1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Can I get a flat white, please? A popular Australian coffee with milk.
- To have here or takeaway? Eat in the café or take it with you.
- What would you recommend? Ask for a suggestion.
- Does this have nuts in it? Ask about allergies.
- Could I have it without onion? Ask to change your order.
- Can we have the bill, please? Ask to pay at the table.
- Is it table service? Ask if staff come to your table or you order at the counter.
- That was delicious, thanks! A nice thing to say when you leave.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Nadia" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for ordering food and coffee?
'Can I get a flat white, please?' (a popular Australian coffee with milk). 'To have here or takeaway?' (eat in the café or take it with you). 'What would you recommend?' (ask for a suggestion). 'Does this have nuts in it?' (ask about allergies).
How can I practise ordering food and coffee in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.