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Ordering Coffee in English

Axel and Celia visit a coffee shop and learn how to order drinks politely. They practice common phrases used when buying coffee in English.

English Talkies

Nov 07, 2025

1m10s 4,064

Professional Interview Introductions

Axel shows Celia professional ways to introduce yourself in interviews. Learn alternatives to 'My name is' for better impressions.

English Talkies

Oct 28, 2025

1m18s 1,397

The Magic Walnut Story

Axel and Celia discover a heartwarming tale about kindness. They learn how small acts of generosity can create big magic.

English Talkies

Oct 27, 2025

3m32s 101

Lucas and Luna's Adventure

Join Axel and Celia as they follow Lucas the wizard and Luna on their magical journey. Learn English through this enchanting story!

English Talkies

Oct 23, 2025

7m26s 50

A Simple Life Change

Axel discovers how small daily changes can transform his life. Celia shares wisdom about building positive habits that lead to lasting happiness.

English Talkies

Oct 16, 2025

8m3s 1,348

Restaurant English Conversations

Axel and Celia practice ordering food at restaurants. Learn essential phrases for dining out and making reservations.

English Talkies

Nov 03, 2025

52s 656

Ordering Food at Restaurants

Axel and Celia teach essential phrases for ordering food at restaurants. Learn how to ask for menus, place orders, and make requests politely.

English Talkies

Nov 02, 2025

14m36s 13,415

Work Stress Weekend Plans

Axel and Celia discuss managing work pressure and making weekend plans. Learn practical English for workplace stress and leisure activities.

English Talkies

Nov 16, 2025

10m52s 4,492

Perfect Follow-Up Email

Axel teaches Celia how to write professional follow-up emails after job interviews. Learn the key phrases and structure to impress employers.

English Talkies

Nov 20, 2025

1m1s 851

The Last Candle Story

Axel and Celia watch a touching 3D story about hope and light. They learn about emotions and never giving up in difficult times.

English Talkies

Oct 26, 2025

1m4s 134

Scary English Story Challenge

Axel tells Celia a spine-chilling ghost story. Can you follow along without getting too frightened by the mysterious events?

English Talkies

Oct 19, 2025

10m45s 141

Daily Routine Speaking Practice

Learn daily routine vocabulary with Axel and Celia. Practice describing your day from morning to night with easy examples.

English Talkies

Oct 11, 2025

Ordering Coffee in English

A1 59s

Using 'I'd like'

'I'd like' is more polite than 'I want' when ordering. It's a contraction of 'I would like'.

Examples:

I'd like a coffee
I'd like to order please

Question with 'Can I'

Use 'Can I' to make polite requests. It sounds friendlier than direct commands.

Examples:

Can I have a latte?
Can I pay by card?

Asking about availability

Use 'Do you have' to ask if something is available. It's polite and clear.

Examples:

Do you have soy milk?
Do you have large cups?

Saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'

Always use 'please' when asking and 'thank you' when receiving. It shows good manners.

Examples:

One coffee, please
Thank you very much

Professional Interview Introductions

B1 1m10s

Present Simple for Introductions

Use present simple tense when introducing yourself professionally. It sounds direct and confident.

Examples:

I'm Sarah Johnson, a marketing specialist
I work in software development

Linking Words in Introductions

Connect your name with your profession using 'and' or commas. This creates flow and shows purpose.

Examples:

I'm Mike Chen, and I specialize in data analysis
I'm Lisa Wong, a certified accountant

Formal vs Informal Registers

Match your language level to the situation. Interviews require more formal language than casual meetings.

Examples:

Formal: I'm pleased to meet you
Informal: Nice to meet you

Adding Relevant Information

Include your expertise or reason for being there. This makes introductions more meaningful and memorable.

Examples:

I'm here to discuss the marketing position
I bring five years of teaching experience

The Magic Walnut Story

A2 1m18s

Past Simple for Stories

Use past simple to tell what happened in stories. Add -ed to regular verbs.

Examples:

She helped her friend
The magic worked perfectly

Adjectives for Descriptions

Use adjectives before nouns to describe characters and objects. They make stories more interesting.

Examples:

The kind girl shared her food
A magical walnut appeared

Present Perfect for Results

Use 'have/has + past participle' to show results that matter now.

Examples:

Kindness has changed everything
Hope has returned to the village

Modal Verbs for Possibility

Use 'can', 'could', 'might' to talk about what is possible in magical stories.

Examples:

Magic can happen anywhere
Dreams might come true

Lucas and Luna's Adventure

A2 3m32s

Past Simple Tense

Use past simple to tell stories about completed actions. Add -ed to regular verbs or use irregular forms.

Examples:

Lucas walked to the castle
Luna found a magical crystal

Adjectives Before Nouns

In English, adjectives come before the nouns they describe. This helps make stories more interesting.

Examples:

A magical adventure
An ancient castle

Present Continuous for Stories

Use present continuous to make stories feel alive and happening now. Add -ing to verbs.

Examples:

Lucas is casting a spell
They are discovering secrets

There is/There are

Use 'there is' with singular nouns and 'there are' with plural nouns to describe what exists.

