English for Baristas Course

VanWest College English for Customer Relations

English for Baristas

This 4-week course develops practical English communication and workplace skills for the café and barista industry. Students explore café operations, coffee preparation, food safety, customer service, and workplace interactions through hands-on activities and role plays. The course also includes resume writing, job applications, and interview practice to prepare students for hospitality careers.

RECOMMENDED FOR students interested in café work, customer service, and hospitality careers

Course Details

offered location: Vancouver
start dates (2027):
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 25, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 12, Nov 8, Dec 6
length: 4 weeks
class: 30 Lessons per week (Elective Course)
It must be combined with one of the morning Core English courses.
english requirement: VanWest Level 5+

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks	Monday – Friday			Digital Material Fee Per Week
Weeks	30 Lessons 08:30 – 14:45	25 Lessons 08:30 – 13:50	20 Lessons 08:30 – 12:00	Digital Material Fee Per Week
2 – 11	$450	$420	$390	$20
12 – 23	$445	$415	$385
24 – 43	$435	$405	$375
44+	$415	$385	$355

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Class	Time	20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English	08:30 – 10:10	English Class General English or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or English for Business (Level 7+) or Speak Up
Core English	10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class	Time	25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A	13:00 – 13:50	English for Baristas
Elective B	13:55 – 14:45	English for Baristas
Tutoring A	14:50 – 15:45	One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional) 55 minutes per lesson
Tutoring B	15:50 – 16:45	One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional) 55 minutes per lesson

– Course offerings and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm availability prior to registration.

– Level progression is dependent on a number of considerations including weekly writing and speaking tasks, listening and reading tests, attitude, attendance, and completion of outside classroom course work. To progress to a new level, students must achieve an overall score of 75% or better.

English for Baristas

Barista Training
Students will develop communication skills for café environments, including café terminology, order-taking, customer service, food safety, and handling special requests. The course also covers basic coffee-making, café operations, workplace role plays, resumes, job applications, and interview practice.

Weeks	Key Topics
Week 1: Discovering Café Culture	Coffee & Café Vocabulary • Barista Roles & Responsibilities • Café Equipment Customer Service Language • Taking Orders • Handling Common Customer Situations
Week 2: The Art of Coffee Making	Brewing Vocabulary • Giving & Following Instructions • Describing Preparation Methods Customizing Drinks • Clarifying Customer Preferences
Week 3: Creating the Café Experience	Espresso & Milk Vocabulary • Serving Customers • Menu Language • Café Branding Workplace Communication • Practical Café Simulation
Week 4: Launching Your Barista Career	Employment Vocabulary • Describing Skills & Experience • Resume & Cover-Letter Language Job Applications • Interview Preparation & Practice
Coffee House Barista Training Practicum Start Dates	2027: 2027: May 24, July 19, Sep 13 *additional fees will apply

– Course offerings and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm availability prior to registration.

Explore customer service jobs and their functions in the industry
Enhance essential customer service skills through role-playing and contextual exercises
Learn to create effective resumes and prepare for interviews

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Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

Start Dates (2027)
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 25, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 12, Nov 8, Dec 6

Length
4 weeks

Class
30 Lessons per Week (Elective Course)
This course is subject to demand; it must be combined with one of the morning Core English courses.

English Requirement
VanWest Level 5+

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PTIB Approval

Our English as Second Language (ESL) program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and offered in Vancouver (DLI:O19283891072) and Kelowna (DLI:O19395299852).

English for Baristas