Stress-free family meals
6 Minute English

Stress-free family meals

B1IntermediateJune 25, 20266 min
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Are you a fussy eater? Many of us remember foods that we used to hate as children – some of us still do hate those foods! But what can parents do to help encourage their children to eat a healthy diet, without turning every dinner into disaster? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260625 Practise your listening with The Listening Room here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_ro...

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Do you know what? I think I liked most things.

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But when children refuse to eat the food that's been cooked, the result is often conflict

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0:38

Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. And I'm Georgie. Some kids hate eating broccoli. For others, it's mushrooms. And worst of all, of course, are brussel sprouts. Every parent of young children knows what food they will and won't

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What food did you dislike as a child, Georgie? Oh, when I was little I used to absolutely hate nuts and avocados, but now as an adult I absolutely love both of those things. I'm not surprised they're delicious.

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What about you, Neil? Did you dislike any foods? Do you know what? I think I liked most things. Family dinner time can be fun. A chance to reconnect, hear about everyone's day and share a meal. But when children refuse to eat the food that's been cooked, the result is often conflict

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