Talking about Coffee - Kids

 

Part 1: Vocabulary

Types of Coffee 

• Espresso (n) /ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ - I like to start my day with an espresso.

Cappuccino (n) /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/ - A cappuccino is a mix of espresso, milk, and foam.

Latte (n) /ˈlɑːteɪ/ - A latte is a milky coffee with espresso.

Mocha (n) /ˈmoʊkə/ - I love the chocolatey taste of a mocha.

Americano (n) /əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnoʊ/ - An Americano is a strong black coffee.

Macchiato (n) /məˈkjɑːtoʊ/ - A caramel macchiato is my favorite.

Cold Brew (n) /koʊld bruː/ - Cold brew coffee is perfect on hot days.

Frappuccino (n) /fræpəˈtʃinoʊ/ - A frappuccino is a blended coffee drink.

Decaf (n) /diˈkæf/ - I prefer decaf coffee in the evening.

Iced Coffee (n) /aɪst ˈkɔfi/ - Iced coffee is refreshing in the summer.

Actions at a Cafe :

• Order (v) /ˈɔrdər/ - I'll order a latte, please.

Sip (v) /sɪp/ - I sip my coffee slowly to enjoy it.

Stir (v) /stɝ/ - I need to stir my coffee.

• Pay (v) /peɪ/ - Let's pay the bill and leave.

Relax (v) /rɪˈlæks/ - Cafes are great places to relax.

Read (v) /riːd/ - I love to read a book in a cafe.

Feelings when Drinking Coffee

• Alert (adj) /əˈlɜrt/ - Coffee makes me feel more alert.

Energized (adj) /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzd/ - A coffee in the morning gets me energized.

Cozy (adj) /ˈkoʊzi/ - Cafes have a cozy ambiance.

Part 2: Grammar

Simple Structures for Communication:

• Ordering Coffee 

• I'd like a [type of coffee], please. 

• Can I have a [type of coffee]? 

• Describing Preferences :

• I prefer [type of coffee]. 

• My favorite coffee is [type of coffee]. 

• Expressing Feelings :

• Coffee makes me feel [adjective]

• I enjoy coffee because it's [adjective]. 

Part 3: Questions

What's your favorite type of coffee?

• Can you describe the taste of an Americano?

• How do you feel after drinking a strong espresso?

• Have you ever tried a caramel macchiato?

• When do you usually enjoy iced coffee?

• What's the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?

• Do you like the warmth of a mocha?

• What do you do while sipping your coffee in a cafe?

• How does coffee make you feel in the morning?

• Can you name any other blended coffee drinks?

       Where do you usually order your coffee?

• What do you like to chat about in a cafe?

• How do you prefer to enjoy your coffee, alone or with friends?

• Do you like to relax with a book in a cafe?

• Have you ever worked on your laptop in a coffee shop?