Exercise 3.1: Ordering at a Café Practice

Exercise 3.1: Ordering at a Café Practice ☕ #

Let’s test your café skills! Practice ordering drinks, interacting with baristas, and navigating the delicious world of Italian coffee culture with Geoff, Viktor, and some humorous scenarios.

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Dialogue #

Fill in the blanks with the correct Italian phrase.

Scenario: Geoff and Viktor are at an Italian café.

  1. Geoff: Buongiorno! Un cappuccino e un cornetto, ____. (please)
    Barista: Subito! Da portare via o ____? (at the counter)

  2. Viktor: Un caffè corretto per me, ____. (thank you)
    Geoff: E per me un’acqua naturale, ____. (please)

2. Match the Phrases – Who Says What? #

Match each Italian phrase to the correct meaning or context.

  1. Buongiorno! Un cappuccino, per favore.
  2. Da portare via o al banco?
  3. Un cornetto, grazie.
  4. Prego.

A) Would you like it to go or at the counter?
B) Good morning! A cappuccino, please.
C) A croissant, thank you.
D) You’re welcome.

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Best Response #

Choose the correct Italian phrase to complete the conversation.

  1. Barista: Buongiorno! Cosa desidera? (Good morning! What would you like?)

    • A) Un cappuccino, per favore.
    • B) Prego!
    • C) Al banco, grazie.

  2. Barista: Da portare via o al banco? (To go or at the counter?)

    • A) Buongiorno!
    • B) Al banco, grazie.
    • C) Un cornetto, grazie.

  3. Geoff: Un’acqua naturale, per favore.
    Barista: Prego. (You’re welcome.)
    What does Geoff say next?

    • A) Grazie.
    • B) Da portare via.
    • C) Buongiorno.

4. Café Role-Play – Create Your Own Dialogue #

Imagine you’re at a café. Write a short dialogue between yourself and the barista, using at least two phrases from this lesson.

Example Dialogue:

  • You: Buongiorno! Un cappuccino e un cornetto, per favore.
  • Barista: Subito! Da portare via o al banco?
  • You: Al banco, grazie.

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. per favore; al banco
  2. grazie; per favore

2. Match the Phrases #

  1. B) Good morning! A cappuccino, please.
  2. A) Would you like it to go or at the counter?
  3. C) A croissant, thank you.
  4. D) You’re welcome.

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. A) Un cappuccino, per favore.
  2. B) Al banco, grazie.
  3. A) Grazie.

4. Café Role-Play – Sample Dialogue #

  • You: Buongiorno! Un’acqua frizzante e un panino, per favore.
  • Barista: Subito! Da portare via o al banco?
  • You: Al banco, grazie.

✨ Well done! Now you’re ready to order with confidence. Buona fortuna e buon caffè! ☕