Search Topic here:

Story 20

📘 Beginner English Lesson: "At the Coffee Shop"

VOCABULARY

  1. Coffee - (kaw-fee) /ˈkɔː.fi/
    (Noun) - A hot drink made from roasted beans
    Synonyms: espresso, latte
    Sentence: I drink coffee every morning to start my day.

  2. Cup - (kuhp) /kʌp/
    (Noun) - A small container used to drink liquids
    Synonyms: mug, glass
    Sentence: She takes a cup of coffee and sits at a table.

  3. Order - (awr-der) /ˈɔː.dər/
    (Verb) - To request something in a restaurant or shop
    Synonyms: request, ask for
    Sentence: I order a cup of coffee at the counter.

  4. Menu - (meh-nyoo) /ˈmɛnjuː/
    (Noun) - A list of food and drinks that are available to buy
    Synonyms: list, selection
    Sentence: The menu has many different coffee options.

  5. Barista - (buh-rees-tuh) /bəˈriːstə/
    (Noun) - A person who makes and serves coffee in a coffee shop
    Synonyms: coffee maker, server
    Sentence: The barista makes a latte for the customer.


STORY: "At the Coffee Shop"

It’s a rainy afternoon, and Julia decides to visit her favorite coffee shop. She walks in and smells the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The coffee shop is cozy, and there are many people sitting at tables, enjoying their drinks.

Julia looks at the menu and sees a variety of coffee choices. She decides to order a cappuccino. The barista smiles and takes her order. “One cappuccino coming right up,” the barista says.

While waiting for her drink, Julia sits at a table by the window and watches the rain. A few minutes later, the barista calls her name, and Julia picks up her cup. She takes a sip and smiles. The coffee is perfect. She feels warm and happy.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Where does Julia go?
    a) The library
    b) The coffee shop
    c) The park
    d) The bookstore

  2. What does Julia smell when she enters the coffee shop?
    a) Food
    b) Coffee
    c) Flowers
    d) Paint

  3. What drink does Julia order?
    a) Tea
    b) Juice
    c) Cappuccino
    d) Water

  4. Who prepares Julia’s coffee?
    a) The waiter
    b) The barista
    c) The chef
    d) Her friend

  5. What does Julia do while waiting for her coffee?
    a) Leaves the shop
    b) Sits by the window and watches the rain
    c) Talks to other customers
    d) Reads a book

True or False

  1. Julia goes to a coffee shop on a sunny day.

  2. Julia orders a cappuccino at the coffee shop.

  3. The barista prepares Julia’s drink.

  4. Julia feels cold and unhappy after drinking her coffee.

  5. Julia sits near the window and watches the rain.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. Where does Julia go on a rainy afternoon?

  2. What does Julia order at the coffee shop?

  3. Who makes Julia’s coffee?

  4. What does Julia do while waiting for her coffee?

  5. How does Julia feel after drinking her coffee?

Opinion Questions

  1. Do you like drinking coffee? Why or why not?

  2. What is your favorite drink to order at a coffee shop?

  3. How do you feel when it’s raining outside?

  4. Do you enjoy sitting in coffee shops? What do you like to do there?

  5. What would you order if you went to a coffee shop?


Posted by