Starbucks in Italy

Level 4News Stories2:26

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

S
stir up
create, provoke
controversy/ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/B2
cuộc tranh cải
In this lesson: a public dispute between sides with opposing views
D
daily ritual
an important activity that someone does every day (feeling almost religious)
S
straightforward/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/B2
thẳng thắn, rõ ràng
In this lesson: clear, easy to understand
B
baristaB1
người pha cà phê
In this lesson: a person who makes coffee
tone/ˈtoʊn/B1
giọng điệu
In this lesson: the feeling, the atmosphere
invasion/ɪnˈveɪʒn/B2
sự xâm lược
In this lesson: entering a place in order to control or destroy
cater to/kætər tuː/B2
phục vụ
In this lesson: give special treatment or attention to
1
12-ounce
350-ml
C
coffee joint
a coffee restaurant
D
disposable/dɪspˈə‍ʊzəbə‍l/B2
dùng một lần
In this lesson: can be thrown away after one use
counter/ˈkaʊntər/B1
trái ngược
In this lesson: a long narrow table at which customers are served
plenty/ˈplenti/A2
nhiều, dư dả
In this lesson: lots
alternative/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/B2
thay thế
In this lesson: another choice or option
lament/ləˈmɛnt/B2
than khóc
In this lesson: feel sad about
L
looming/ˈlumɪŋ/B2
sắp xảy đến
In this lesson: coming soon, often in a dangerous or negative way
R
run (a person/thing) out of (a place)
make (a person/thing) leave (a place)
C
concoct/kənˈkɒkt/C1
tạo ra bằng cách pha trộn hoặc kết hợp
In this lesson: make, create
M
mom-and-pop
family-owned, a small private business
H
hold their ground
not give up, resist
P
pan out
happen and/or succeed

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.