A café is a good place to start speaking English. The words are short, and people are kind.
Ask for water
Water, please.
If you want no ice:
No ice, please.
Ask for coffee
Coffee, please.
Or:
One coffee, please.
Ask how much
How much is it?
Pay
Here you are.
Say thank you
Thank you.
Words to remember
- water — a drink with no colour
- coffee — a hot brown drink
- ice — cold frozen water
- please — a polite word
Questions & answers
Q: Should I say "please"?
Yes. "Coffee, please" is polite and short.
Q: What if I want milk?
Say, "With milk, please."
Q: What if I do not know the price?
Ask, "How much is it?" and listen.
Q: Can I just point?
Yes. Point and say, "This one, please." That is enough.