Learn English with a News Story about Coffee

• ☐ ☐ ☐ stir up [phv] - create, provoke
• ☐ ☐ ☐ controversy [n] - a public dispute between sides with opposing views
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a daily ritual [exp] - an important activity that someone does everyday (feeling almost religious)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ straightforward [adj] - clear, easy to understand
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a barista [n] - a person who makes coffee
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the tone [n] - the feeling, the atmosphere
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an invasion [n] - entering a place in order to control or destroy
• ☐ ☐ ☐ cater to [v] - give special treatment or attention to
• ☐ ☐ ☐ 12-ounce [adj] - 350-ml
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a coffee joint [n] - a coffee restaurant
• ☐ ☐ ☐ disposable [adj] - can be thrown away after one use
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the counter [n] - a long narrow table at which customers are served [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ plenty [n] - lots
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an alternative [n] - another choice or option
• ☐ ☐ ☐ lament [v] - feel sad about
• ☐ ☐ ☐ looming [adj] - coming soon
• ☐ ☐ ☐ run (a person/thing) out of (a place) [phv] - make (a person/thing) leave (a place)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ concoct [v] - make, create
• ☐ ☐ ☐ hold their ground [exp] - not give up, resist
• ☐ ☐ ☐ pan out [phv] - happen and/or succeed

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

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1. Starbucks opened its first store in Italy in 2018.
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2. In Italy, coffee is meant to be complex but subtle.
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3. The barista says that he likes Starbucks.
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4. Starbucks' entry into Italy is expected to lead to the closure of many local, independent coffee shops.
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5. Starbucks plans to open its first cafe in Rome.
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6. Traditional Italian coffee bars encourage customers to sit and drink at small tables outside.
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7. American-style coffee shops are already present in Italy.
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8. David Nathaniel plans to open 100 more American-style coffee shops in 2018.
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9. Some Americans, like Bob Hodge from Ohio, welcome Starbucks' arrival in Italy.
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10. Italian baristas suggest that lattes and cappuccinos should be consumed in the afternoon.
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11. Italian baristas suggest that espressos are meant for the morning.
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Starbucks / open / first / store / Italy / Milan / 2018

Starbucks opened its first store in Italy in Milan in 2018.

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arrival / Starbucks / Italy / raise / concern / potential / impact / local / independent / coffee / shop

The arrival of Starbucks in Italy raised concerns about the potential impact on local, independent coffee shops.

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tradition / Italy / coffee / bar / serve / coffee / simple / and / straightforward / manner

Traditional Italian coffee bars serve coffee in a simple and straightforward manner.

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barista / unconvincing / claim / he / like / Starbucks / but / he / still / describe / it / invasion

The barista unconvincingly claims (that) he likes Starbucks, but he still describes it as an invasion.

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in / tradition / Italy / coffee / bar / customer / usual / stand / counter / and / sip / coffee

In traditional Italian coffee bars, customers usually stand at the counter and sip (their) coffee.

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some / American / like / Bob / Hodge / worry / Starbucks / presence / may / lead / closure / local / coffee / shop

Some Americans, like Bob Hodge, worry (that) Starbucks'presence may lead to the closure of local coffee shops.

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David / Nathaniel / plan / open / more / America / style / coffee / shop / Italy / cater / change / taste

David Nathaniel plans to open more American-style coffee shops in Italy (in order) to cater to (the) changing tastes.

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Italy / barista / recommend / latte / cappuccino / morning / and / espresso / afternoon

Italian baristas recommend (drinking/having) lattes and cappuccinos [for/in] the morning and espressos [for/in] the afternoon.

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1. The video implies that Italian coffee culture and Starbucks are quite different? What are some of the differences? Which do you prefer?
2. What do you like or dislike about Starbucks stores? How about Starbucks coffee?
3. In your country, how is coffee usually served? Do you prefer your coffee simple or with different flavors and toppings?
4. Why do you think some Italians are concerned about Starbucks opening in their country? Do you think their worries are justified?
5. In your opinion, what makes a coffee shop successful? Is it the coffee quality, the atmosphere, or something else?
6. Do you think it's essential for international companies to adapt to local cultures when they expand to new countries? Why or why not?
7. How do you think Starbucks could appeal to Italian customers and blend in with the local coffee culture?
8. How important is coffee in your daily life? Do you have any coffee rituals or traditions?
9. If you were to open your own coffee shop, what would you name it, and what kind of coffee would you serve? How would you make it stand out from other coffee shops?
10. What is the best coffee shop in your neighborhood? What makes it stand out?