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18 April 2025

English Lesson (Listening): "Coffee" - C1

Vocabulary

  1. holds a prominent place – Something or someone is prominent 
  2. attributed to – Caused by or credited to something 
  3. kickstart – Begin or activate something quickly
  4. alertness – State of being awake and attentive 
  5. consumption – Act of drinking or using something 
  6. shape – Influence or determine form or character 
  7. preferences – Personal likes or choices 
  8. vary – Differ or change from one case to another 
  9. boldness – Strong, intense quality flavor
  10. indulgence – Treat or pleasure, especially one enjoyed occasionally

  11. flavored – Containing added taste or aroma
  12. frothy – Full of small bubbles, foamy
  13. brewed – Prepared by boiling or steeping 
  14. cezve – Turkish coffee pot used for brewing
  15. unfiltered – Not passed through a filter
  16. whereas – In contrast or comparison
  17. excessive – More than is reasonable or healthy 
  18. intake – Amount taken in (especially food or drink) 
  19. heightened anxiety – Increased nervousness or worry 
  20. artisanal – Made in a traditional, non-industrial way 
  21. ethically sourced – Obtained in a morally responsible way 
  22. broader – More comprehensive or wide-ranging

 
Guide Questions
a. What does the speaker say about coffee?
b. What does the speaker say about coffee preferences?
c. What does the speaker say about the coffee preferences in the following places: Turkey, and Scandinavia?

d. What are the negative effects of coffee?
e. What are the recent trends? 

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For the complete transcript, click this.

For Discussion (Speaking), click this (B1) and click this (B2/C1)
 

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