Examples:

There is a wizard in the castle
There are many crystals here

A Simple Life Change

B1 7m26s

Present Perfect for Life Changes

Use present perfect to describe changes that started in the past and continue now. Form: have/has + past participle.

Examples:

I have changed my routine.
She has transformed her life.

Modal Verbs for Advice

Use 'should', 'could', 'might' to give suggestions. 'Should' is stronger advice than 'could'.

Examples:

You should exercise daily.
You could try meditation.

Gerunds After Prepositions

Always use gerund (-ing form) after prepositions. This is a common rule in English.

Examples:

Focus on improving yourself.
Think about changing habits.

Future with 'Going to'

Use 'going to' for planned future actions or predictions based on evidence. Shows intention.

Examples:

I'm going to start exercising.
This is going to help me.

Restaurant English Conversations

A1 8m3s

Polite Requests with 'Could'

Use 'could' to make polite requests in restaurants. It's more formal than 'can'.

Examples:

Could I have the menu?
Could you recommend something?

Ordering with 'I'd like'

Use 'I'd like' (I would like) to order food politely. It's very common in restaurants.

Examples:

I'd like a pizza
I'd like to order the fish

Questions with 'Do you have'

Ask about availability using 'Do you have'. This helps you find what you want.

Examples:

Do you have vegetarian options?
Do you have any desserts?

Expressing Preferences

Use 'prefer' or 'like' to show what you want. Add 'better' for comparisons.

Examples:

I prefer chicken to beef
I like my coffee strong

Ordering Food at Restaurants

A1 52s

Using 'I'd like'

This is polite way to order food. It's more polite than 'I want'. Use it with to + verb or with a noun.

Examples:

I'd like to order pizza
I'd like a coffee, please

Asking polite questions

Use 'Could you' or 'Can I' for polite requests. Add 'please' to be more polite.

Examples:

Could you bring the menu?
Can I have water, please?

Present simple for preferences

Use present simple to talk about what you like or don't like. This helps when ordering food.

Examples:

I like spicy food
I don't eat meat

Making suggestions

Use 'What do you recommend?' to ask for suggestions. Use 'How about...' to suggest something.

Examples:

What do you recommend?
How about the fish?

Work Stress Weekend Plans

B1 14m36s

Present Perfect for Recent Experiences

Use present perfect to talk about recent work experiences that affect the present. It connects past actions to current situations.

Examples:

I've been working too hard lately
She's felt overwhelmed this week

Future Plans with 'Going to'

Use 'going to' for weekend plans you've already decided. It shows intention and preparation for future activities.

Examples:

I'm going to sleep in tomorrow
We're going to have a picnic

Modal Verbs for Suggestions

Use 'should', 'could', and 'might' to give advice about work stress and weekend activities. They make suggestions sound polite and helpful.

Examples:

You should take a break
We could go hiking instead

Phrasal Verbs for Daily Life

Phrasal verbs like 'catch up', 'wind down', and 'sleep in' are essential for natural English conversation. They're commonly used in informal speech.

Examples:

Let's catch up on our shows
I need to wind down after work

Perfect Follow-Up Email

A2 10m52s

Formal Email Structure

Professional emails need proper greeting, body, and closing. Use formal language and correct punctuation.

Examples:

Dear Mr. Smith,
Sincerely, John Doe

Thank You Expressions

Use varied ways to express gratitude. This shows vocabulary range and politeness.

Examples:

Thank you for your time
I appreciate the opportunity

Present Perfect Tense

Use present perfect for recent experiences. This connects past actions to present situations.

Examples:

I have considered your questions
We have discussed the role

Conditional Phrases

Use 'would' and 'could' for polite requests. This makes your email sound more professional.

Examples:

I would welcome the opportunity
I could start immediately

The Last Candle Story

A2 1m1s

This/That with emotions

Use 'this' for current feelings and 'that' for past emotions. 'This story is touching' (now), 'that movie was sad' (finished).

Examples:

This candle is beautiful.
That story touched my heart.

Will + verb for future

Use 'will' to talk about future actions or predictions. Common in emotional contexts about hope.

Examples:

This will touch your heart.
The light will guide us.

Adjective order

When using multiple adjectives, opinion comes before fact. Size before color before material.

Examples:

A beautiful small candle.
The last bright flame.

Present continuous for current feelings

Use 'am/is/are + -ing' to describe emotions happening now. Shows temporary states.

Examples:

I am feeling hopeful.
The candle is glowing softly.

Scary English Story Challenge

B1 1m4s

Past Continuous for Atmosphere

Use past continuous to describe ongoing actions in stories. It creates suspense and sets the scene.

Examples:

She was walking alone when...
The wind was howling outside...

Adjectives for Description

Stack adjectives to create vivid imagery. Use scary, eerie, mysterious to build atmosphere.

Examples:

A dark, creepy basement
Strange, supernatural events

Sound Words (Onomatopoeia)

Words that imitate sounds make stories more engaging. They help readers 'hear' the action.

