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Order your coffee the way you want it.
Coffee shops move quickly. Learn how to name your drink, choose a size, and make one simple change with confidence.
Useful phrases to practice
Order a drink
我要一杯拿铁 (wǒ yào yì bēi ná tiě) means “I would like a latte.”
Choose a size
要大杯还是中杯？(yào dà bēi hái shì zhōng bēi?) means “Large or medium?”
Change the ice
少冰 (shǎo bīng) means “less ice.” 不要冰 means “no ice.”
Make it a conversation
Knowing a phrase is the start. Using it in a real reply is the goal.
TalkChinese AI lets you rehearse this situation as a back-and-forth conversation, so you can respond instead of just recognize the words.
- Hear the situationStart with a natural prompt about food chinese.
- Reply in your own wordsSay the phrase aloud, then make it yours with the detail you need.
- Handle the follow-upKeep the exchange moving when the other person asks a question you did not expect.
- Get useful feedbackReview what sounded natural and try the conversation again with more confidence.
请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.
Questions people ask
How do I say oat milk?
燕麦奶 (yàn mài nǎi) is oat milk. Ask 有没有燕麦奶？— “Do you have oat milk?”
Do I need fluent Chinese at a chain café?
No. Pointing and a few words are usually enough, but practice makes the exchange smoother.
Practice this conversation out loud.
TalkChinese AI turns practical situations into speaking practice before you need them in real life.
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