a role-model, a career, staying focused
part 1: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=9785
part 2: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=892
part 3: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=878
Sokheng started his journey as an F&B intern after finishing hospitality school. He was young, excited, and ready to learn. Every day, he worked hard and always gave his best. He was friendly with guests and kind to his team.
Step by step, Sokheng learned more about drinks and service. He watched, practiced, and asked questions. He wanted to be better every day.
Now, Sokheng is a bartender at Bensley’s Bar. He does not just make drinks – he creates special cocktails that taste like fun and adventure! Each drink is full of flavor, color, and a little surprise.
What makes Sokheng a great bartender? He is creative, friendly, and loves his work. He listens to guests and gives them drinks they enjoy. His smile and energy make everyone feel welcome.
We are very proud of Sokheng. He started from the bottom and worked his way up with heart and hard work. We are excited to see what he does next. His mixology journey is just beginning!
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Vocabulary:
a mixologist – a person who makes special drinks (cocktails)
a bartender – a person who makes and gives drinks in a bar
an intern – a student or new worker who is learning a job
hospitality – working in hotels, restaurants, or bars to help guests
to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy
step by step – doing something slowly, one part at a time
to practice – to do something again and again to get better
to create – to make something new
to taste – to try food or a drink in your mouth
an adventure – a fun or new experience
flavor – the taste of food or a drink (like sweet or spicy)
a surprise – something you don’t expect
to enjoy – to like something
to feel welcome – to feel happy and comfortable in a place
from the bottom – to start with no experience or power
a journey – a story of going from one place or level to another
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Test your vocabulary:
1. What is a mixologist?
a) a person who cooks food in a restaurant
b) a person who makes special drinks
c) a person who fixes cars
2. What is an intern?
a) a student or new worker learning a job
b) a guest in a hotel
c) a teacher in a school
3. What does “to be excited” mean?
a) to feel sleepy
b) to feel very happy and full of energy
c) to feel hungry
4. What does “to practice” mean?
a) to do something one time
b) to do something again and again to get better
c) to read a book quickly
5. What is a surprise?
a) something you know is coming
b) something you don’t expect
c) something you don’t like
6. What is an adventure?
a) a fun or new experience
b) a boring day at home
c) a shopping trip to the store
7. What is flavor?
a) the color of food
b) the size of a drink
c) the taste of food or a drink
8. What does “from the bottom” mean?
a) to start with no experience
b) to be the boss from the start
c) to leave a job quickly
9. What is a journey?
a) a short talk with a friend
b) a story of going from one place or level to another
c) a time to sleep during the day
10. What does a mixologist make?
a) clothes
b) special drinks
c) paintings
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1 b 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 b 6 a 7 c 8 a 9 b 10 b
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10 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer options each. More than one answer may be correct:
1. Where did Sokheng start his career?
a) As a bartender
b) As an F&B intern
c) At hospitality school
d) At Bensley’s Bar
2. What qualities helped Sokheng succeed?
a) Hustle
b) Heart
c) Luck
d) Being quiet
3. What does Sokheng create?
a) Food dishes
b) Cocktails
c) Spirits of adventure
d) Coffee drinks
4. What does Sokheng’s work at Bensley’s Bar show?
a) His passion for mixology
b) His cooking skills
c) His teamwork
d) His joy in mixing drinks
5. What can you say about Sokheng’s journey?
a) He worked hard step by step
b) He started at the top
c) He learned a lot on the way
d) He gave up quickly
6. What is mixology?
a) The art of making cocktails
b) The study of coffee
c) Making drinks that taste good
d) Cleaning bars
7. What is important for a great bartender?
a) Passion for mixology
b) Good communication
c) Being fast
d) Creating drinks that taste good
8. What kind of drinks does Sokheng make?
a) Drinks that taste like pure joy
b) Drinks that look boring
c) Cocktails with unique flavors
d) Simple soft drinks
9. What shows Sokheng’s success?
a) He is behind Bensley’s Bar
b) He is proud of his team
c) He started fresh out of school
d) He has a secret
10. What does “shaking up the bar” mean?
a) Mixing drinks in a fun way
b) Changing how things are done
c) Cleaning the bar
d) Making the bar noisy
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1 b c 2 a b 3 b c 4 a d 5 a c 6 a c 7 a d 8 a c 9 a c d 10 a b
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Match the vocabulary with the correct definition below:
Vocabulary:
a) mixologist
b) intern
c) practice
d) surprise
e) adventure
f) flavor
g) journey
h) excited
i) create
j) from the bottom
Definitions:
- to make something new
- a person who makes special drinks
- a fun or new experience
- to do something again and again to get better
- a person learning a job
- to feel very happy and full of energy
- the taste of food or a drink
- something you do starting with no experience
- something you do not expect
- a story of going from one place or level to another
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answers:
a 2 b 5 c 4 d 9 e 3 f 7 g 10 h 6 i 1 j 8
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True/false ?
- Sokheng started as a bartender at Bensley’s Bar.
- He worked hard and with heart to reach his position.
- Sokheng creates cocktails that taste like pure joy.
- He is not proud to be part of the team.
- Mixology means making special drinks.
- Sokheng’s secret is cleaning the bar.
- He began his career fresh out of hospitality school.
- Being excited means feeling very tired.
- Sokheng’s drinks capture the spirit of adventure.
- A great bartender needs passion for mixology.
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Correct: 2,3,5,7,9,10
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Fill in (words below)
Sokheng started as an __________ after finishing hospitality school.
He worked __________ and with heart.
Now he makes special __________ at Bensley’s Bar.
His drinks taste like joy and adventure.
Sokheng is good at __________ because he loves it and practices a lot.
We are ___________to have him on our team.
His story __________ that with hard work and passion, anyone can start from the bottom and reach the __________.
mixology – top – cocktails – shows – intern – proud – hard
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Interview with Sokheng:
1. What is your job?
I am a mixologist. I make special drinks called cocktails.
2. How did you start your job?
I started as an intern after school. I learned a lot.
3. What do you like about your job?
I like making drinks that people enjoy. It makes me happy.
4. What is your secret to making good cocktails?
I practice a lot and use fresh ingredients.
5. Do you like working at Bensley’s Bar?
Yes, I love it. The team is great.
6. What is your favorite drink to make?
I like to make fruity cocktails with pineapple and other flavors.
7. How do you feel when people like your drinks?
I feel very excited and proud.
8. What skills do you need to be a good mixologist?
You need to practice, be creative, and love your job.
9. What advice do you have for new bartenders?
Work hard and never stop learning.
10. What is your goal for the future?
I want to keep making great drinks and be the best mixologist I can be.
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Interviewing a friend about Sokheng:
1. What is Sokheng’s job?
He is a mixologist. He makes special drinks called cocktails.
2. How did Sokheng start his job?
He started as an intern after school. He learned a lot.
3. What does Sokheng like about his job?
He likes making drinks that people enjoy. It makes him happy.
4. What is Sokheng’s secret to making good cocktails?
He practices a lot and uses fresh ingredients.
5. Does Sokheng like working at Bensley’s Bar?
Yes, he loves it. The team is great.
6. What is Sokheng’s favorite drink to make?
He likes to make fruity cocktails with pineapple and other flavors.
7. How does Sokheng feel when people like his drinks?
He feels very excited and proud.
8. What skills does Sokheng need to be a good mixologist?
He needs to practice, be creative, and love his job.
9. What advice does Sokheng have for new bartenders?
Work hard and never stop learning.
10. What is Sokheng’s goal for the future?
He wants to keep making great drinks and be the best mixologist he can be.
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Every day at Bensley’s Bar is special.
I clean my tools and get fresh fruits ready. I feel happy because I love my job. When guests come, I smile and listen carefully. I make drinks that surprise them and taste good. Sometimes, I try new recipes and practice a lot. It is fun and makes me excited. I work with my team, and we help each other. When guests say “thank you,” I feel proud. My job is about making cocktails and making people happy. I love being a mixologist and look forward to tomorrow.
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Use story above, continue text below, make all changes necessary:
Every day at Bensley’s Bar is special.
He cleans his tools and gets fresh fruits ready.
He feels happy because he loves his job………………
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Every day at Bensley’s Bar is special for Sokheng. He cleans his tools and gets fresh fruits ready. He feels happy because he loves his job. When guests come, he smiles and listens carefully. He makes drinks that surprise them and taste good. Sometimes, he tries new recipes and practices a lot. It is fun and makes him excited. He works with his team, and they help each other. When guests say “thank you,” he feels proud. His job is about making cocktails and making people happy. He loves being a mixologist and looks forward to tomorrow.