Examples:

The door creaked open
Thunder crashed overhead

Time Expressions in Stories

Use specific time phrases to structure your narrative. They help sequence events clearly.

Examples:

Suddenly, a shadow appeared
At midnight, everything changed

Daily Routine Speaking Practice

A1 10m45s

Present Simple for Daily Routines

Use present simple to talk about things you do every day. Add 's' to verbs with he/she/it.

Examples:

I wake up at 7 AM
She works at 9 o'clock

Time Expressions

Use 'at' with specific times and 'in' with parts of the day. 'On' is used with days of the week.

Examples:

at 8 o'clock
in the morning
on Monday

Frequency Adverbs

Words like always, usually, sometimes show how often you do something. They come before the main verb.

Examples:

I always brush my teeth
She sometimes walks to work

Sequence Words

Use 'first', 'then', 'after that', 'finally' to show the order of activities in your routine.

Examples:

First, I wake up
Then, I have breakfast

Ordering Coffee in English

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Coffee Shop English

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Professional Interview Introductions

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The Magic Walnut Story

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Magic Walnut Story

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Lucas and Luna's Adventure

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Magic Adventure Grammar

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A Simple Life Change

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Simple Life Changes

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Restaurant English Conversations

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Restaurant English Guide

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Ordering Food at Restaurants

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Work Stress Weekend Plans

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Perfect Follow-Up Email

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The Last Candle Story

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The Last Candle

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Scary English Story Challenge

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Scary Story Grammar

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Daily Routine Speaking Practice

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English Learning Tips & Resources

Ordering Coffee in English

Professional Interview Introductions

The Magic Walnut Story

Lucas and Luna's Adventure

A Simple Life Change

Restaurant English Conversations

Ordering Food at Restaurants

Work Stress Weekend Plans

Perfect Follow-Up Email

The Last Candle Story

Scary English Story Challenge

Daily Routine Speaking Practice

📚 Using 'I'd like'

📚 Question with 'Can I'

📚 Asking about availability

📚 Saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'

📚 Present Simple for Introductions

📚 Linking Words in Introductions

📚 Formal vs Informal Registers

📚 Adding Relevant Information

📚 Past Simple for Stories

📚 Adjectives for Descriptions

📚 Present Perfect for Results

📚 Modal Verbs for Possibility

📚 Past Simple Tense

📚 Adjectives Before Nouns

📚 Present Continuous for Stories

📚 There is/There are

📚 Present Perfect for Life Changes

📚 Modal Verbs for Advice

📚 Gerunds After Prepositions

📚 Future with 'Going to'

📚 Polite Requests with 'Could'

📚 Ordering with 'I'd like'

📚 Questions with 'Do you have'

📚 Expressing Preferences

📚 Using 'I'd like'

📚 Asking polite questions

📚 Present simple for preferences

📚 Making suggestions

📚 Present Perfect for Recent Experiences

📚 Future Plans with 'Going to'

📚 Modal Verbs for Suggestions

📚 Phrasal Verbs for Daily Life

📚 Formal Email Structure

📚 Thank You Expressions

📚 Present Perfect Tense

📚 Conditional Phrases

📚 This/That with emotions

📚 Will + verb for future

📚 Adjective order

📚 Present continuous for current feelings

📚 Past Continuous for Atmosphere

📚 Adjectives for Description

📚 Sound Words (Onomatopoeia)

📚 Time Expressions in Stories

📚 Present Simple for Daily Routines

📚 Time Expressions

📚 Frequency Adverbs

📚 Sequence Words

Ordering Coffee in English

Professional Interview Introductions

The Magic Walnut Story

Lucas and Luna's Adventure

A Simple Life Change

Restaurant English Conversations

Ordering Food at Restaurants

Work Stress Weekend Plans

Perfect Follow-Up Email

The Last Candle Story

Scary English Story Challenge

Daily Routine Speaking Practice

Using 'I'd like'

Question with 'Can I'

Asking about availability

Saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'

Present Simple for Introductions

Linking Words in Introductions

Formal vs Informal Registers

Adding Relevant Information

Past Simple for Stories

Adjectives for Descriptions

Present Perfect for Results

Modal Verbs for Possibility

Past Simple Tense

Adjectives Before Nouns

Present Continuous for Stories

There is/There are

Present Perfect for Life Changes

Modal Verbs for Advice

Gerunds After Prepositions

Future with 'Going to'

Polite Requests with 'Could'

Ordering with 'I'd like'

Questions with 'Do you have'

Expressing Preferences

Using 'I'd like'

Asking polite questions

Present simple for preferences

Making suggestions

Present Perfect for Recent Experiences

Future Plans with 'Going to'

Modal Verbs for Suggestions

Phrasal Verbs for Daily Life

Formal Email Structure

Thank You Expressions

Present Perfect Tense

Conditional Phrases

This/That with emotions

Will + verb for future

Adjective order

Present continuous for current feelings

Past Continuous for Atmosphere

Adjectives for Description

Sound Words (Onomatopoeia)

Time Expressions in Stories

Present Simple for Daily Routines

Time Expressions

Frequency Adverbs

Sequence Words