Talking at the table ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Is it OK to ask awkward questions at the dinner table? Beth and Neil discuss chatting at meal times and teach you some useful vocabulary.👇👇👇 ❓❓❓ In 2016, a couple from Germany won the world record for the fastest time to set a dinner table. But, how long did it take them? a) 25 seconds b) 1 minute 5 seconds c) 2 minutes 5 seconds Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images] You can download the audio and a free programme transcript here 👉 Vocabulary: ✔️open up - speak more easily than usual, particularly about worries and problems ✔️the … one e.g. the funny one, the wise one - a label for a person describing a particular prominent characteristic they have ✔️a pinch of salt - don’t believe everything you’re told ✔️children should be seen and not heard - an old-fashioned phrase meaning children should be quiet and behave well ✔️a mixed bag - something that has good and bad aspects ✔️culture shock - an uncertain feeling when in a new and different environment More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Eating for two 👉 ⭐ Why everyone loves the underdog 👉 ⭐ What makes a great library?👉 ⭐ Sewing to fight period poverty👉 ⭐ Plastic waste eaten by enzymes 👉 ⭐ Feed your brain 👉 ⭐ Food for new mums 👉 ⭐ What is the future of work? 👉 ⭐ How the language of menus matters 👉 ⭐ Addicted to sugar 👉 ⭐ Our love of pets 👉 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 ✔️ Visit our website 👉 ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #eating #food #mealtimes #6minuteenglish