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How do you like your coffee?

Coffee – How different are cafes of the 21st century from the very first coffee houses? Cafes have become free wifi hotspots. Has the internet replaced the lively debate and intellectual discussions that used to be their main feature in the past? Rob and Catherine discuss this over a coffee and teach you new vocabulary listen to their bbc podcast.

Of course you can learn new vocabulary by visit the skypeclass student zone.

Coffee related vocabulary

debate
a discussion that a lot of people take part in

stimulating
encouraging new ideas and enthusiasm

consume
eat or drink, (also) use

vibe
the mood or atmosphere in a place

squatter
someone who lives in an empty building without paying rent

hog
use all or most of something in a selfish way