logo
episode-header-image
May 2024
6m 10s

Talking at the table

BBC Radio
About this episode

A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating! Beth and Neil discuss chatting at meal times and teach you some useful vocabulary.

(Image: Getty)

TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240502

FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including:

✔️ Office English ✔️ News Review ✔️ The English We Speak

They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Up next
Today
Climate change and extreme weather
Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lu ... Show More
6m 36s
Aug 27
How do we describe smells?
What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that you like, but that your friends or family hate? Smells are all around us all the time, but the English language is often quite general in the way it describes smells, as opposed to other s ... Show More
6m 37s
Aug 20
Sharing the road with driverless cars
Imagine crossing a road and turning to see a car heading towards you... without a driver! While this might seem scary, driverless cars are already operating safely in many cities around the world. These autonomous cars contain huge amounts of technology to help them drive alongsi ... Show More
6m 37s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Real Easy English: Talking about cooking
Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about their favourite recipes.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240913FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: ... Show More
5m 22s
Mar 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about evenings
Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their evening routines. Learn to talk about what you do after work or school. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features ... Show More
6m 15s
Aug 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about lunch
Beth and Neil talk about what they like to eat for lunch.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250725FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our w ... Show More
5m 58s
Oct 2024
Real Easy English: Talking about restaurants
Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about restaurants. Learn to talk about the food you like and how to order in a restaurant.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe ... Show More
5m 21s
Oct 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about snacks
Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about snacks – the small bites of food they have between meals. Learn to talk about fruit, nuts, crisps and chocolate bars!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: h ... Show More
6m 19s
Jan 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about food shopping
Neil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about food shopping.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250110SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://ww ... Show More
6m 1s
Apr 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about gifts
Beth and Neil celebrate and have a real conversation in easy English about gifts.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250425FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ... Show More
6m 27s
Mar 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about tastes
Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about food and tastes. Learn to talk about the different flavours people like and don't like. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/englis ... Show More
6m 24s
Aug 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about meetings
Georgie and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about work and meetings.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250829FIND BBC LEARNING ... Show More
6m 16s
Jan 2025
Real Easy English: Talking about commmunication
Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about different ways to talk.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250124SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔ ... Show More
6m 6s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami