Solo: single shot espresso Doppio: two shots Triple: 3 shots Quad: 4 shots Restretto: short draw Longo: long draw Macchiata: reverse order flavored wet latte Macchiato: espresso shot with a dollop of milkfoam Wet: less or no foam Dry: more foam, less milk/no milk Con panna: shot with dollop of whipped cream Mocha: latte with chocolate Latte: espresso with steamed milk Cappuccino: espresso with milkfoam Starbucks: tall = small, Grande = medium, venti = large (originally 20oz thus the name venti) Thus: venti quad wet restretto double mocha latte Means: large, 4-shots of espresso drawn short, no foam, double the amount of chocolate added
I used to be scared ordering something at starbucks because i have social anxiety and I always feel intimidated by the ambiance, employees and the customers itself. however, since i work there now and i know alot of drinks, it’s not really as intimidating as I thought of it the first time lol
Kristine Cubacub Yeah I applied without any job experience but they still hired me. I don’t have prior coffee knowledge which is fine for them because you’ll learn it on the way. Memorizing drinks for me was easy because I’m a fast learner. I’m only a month in and I already got the hang of POS and most drinks. I downloaded the sbux app and memorized all the recipes of the drinks too. One thing I noticed is that most customers will always order the same thing so you’ll be familiarized with the customizations they ask. Just don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Partners like it when you do because they know you care about the job and how to do things right. For trainings, I did two days of computer trainings and hands-on afterwards. I had practice shift for two weeks before they threw me to the wolves. It was a lotta pressure but I managed to survive those hellish week. The trainer that I had was very helpful. She was detailed when she was training us and she gave us good tips on how to memorize things especially POS. I mean, tbh It just depends on the store you’re going to work at. It’s gonna be hard at first especially if customers are very detailed with their orders. You won’t be able to catch up with them but it is okay to ask them if they can repeat it and tell them you’re still new. I had that struggle first couple weeks and I almost quit but my coworkers were super nice and they always make you feel like you’re not the only person who made that mistake before. If you like fast paced environment totally recommend applying at Sbux, however if you don’t, Ig this isn’t the right place to apply.
samiul gamer same hhh. I get anxiety ordering Starbucks not only because I cannot pronounce some of the drinks correctly, but the fact that I have to teacher the person who takes my order pronounce my name every time is so annoying, and they still don’t get it. I think I’ll just use a fake simple name next time lol
@@kexinjiang9048 That's unlucky but you know what you could actually turn it into fun! Maybe pick a different alias/fake name every time you go haha, all the names could be characters from the same film or something *wink*
Still remember how awkward and nervous my first time was. 'Can I get a cup of latte with soy milk?' 'Please?' After a few visits, I realised no one actually says 'a cup of' LOL so I just listened to people and wrote down what I heard and practiced at home LOL
Anxiety is simply Doubting Yourself. Usually, it is caused at an early age by Someone doubting you. Once you realize (logically) that YOU CAN HANDLE ANYTHING👍 then the anxiety dies.
I'm a native English speaker and just stumbled upon this video (don't know why this was in my recommended). I never would have imagined that this is skill that an English learner would need to master since it comes second nature to me. Nevertheless, it's very necessary! This is such a great video on something that is probably overlooked when teaching English!!
Ah thanks so much for your kind words Maddie. Yeah it's little moments like trying to order coffee that can really stump an English language learner so I wanted to help them in a variety of these situations.
I loved this video!!! I hope you make more like this!! Like how can we ask for information at the phone when calling an office, buy clothes, order in a restaurant and ask for the special, buy a train/plane ticket, buy a cinema ticket and popcorn, call someone's house and ask to speak to someone, call to a online store's call center to request info about an order (when is it going to arrive), call to the doctor to cancel or reschedule an appointment, etc.
Your channel is really helpful. I had taken English Lessons with my private tutor since February 2018 to improve my English. And for an extra efforts I found your channel and it is so helpful. Thank you..
Since I've been learning the american english since little is quite hard for me to understand the british english, but with you I understood everything you were saying. Thanks for the tips.
I'm Mexican and I just found your channel. It is such a blessing! I speak American English but I learned it mixed up with the British English so I'm trying now to learn the full British English because I love it and your videos are extra helpfull. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! My English is not so bad but you know, ordering food at cafe or something makes me nervous, sometimes person at the counter doesn’t understand me once. But thanks to this video, I will try again😘
Omg finally somebody who knows how to successfully articulate into words what to order! I'm 33, single and I'm also from the UK. I've been to Starbucks a few times but I ALWAYS get anxiety and nervous every time I walk into a Starbucks and order, it's ridiculous i feel like a kid and i'm 33. I usually say, i'd like a medium mocha, and that's it full stop haha... i have absolutely NO IDEA about the toppings and type of milk and expresso etc... honestly i need to get out the house more! Anyways it's 2018 now and i'm planning on going Starbucks tomorrow.. i have no idea what a latte is, never had latte,... i have no idea what iced coffee is, never tasted it (I think it's also important to note that i don't have any friends in my pathetic life so i'm forced to go to a lot of places alone and figure things out for myself, so going alone only makes my anxiety even worse). i wouldn't even know how to drink an ice cofffee, like the correct way.. i'm basically clueless.. but you've put things into a little more perspective, so thank you Mr Eat Sleep Dream English man
I used to think ordering in Starbucks is so stressful. Kinda afraid to go tbh. Thanks for the vid. Will try to go next time :) Also, that cup of caramel popcorn cappuccino looks soooo cute! Hope we will have it in Taiwan soon :")
Thanks for the message Yennie, I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck for the next time you order Starbucks in English I hope it goes well. Let me know : )
+Eat Sleep Dream English, if we are having an iced coffee, how can we ask for "little" ice, in my case, I don't like many cubes of ice I'm my drink. Thanks in advance
@@alexp.7193 Yes! You can ask for anything! Less ice, extra this ,extra that. Don't worry just ask the server anything. If they can't do that because of some reason, they'll let you know.
I actually never been in any starbucks store, even when I already start working. I scared to go in SB stores for the reason that I might pronounce the coffee's name wrong. 😭😭😭.
there’s this drink that im dying to try but i’m scared to order it incase i say it wrong. also last time i went to starbucks i had to facetime by bestfriend because incase i nervous laugh so i can pretend that i’m laughing at her AHJSHH 💀👉🏼👈🏼
This is a great video lesson. He explained in details step by step how order coffee at Starbucks and then he provided the complete conversation on how to order coffee at Starbucks. It's crystal clear explanations in details. That's a helpful/useful video lesson. Keep it up. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for confirming the fact that ordering at Starbucks (or any other coffee place or restaurant for that matter) is intimidating. And thank you for the great video. I'm here after watching the video titled "10 Starbucks drinks you're saying wrong" which was very helpful
Starbucks has so many options it’s intimidating to me ( American). BUT I braved it years ago by starting simple and took it from there. Loved reading these comments to know I’m not alone.
Hello Tom! I love the fact that in your videos you also show us your city... It's a very entertaining way of learning... You're doing a great job and you're a very good teacher... We're going to visit London this summer and your videos are really helpful. Thank you very much! Greetings from Barcelona...
Dont know how I ended up watching this, but I have a tip to visitors... Americans dont use the term 'Take away' like the UK does. We tend to say 'To go'. Youll be asked, 'Is that for here, or to go?' ....just thought I'd share.
Thank you... Indeed,That's really imformative... Probably...moving to canada next year ...for studies... Well, that will be really helpful to make myself comfortable to communicate...
Well I had to suffer humiliation in one of the SB stores ...it was definitely not because of my vocabulary but was certainly because of lack of exposure. You have been successful in empathising people and that's so nice of you. I wish the world was full of people like you. Good Luck Mate!
I have recently discovered your channel and I do love it!! Thanks for your clear explanations and useful contents. I'm a Spanish teacher of English and I'm sure I'll use contents from your videos for my classes ;)
Shoutout to my dad who said „I become a latte“ and didn’t understand why the barista was so confused xD (it’s a common mistake made by Germans like him because in German, the verb „to get“ is very similar to „to become“)
I listed down ur tips on how to order in starbucks bcz i really dnt know how to order and what to order ...thanks for the good tips I've learned from you...God bless !
