🥐 Bakery Shop Vocabulary | Slow and Easy English Story for Beginners

Added: 2026-05-13

[00:00:00]Welcome to English Travel Channel.

[00:00:04]Hello everyone. Today we're going to look at a bakery tour in New York City.

[00:00:12]In this video, you will follow a simple and practical story between a couple, Sam and Mina, and the bakery staff.

[00:00:22]Don't worry, I will speak slowly and clearly. So please relax and enjoy the story. Before we start, I have a small question for you. Please listen carefully to find the answer. This will help you understand English more deeply.

[00:00:43]So here is today's question. How heavy is a famous Levane cookie in New York City? The answer is mentioned in the conversation.

[00:00:56]If you find the answer, please write it in the comments section. By writing your answer in English, you can improve your English skills even more effectively.

[00:01:09]All right, let's start the video. Are you ready? Okay, let's begin.

[00:01:16]>> Good morning, Mina. Over here, >> Sam. Good morning. Wow, what a beautiful Sunday.

[00:01:25]Yeah, perfect weather for walking. How was your morning?

[00:01:30]>> Great. I had some yogurt and fruit at home. I was too excited to eat much.

[00:01:36]>> Good, because after breakfast here, I'm taking you to eat the most famous thing in NYC.

[00:01:45]>> The most famous thing? What is it? Is it bread? Cake?

[00:01:51]>> I'm not telling you yet. It's a surprise for later.

[00:01:56]>> Come on, Sam. Just a hint, please.

[00:01:59]>> Nope. You'll find out when we get there.

[00:02:02]Trust me, it's going to be fun.

[00:02:05]>> Okay. Okay, I'll stop asking for now.

[00:02:10]>> Good. So, let's start with breakfast.

[00:02:14]>> Okay, then tell me about this place.

[00:02:17]This bakery looks so French.

[00:02:20]>> It is. This is Balthazar Bakery. It opened in 1997.

[00:02:26]It's a famous French braserie and bakery.

[00:02:30]>> A brererie? What's that?

[00:02:33]>> It's a kind of French restaurant.

[00:02:36]Casual, but with really good food. And the bread here is amazing.

[00:02:42]>> So, it's been here for almost 30 years.

[00:02:46]>> Yeah. Almost 30 years. New Yorkers love this place. It's a classic.

[00:02:52]>> A classic. Nice. Where are we exactly?

[00:02:56]The streets look so pretty.

[00:02:59]>> We're in Soho. Do you know what Soho means?

[00:03:03]>> No. I always wondered about that name.

[00:03:06]>> It means south of Houston Street. So, soho.

[00:03:12]South of Houston.

[00:03:14]>> Oh, that's so simple. I love it. So, Balthazar first, then the big secret.

[00:03:21]>> Exactly. Let's go inside. I'm hungry.

[00:03:26]>> Good morning. Welcome to Balthazar. What can I get for you?

[00:03:32]>> Good morning. Um, everything looks so good. Can I have a moment?

[00:03:38]>> Of course. Take your time.

[00:03:41]>> Okay. I'd like one croissant and one pan ocola, please.

[00:03:47]>> Great choice. Both are fresh from the oven this morning.

[00:03:52]>> Fresh from the oven. Wow. So, they're still warm.

[00:03:57]>> Just a little warm. We bake them early in the morning every day.

[00:04:03]>> That sounds amazing. And I also want to buy some bread to take home. What do you recommend? Our baguette is very popular.

[00:04:13]It's crusty outside and soft inside.

[00:04:17]>> Crusty? What does that mean?

[00:04:20]>> It means the outside is hard and makes a crunchy sound when you bite it.

[00:04:26]>> Oh, I love that. A French baguette is supposed to be like that, right?

[00:04:31]>> Exactly. A real French baguette has a crusty outside and a light airy inside.

[00:04:39]airy. So, the inside has lots of little holes.

[00:04:44]>> Yes, lots of little holes. That's how you know it's a good baguette.

[00:04:50]>> I'll take one baguette, please.

[00:04:52]>> Sure. A whole loaf or half?

[00:04:56]>> A whole loaf, please. Um, a loaf means the whole thing, right?

[00:05:02]>> Yes. A loaf is one whole piece of bread.

[00:05:06]>> Got it. So I can say one loaf of bread.

[00:05:10]>> Perfect. And would you like the baguette sliced?

[00:05:14]>> Oh, what does sliced mean? Like one slice at a time.

[00:05:19]>> Right. A slice is one thin piece. We cut the loaf into many slices.

[00:05:27]>> Ah, so one loaf many slices. I understand now.

[00:05:32]>> Exactly. So sliced or whole? whole, please.

[00:05:37]>> Anything else? A sourdough loaf, maybe.

[00:05:41]>> Sourdough? That's the one with a little sour taste, right?

[00:05:46]>> Right. Some people love it. It goes well with cheese.

[00:05:51]>> Maybe next time. Just the baguette today.

[00:05:54]>> Okay. One croissant, one pano chocola, and one baguette. That's $22.

[00:06:02]>> Here you go. Thank you so much. Thank you. Enjoy your breakfast.

