# Graded Listening A2: Ordering at a Cafe

> The A2 version of a graded listening dialogue: two friends order at a cafe. Short turns, everyday words, slower speech. Compare with the B2 version.

Canonical: https://zenmic.com/use-case/graded-listening-audio/cafe-a2/
Last updated: 2026-11-14

☕ A2 version

The easier version of the cafe dialogue. Compare it with the B2 version to see what changes from level to level.

## Script

3 speakers · 10 lines

Emma

This cafe is nice. What do you want?

Leo

I want a coffee. A big one, please. And you?

Emma

I want tea. And a cake. The chocolate cake looks good.

Leo

Yes, it does. Can we share it?

Emma

Of course. Excuse me, can we order, please?

Waiter

Yes. What would you like?

Emma

One large coffee, one tea and one chocolate cake, please.

Waiter

Anything else?

Leo

No, thank you. How much is it?

Waiter

That's nine pounds fifty.

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## What Makes This Work

- ✓Short turns of one or two simple sentences
- ✓High-frequency A2 vocabulary
- ✓Slower, clear delivery
- ✓Same characters and story as the B2 version

## More Examples

[🍰 B2 version Graded Listening B2: Ordering at a Cafe Natural speed, idioms and a change of plan. The same story as the A2 version.](https://zenmic.com/use-case/graded-listening-audio/cafe-b2/)

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