Ordering a coffee Part 2: Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.
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Key Phrases
Ho una intolleranza al lattosio
I am lactose intolerant
Quanto costa?
How much does it cost?
Ecco il Suo caffè
Here is your coffee
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering coffee with dietary preferences
Ordinare caffè con preferenze dietetiche
Inquiring about prices
Chiedere il prezzo
Expressing thanks and finalizing a transaction
Esprimere gratitudine e finalizzare una transazione
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are in an Italian coffee shop ordering a coffee. You ask the barista for a coffee but mention your lactose intolerance. The barista offers different milk options and you choose almond milk. After confirming you don't want sugar, you ask for the price and then pay for your coffee. The interaction ends with the barista handing you the coffee and wishing you a good day.
Buongiorno, vorrei un caffè per favore.
Good morning, I would like a coffee please.
Certo! Desidera latte nel caffè?
Sure! Would you like milk in your coffee?
Sì, ma ho una intolleranza al lattosio. Avete latte senza lattosio?
Yes, but I am lactose intolerant. Do you have lactose-free milk?
Sì, abbiamo latte senza lattosio e anche latte di soia o di mandorla. Cosa preferisce?
Yes, we have lactose-free milk and also soy or almond milk. What do you prefer?
Preferirei il latte di mandorla, per favore.
I would prefer almond milk, please.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Buongiorno
Bwon-johr-noh
Good morning
💬 Literally means 'Good day', used until early afternoon.
🇮🇹 Italians often greet each other warmly, with a smile or a nod.
See breakdown →Vorrei
Vor-ray
I would like
💬 Polite way to express a desire.
🇮🇹 Politeness is key in Italy, especially in service settings.
See breakdown →Caffè
Kah-feh
Coffee
💬 In Italy, 'caffè' typically means 'espresso'.
🇮🇹 Italians are passionate about their coffee, often enjoying it multiple times a day.
See breakdown →Per favore
Pear fa-vo-reh
Please
💬 Formally requests something politely.
🇮🇹 Politeness is essential in any interaction, especially dining.
See breakdown →Certo!
Cher-toh
Sure!
💬 Responds affirmatively with enthusiasm.
🇮🇹 Enthusiastic responses are common and appreciated.
See breakdown →Latte
Laht-teh
Milk
💬 In Italy, ordering a 'latte' means just milk, not a coffee drink.
🇮🇹 Be specific about coffee orders to avoid confusion.
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