Thank you so much for this helpful video. A lot of times I want to order something to eat or to drink; but because I don’t know the names of what they have available and how they size them I just starve myself. Hope I am not the only one.
Guy!!! You've changed your accent completely in the conversation with barista!!! I find it will be nice if you make some videos with your daily accent, I meant with your natural accent without trying to speak RP
I speak English perfectly, I just mentally can’t order. I have really bad anxiety and really don’t have any confidence ordering anywhere and just get my sister to do it. I’m gonna try this tomorrow and see how it goes!
I'm in love with your channel...I have watched almost all of your videos and they are always useful and fun...all the videos are so clear direct to the point...you never disappoint your students...love from India
i'm not a starbucks kind of girl, but thank you so much for all these informations on your video (that are basically new to me)!! it really is helpful 💓
"A cup of coffee please". "What would.......…." "Just a cup of coffee with milk please" "Is that a........". "Just a cup of coffee with milk please". It's an age thing "Can I get..."? No, the server gets it for you. The question is, "can I have" or "I would like". "Hello, how are you?"."I'm good thankyou". You're not being asked if you're well behaved.
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I speak perfect English... I'm just watching this video because I have huge social anxiety when ordering
Oh never thought of that. Chill. Yep, can't believe years of therapy didn't just tell me that.
same
omg I thought I was the only one
same
Istanbul0687 same
Solo: single shot espresso
Doppio: two shots
Triple: 3 shots
Quad: 4 shots
Restretto: short draw
Longo: long draw
Macchiata: reverse order flavored wet latte
Macchiato: espresso shot with a dollop of milkfoam
Wet: less or no foam
Dry: more foam, less milk/no milk
Con panna: shot with dollop of whipped cream
Mocha: latte with chocolate
Latte: espresso with steamed milk
Cappuccino: espresso with milkfoam
Starbucks: tall = small, Grande = medium, venti = large (originally 20oz thus the name venti)
Thus: venti quad wet restretto double mocha latte
Means: large, 4-shots of espresso drawn short, no foam, double the amount of chocolate added
Nice
"what language is that?"
*"Starbuck's language :v"*
How come “short” or “demi” isn’t ever mentioned?
Summed up everything. Thanks.
I used to be scared ordering something at starbucks because i have social anxiety and I always feel intimidated by the ambiance, employees and the customers itself. however, since i work there now and i know alot of drinks, it’s not really as intimidating as I thought of it the first time lol
Kristine Cubacub Yeah I applied without any job experience but they still hired me. I don’t have prior coffee knowledge which is fine for them because you’ll learn it on the way. Memorizing drinks for me was easy because I’m a fast learner. I’m only a month in and I already got the hang of POS and most drinks. I downloaded the sbux app and memorized all the recipes of the drinks too. One thing I noticed is that most customers will always order the same thing so you’ll be familiarized with the customizations they ask. Just don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Partners like it when you do because they know you care about the job and how to do things right. For trainings, I did two days of computer trainings and hands-on afterwards. I had practice shift for two weeks before they threw me to the wolves. It was a lotta pressure but I managed to survive those hellish week. The trainer that I had was very helpful. She was detailed when she was training us and she gave us good tips on how to memorize things especially POS. I mean, tbh It just depends on the store you’re going to work at.
It’s gonna be hard at first especially if customers are very detailed with their orders. You won’t be able to catch up with them but it is okay to ask them if they can repeat it and tell them you’re still new. I had that struggle first couple weeks and I almost quit but my coworkers were super nice and they always make you feel like you’re not the only person who made that mistake before. If you like fast paced environment totally recommend applying at Sbux, however if you don’t, Ig this isn’t the right place to apply.
Reading the comments made me realize that I'm not alone in having social anxiety when ordering.
I can speak English but I am not confident on ordering so what I do is just make some Nescafe at home 😂
samiul gamer same hhh. I get anxiety ordering Starbucks not only because I cannot pronounce some of the drinks correctly, but the fact that I have to teacher the person who takes my order pronounce my name every time is so annoying, and they still don’t get it. I think I’ll just use a fake simple name next time lol
@@kexinjiang9048 yeah and specially when a 14 years old goes to the counter it looks weird af
I do the same
@@kexinjiang9048 That's unlucky but you know what you could actually turn it into fun! Maybe pick a different alias/fake name every time you go haha, all the names could be characters from the same film or something *wink*
Hhhhh same here😫 we should learn how to order from Starbucks at school
Still remember how awkward and nervous my first time was. 'Can I get a cup of latte with soy milk?' 'Please?' After a few visits, I realised no one actually says 'a cup of' LOL so I just listened to people and wrote down what I heard and practiced at home LOL
Anxiety is simply Doubting Yourself.
Usually, it is caused at an early age by Someone doubting you.
Once you realize (logically) that YOU CAN HANDLE ANYTHING👍
then the anxiety dies.
My friend says, "I don't speak Starbucks." LOL!!!
Lori Hansen 😂😂😂
You don't speak diabetes?
You have to use mate instead of friend.
Hhhhh
I get lost at tall, grande venti
I'm a native English speaker and just stumbled upon this video (don't know why this was in my recommended). I never would have imagined that this is skill that an English learner would need to master since it comes second nature to me. Nevertheless, it's very necessary! This is such a great video on something that is probably overlooked when teaching English!!
Ah thanks so much for your kind words Maddie. Yeah it's little moments like trying to order coffee that can really stump an English language learner so I wanted to help them in a variety of these situations.
Thank you for these real-life videos! I'm a teacher of English in Argentina and I'm going to use your videos for my classes!! They're super useful 👏👏🤗
THANKS for Teaching us
Ordering Good coffee
I loved this video!!! I hope you make more like this!! Like how can we ask for information at the phone when calling an office, buy clothes, order in a restaurant and ask for the special, buy a train/plane ticket, buy a cinema ticket and popcorn, call someone's house and ask to speak to someone, call to a online store's call center to request info about an order (when is it going to arrive), call to the doctor to cancel or reschedule an appointment, etc.
I'm not sure why I'm here. Good video, but I'm a native speaker.
Ha ha - I don't know either Henry Ambrose!
😂😂😂😂
I love you personally and way of teaching. I have only being in Starbucks twice and I had not clue what I was ordering so I feel more confident now
Your channel is really helpful. I had taken English Lessons with my private tutor since February 2018 to improve my English. And for an extra efforts I found your channel and it is so helpful. Thank you..
Since I've been learning the american english since little is quite hard for me to understand the british english, but with you I understood everything you were saying. Thanks for the tips.
I'm Mexican and I just found your channel. It is such a blessing! I speak American English but I learned it mixed up with the British English so I'm trying now to learn the full British English because I love it and your videos are extra helpfull. Thanks a lot!
I'm here bc I've never been to Starbucks and I'm going out of town so yea
Thanks! My English is not so bad but you know, ordering food at cafe or something makes me nervous, sometimes person at the counter doesn’t understand me once. But thanks to this video, I will try again😘
Omg finally somebody who knows how to successfully articulate into words what to order! I'm 33, single and I'm also from the UK. I've been to Starbucks a few times but I ALWAYS get anxiety and nervous every time I walk into a Starbucks and order, it's ridiculous i feel like a kid and i'm 33. I usually say, i'd like a medium mocha, and that's it full stop haha... i have absolutely NO IDEA about the toppings and type of milk and expresso etc... honestly i need to get out the house more! Anyways it's 2018 now and i'm planning on going Starbucks tomorrow.. i have no idea what a latte is, never had latte,... i have no idea what iced coffee is, never tasted it (I think it's also important to note that i don't have any friends in my pathetic life so i'm forced to go to a lot of places alone and figure things out for myself, so going alone only makes my anxiety even worse). i wouldn't even know how to drink an ice cofffee, like the correct way.. i'm basically clueless.. but you've put things into a little more perspective, so thank you Mr Eat Sleep Dream English man
I used to think ordering in Starbucks is so stressful. Kinda afraid to go tbh. Thanks for the vid. Will try to go next time :) Also, that cup of caramel popcorn cappuccino looks soooo cute! Hope we will have it in Taiwan soon :")
Thanks for the message Yennie, I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck for the next time you order Starbucks in English I hope it goes well. Let me know : )
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+Eat Sleep Dream English, if we are having an iced coffee, how can we ask for "little" ice, in my case, I don't like many cubes of ice I'm my drink. Thanks in advance
*in my drink
@@alexp.7193
Yes! You can ask for anything! Less ice, extra this ,extra that. Don't worry just ask the server anything. If they can't do that because of some reason, they'll let you know.
I actually never been in any starbucks store, even when I already start working. I scared to go in SB stores for the reason that I might pronounce the coffee's name wrong. 😭😭😭.
there’s this drink that im dying to try but i’m scared to order it incase i say it wrong. also last time i went to starbucks i had to facetime by bestfriend because incase i nervous laugh so i can pretend that i’m laughing at her AHJSHH 💀👉🏼👈🏼
All of your videos are very helpful especially for me as a new migrant here in Britain. Cheers!
I watch these videos because I love hearing the way he speaks English.
This is a great video lesson. He explained in details step by step how order coffee at Starbucks and then he provided the complete conversation on how to order coffee at Starbucks. It's crystal clear explanations in details.
That's a helpful/useful video lesson.
Keep it up. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for confirming the fact that ordering at Starbucks (or any other coffee place or restaurant for that matter) is intimidating. And thank you for the great video. I'm here after watching the video titled "10 Starbucks drinks you're saying wrong" which was very helpful
Starbucks has so many options it’s intimidating to me ( American). BUT I braved it years ago by starting simple and took it from there. Loved reading these comments to know I’m not alone.
Hello Tom! I love the fact that in your videos you also show us your city... It's a very entertaining way of learning... You're doing a great job and you're a very good teacher... We're going to visit London this summer and your videos are really helpful. Thank you very much! Greetings from Barcelona...
You are an excellent coach particularly for international students out of America. Thank you so much. I couldnt stop subscribing.
It's great to learn how you guys start conversation as well!
I love your English accent!
Thanks Michel Mtz.I've been working on it for 34 years lol!
He’s British Right?
Right now
I’m a native English speaker. This video is great :)
Really wonderful English teacher!! From Spain congrats!
Me: intimidated how to order in Starbucks and just drink nescafe lol.
GAGU HAHAHA
I just pop a KCup in my Keurig and call it good. No worries
Love how you brought us outside 😊
7:10-7:56 made me laugh. That would make a perfect Starbucks commercial 😂
We adore every aspect of Eat Sleep Dream - - heart and soul.
I would normally say the basic like "1 hot grande latte to go please." I want to try changing the milk or the shots.
Thanks so much, Sir Tom because of you I improve bigly in English
Just get to see this video.. i didn't felt to stop it.. i watched it all because of the way you are explaining.. great job.. 👍👍
Dont know how I ended up watching this, but I have a tip to visitors...
Americans dont use the term 'Take away' like the UK does. We tend to say 'To go'.
Youll be asked, 'Is that for here, or to go?' ....just thought I'd share.
Thank you...
Indeed,That's really imformative...
Probably...moving to canada next year ...for studies...
Well, that will be really helpful to make myself comfortable to communicate...
This is excellent! every time I go to US I was a little complicated to explain what I wanted. Thanks!!
Well I had to suffer humiliation in one of the SB stores ...it was definitely not because of my vocabulary but was certainly because of lack of exposure. You have been successful in empathising people and that's so nice of you. I wish the world was full of people like you. Good Luck Mate!
You can also specify percentage of sweetness like 25/50/75 and 100%
I didn't know that ordering in starbucks will lead u to an english class.. amazing!!
i'm brazilian and i loved this video. thanks
This is a really well laid out video, thank you
I have recently discovered your channel and I do love it!! Thanks for your clear explanations and useful contents. I'm a Spanish teacher of English and I'm sure I'll use contents from your videos for my classes ;)
I'de be very happy if you could make us a video on how to be a good retail seller! waiting for it. Good luck!
Shoutout to my dad who said „I become a latte“ and didn’t understand why the barista was so confused xD (it’s a common mistake made by Germans like him because in German, the verb „to get“ is very similar to „to become“)
Hehehe excellent story!
Awesome video! Thanks a million!
great video Tom.Thanks
thank you very much, that was really helpful for me and my aunt, she is traveling now to the u.s and she doesn't know how to order a coffee!
I liked this video! Very helpful for those who are in the process of learning and trying to exercise their (British) English skills...! Subscribed!
Very simple, but very nice... The simple the better...
Thank you for teaching me more about how I should order a coffe
Very helpful, thanks!
I listed down ur tips on how to order in starbucks bcz i really dnt know how to order and what to order ...thanks for the good tips I've learned from you...God bless !
Thank you. Tom~
He's very likeable! Great teacher!
This is very helpful. Thanks a lot!
I am new and like your channel a lot. Please make more videos. They help me a lot for daily English learning. :)
Welcome Amy Lee! Great to have you with us. If there is a video you would like me to make for you, please let me know.
Super I love it your class very clear and interesting 😮
in the morning i always order a double espresso, but sometimes add caramel syrup. and so nice when they do pic on top of the foam
Ohhh sounds delicious!
really nice Mr Tom we will wish to cont the lessons
hello Tom
My first time I just went and said “ 1 hot black coffee please”
wow
Thank you so much for this helpful video. A lot of times I want to order something to eat or to drink; but because I don’t know the names of what they have available and how they size them I just starve myself. Hope I am not the only one.
English is my first language and it takes me quite a lot of courage to go order coffee at starbucks... Just americano all the way
Thank you! I always enjoy your videos! I hope that someday i could order some coffee at one of the English starbucks..!
I am living in the United States but I like your video, I supposed to talk American accent but I like British accent too
Its more fun learning this ritual on your own - like most people do.
Like the way ur detaling
This video is really useful for me. Thank you
That's awesome Jung Hee Ra, thanks for commenting : )
Amazing your videos professor. My name is Anderson Newes from Brazil 🇧🇷
Thanks mate, I really appreciate it : )
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Guy!!! You've changed your accent completely in the conversation with barista!!! I find it will be nice if you make some videos with your daily accent, I meant with your natural accent without trying to speak RP
Eat Sleep Dream English Super sweet vs quite sweet, what is the difference between them?
2 Eat Sleep Dream English
where was this video shot i mean in which country?
fantastic!
Hey Mr. Tom ..liked your tutorials man
Keep going ..cheers for the coffee class
I speak English perfectly, I just mentally can’t order. I have really bad anxiety and really don’t have any confidence ordering anywhere and just get my sister to do it. I’m gonna try this tomorrow and see how it goes!
Thank you
I just came to listen to how dolce latte is pronounced. I didn't get what I was looking for but good video
Thanks 래핑써머Summer Park if you send me a message on Instagram I can send you a voice message with the pronunciation.
Thank you, Tom. Great video!
I'm in love with your channel...I have watched almost all of your videos and they are always useful and fun...all the videos are so clear direct to the point...you never disappoint your students...love from India
Oh your videos are really helpful mate. Thanks a million...
It's pretty useful for me, thanks!
I legit refuse to order in coffee shops for fear of mispronouncing names. This is helpful!
That's great! Glad it helped Anna
The barista is cute.
yea she is, really nice
Aylin
I've just found your channel and would like to thank you for such cool and useful videos. thanks a lot!
Wow! Very helpful lesson! Cheers!
Mmmmm I going to try it’s looks delicious ...thanks for the video 👌
One of the best channels. Lots of love from Poland ^^
Thanks 9Ladysword. Greetings from London!
This is really usefull! Thank youuuu
Very very very informative...thanks a lot..!!
awesome , it truly helped me
Thanks for making our life more easier Tom. It succeed and I'm over the moon. Again, thanks a lot
i'm not a starbucks kind of girl, but thank you so much for all these informations on your video (that are basically new to me)!! it really is helpful 💓
I’m glad I subscribed to your channel...your videos are very helpful and fun...
Excellent and great fun, thanks! I am sharing it, as regards songs, I love Adele, her diction is great. See you on Thursday, keep up the good work.!
Thank you !!
Congrats.very useful
Elizabeth askren yes
"A cup of coffee please".
"What would.......…."
"Just a cup of coffee with milk please"
"Is that a........".
"Just a cup of coffee with milk please".
It's an age thing
"Can I get..."?
No, the server gets it for you. The question is, "can I have" or "I would like".
"Hello, how are you?"."I'm good thankyou".
You're not being asked if you're well behaved.