Tuesday, October 21, 2025

English for the Dinner Table: Learn Family Talk

In this short story, we join the Miller family around the dinner table. It’s a great way to learn vocabulary about food, family, and evening routines. As they enjoy roasted chicken and pasta, they also share stories and laughter. This moment shows how language and connection come together—perfect for practicing Eng


Part 6 - Family Dinner

At 7 PM, the Miller family gathers at the dining table for dinner. Leo loves to cook, and tonight he made a delicious roasted chicken and some pasta. Everyone sits down together at the big wooden table. They talk about their day. Lucas tells a funny story about school, and Sofia talks about her friends. Maria and Leo listen and laugh. They enjoy spending this time together and eating good food. Family dinner is a perfect moment to connect and share their lives. The children enjoy their food and conversations with their parents. It is a time for them to relax and enjoy each other's company.


Exercises

Vocabulary & Comprehension

  1. Answer the questions:

    1. What time does the family eat dinner?

    2. Who cooked dinner tonight?

    3. What did he cook?


  1. True or False?

    1. ____ The family eats at a small table.

    2. ____ Lucas talks about his friends.

    3. ____ They enjoy eating dinner together.


Grammar

  1. Fix the mistake:

    1. Leo love to cook.

    2. Everyone sits down together at the big wooden table.

    3. Lucas tells a funny story, and Sofia talk about her friends.


Personalization & Speaking

  1. Answer the questions:

    1. What do you eat for dinner?

    2. Do you eat with your family or friends?








Answer Key

Answer the questions: A-The family eats dinner at 7 PM / B-Leo cooked dinner / C-He cooked roasted chicken and pasta.

True or False? A-False / B-False / C-True

Fix the mistake: A-Leo loves to cook / B-Everyone sits down together at the big wooden table / C-Lucas tells a funny story, and Sofia talks about her friends