[00:06:09]Wow, look at that croissant. It's huge.

[00:06:14]>> I know. In Japan, croissants are smaller.

[00:06:18]>> Yeah. In NYC, bakeries make them bigger and a little sweeter. It's the American style.

[00:06:25]>> Really? But croissants are French, right?

[00:06:28]>> Yes. They come from France, but here they changed a little. Try it.

[00:06:34]>> Okay, here I go.

[00:06:36]>> So, how is it?

[00:06:38]>> Oh my god, so buttery. It just melts in my mouth.

[00:06:44]>> Right. Crispy outside, soft inside.

[00:06:48]That's a good croissant.

[00:06:49]>> Crispy. I'll remember that word. Crispy outside, soft inside.

[00:06:55]>> Yeah, that's a good way to describe it.

[00:06:57]You can use that for fried chicken, too.

[00:07:00]>> Oh, nice. And what about this pano chakala?

[00:07:04]>> That one has chocolate inside. Same buttery dough but with a chocolate bar baked in.

[00:07:10]>> Pan means bread in French. Right.

[00:07:12]>> Right. Pen or chakala means bread with chocolate.

[00:07:17]>> Simple and perfect. Okay. Trying the chocolate one now.

[00:07:21]>> Take a big bite.

[00:07:23]>> M. The chocolate is still a little warm.

[00:07:26]This is heaven.

[00:07:28]>> I thought you'd like it. The dough is so light. It has lots of layers.

[00:07:34]>> Yeah, that's the trick. Croissant dough has many thin layers of butter and flour.

[00:07:39]>> Amazing. So, this is why it feels so light and rich at the same time.

[00:07:45]>> Exactly. Now you understand croissants like a real New Yorker.

[00:07:50]>> Okay. So, Sam, about the famous thing, what is it? Please tell me.

[00:07:56]>> Nope, not yet. Oh, come on. Is it another bakery?

[00:08:01]>> Maybe, maybe not.

[00:08:03]>> Is it sweet or salty?

[00:08:06]>> I'm not telling you.

[00:08:07]>> Is it far from here?

[00:08:09]>> We need to take the subway, but trust me, it's worth the subway ride.

[00:08:14]>> Worth the subway ride. Okay, now I'm really curious.

[00:08:19]>> Good. That's the point. Finish your croissant. We have a train to catch.

[00:08:24]>> Okay. Okay, last bite.

[00:08:27]Now let's take a short break here. We are going to practice some useful words from today's video. We have five words today. Are you ready? Let's begin.

[00:08:42]The first word is loaf. The first word is loaf meaning a whole piece of bread before it is cut. For example, I bought a loaf of bread at the bakery.

[00:09:00]The second word is slice, meaning one thin piece cut from a loaf. For example, I had two slices of bread for breakfast.

[00:09:14]The third word is crusty, meaning hard and crunchy on the outside. For example, a French baguette has a crusty outside.

[00:09:27]The fourth word is crispy, meaning light, dry, and easy to break. For example, the croissant was warm and crispy. The fifth word is gooey, meaning soft, sticky, and a little wet. For example, the warm cookie was gooey inside.

[00:09:53]Great work. That's all for today's word practice. Now, let's go back to Sam and Mina at the famous bakery in New York City.

[00:10:06]Sam, what is this line?

[00:10:10]>> This is the line for the famous thing.

[00:10:13]>> There are so many people. Where are we?

[00:10:16]We're on the Upper West Side, UWS for short. And this is Levane Bakery.

[00:10:23]>> Upper West Side. Is that a fancy area?

[00:10:28]>> Yeah, pretty fancy. Central Park is right there. Many families live here.

[00:10:33]>> It feels calmer than Soho.

[00:10:36]>> Yeah, a different feeling. Anyway, this is Levane Bakery. You know this name?

[00:10:42]>> Levane Bakery. I've seen this name on Instagram. I think >> probably it's very famous. People wait in line just for one thing.

[00:10:54]>> Just for one thing. What is it?

[00:10:58]>> You'll see very soon. Look at the line.

[00:11:01]Almost everyone is getting the same item.

[00:11:04]>> Wait, everyone has a small brown bag.

[00:11:08]What's inside?

[00:11:10]>> Wait and see, Mina. Wait and see. You're so mean today.

[00:11:14]>> It's more fun this way. Okay, some history. Levane opened in 1995.

[00:11:21]Two women started it. They were marathon runners.

[00:11:25]>> Marathon runners started a bakery. Why?

[00:11:29]>> They needed energy for long runs, so they made something big. And now it's world famous.

[00:11:36]>> That's such a nice story.

[00:11:39]>> Yeah. Oh, the line is moving. Are you hungry?

[00:11:42]>> Very hungry. Walking in NYC makes me so hungry.

[00:11:47]>> Okay, you wait here outside. It's too crowded inside. I'll go in and order.

[00:11:53]>> Got it. Don't take too long.

[00:11:55]>> I won't. Save me a spot on that bench.

[00:11:58]>> Okay, I'll save your spot. Go, go.

[00:12:02]Hi there. Welcome to Lane.

[00:12:06]What can I get you today?

[00:12:08]>> Hi. Two cookies, please.

[00:12:11]>> Sure thing. Which flavors?

[00:12:14]>> Both chocolate chip walnut, please.

[00:12:18]>> Good choice. That's our classic.

[00:12:21]Chocolate chip and walnut inside.

[00:12:24]>> Yeah, it's my favorite. Are they fresh today?

[00:12:28]>> They are very fresh. Just out of the oven. Still warm, actually.

[00:12:35]>> Just out of the oven. Oh, that's perfect timing. I know, right? The line never ends, so we bake all day.

[00:12:45]>> I can see that. My friend has never had one before.

[00:12:49]>> Oh, then she will love it. The first time is the best.

[00:12:54]>> Yeah, I want her to try it warm.

[00:12:57]>> Good choice, then. When cookies are still warm, the chocolate inside is soft and melted.

[00:13:05]>> That's the best part. These cookies are heavy, right?

[00:13:10]>> Very heavy. Each one is about 170 g. Big and heavy. Almost like a small meal.

[00:13:21]>> Bigger than the palm of my hand.

[00:13:23]>> Exactly. Some people can't finish one alone.

[00:13:28]>> I can easily >> a big fan. Then anything else? We also have bread, muffins, and coffee.

[00:13:38]>> Just two waters, please. The cookies are sweet, so we need water.

[00:13:43]>> Good idea. That'll be $18.

[00:13:48]>> Here you go.

[00:13:49]>> Thank you. One more thing. Eat them within 10 minutes if you want them warm.

[00:13:56]>> Good tip. We'll eat them right outside on the bench.

[00:14:00]>> Perfect. Enjoy and tell your friend welcome to the Lane Club.

[00:14:06]>> I will. Thanks.

[00:14:09]Okay, Mina, sit down. I have the famous thing right here.

[00:14:14]>> Let me see. Let me see. Open the bag.

[00:14:17]>> Ready? Here it is.

[00:14:19]>> Oh my god. It's a cookie. But it's huge.

[00:14:23]>> Yes, a cookie. A leane cookie.

[00:14:26]>> It's so big. It's bigger than my hand.

[00:14:30]How heavy is this?

[00:14:31]>> About 170 g. Heavy, right?

[00:14:35]>> Really heavy. It feels like a rock.

[00:14:38]>> But a delicious rock. Break it open.

[00:14:41]Pull it apart with your hands.

[00:14:43]>> With my hands. It's still warm.

[00:14:45]>> Yeah. Use your hands. That's the best way.

[00:14:48]>> Okay, here I go. Oh. Oh, Sam. Look.

[00:14:53]>> I know. Cool, right?

[00:14:55]>> The chocolate is melted. It's stretching like melted cheese. But chocolate.

[00:15:00]>> Exactly. That's why you eat it warm.

[00:15:03]Still warm inside from the oven.

[00:15:05]>> And I can see walnuts, too. Big pieces.

[00:15:09]>> Yeah. Chocolate chip and walnut. That's the classic flavor.

[00:15:13]>> Okay, I'm taking a bite. Here I go.

[00:15:16]>> Tell me everything.

[00:15:17]>> M. Oh, wow. It's crispy on the outside, but the inside the inside is so soft.

[00:15:24]Like warm dough, >> right? Crunchy outside, soft and gooey inside. That's the magic.

[00:15:31]>> Gooey. What does gooey mean?

[00:15:34]>> Gooey means soft and sticky, like melted chocolate or warm caramel.

[00:15:39]>> Perfect word, gooey. I'll use that.

[00:15:42]>> Good. You're learning fast.

[00:15:43]>> And the chocolate is so melted. It's like chocolate sauce.

[00:15:48]>> Yep. Now you understand the line.

[00:15:50]>> I totally understand. I would wait 1 hour for this. Some people wait 2 hours.

[00:15:56]On weekends, the line goes down the street.

[00:15:59]>> 2 hours for a cookie?

[00:16:02]>> For this cookie? Yes.

[00:16:04]>> Now I believe it.

[00:16:06]>> So, are you ready for the big reveal?

[00:16:08]>> Yes. Yes. Tell me.

[00:16:10]>> This is NYC's most famous cookie. People come from all over the world just to try it.

[00:16:16]>> From all over the world? Really?

[00:16:19]>> Really? Tourists from Japan, Korea, Europe, everywhere. Now you know why people wait.

[00:16:26]>> I get it now. It's worth the subway ride. It's worth the long line.

[00:16:31]>> Exactly. So, how you feel, >> Sam? I'll remember this forever. My first Levane cookie in NYC.

[00:16:39]>> I'm glad. Finish it. We still have half the day.

[00:16:42]>> Okay, one more bite. M. So good.

[00:16:46]>> And next time you can order it yourself.

[00:16:48]You know all the words now.

[00:16:50]>> Chocolate chip, walnut, fresh, warm, out of the oven. Got it.

[00:16:57]How was it? I hope this video helped you improve your English. Now, let me ask the question from the beginning one more time. How heavy is a famous lavane cookie in New York City? The answer was mentioned in the video. Did you find it?

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