What can we learn from toddlers? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

You might think that we teach toddlers, but they can teach us as well! Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.👇👇👇
❓❓❓ Which of the following statements is true?
a) Toddlers are attracted to shapes that resemble the human body.
b) Toddlers are more active than at any other time in their lives.
c) Toddlers can grow up to 3 centimetres during sleep time.
Listen to the programme to hear the answer.
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Vocabulary:
✔️toddler - young child, aged between 2 and 4 years old, who is learning to walk
✔️tantrum - noisy, uncontrolled outburst of anger
✔️out loud - in a way that other people can hear
✔️self-talk - the messages that you tell yourself, and the way in which you tell them; your inner voice
✔️(be) down on yourself - feel disappointed and self-critical about yourself
✔️negative cycle - a pattern of repeating the same negative thoughts over and over again
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Hello! This lesson was so interested. This lesson is useful for learn everyone. Thanks for given us.
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[@tammytsang3487]

Self- talk can be a great way to reduce our stress level.😊 Thank you for this podcast.

[@dessieveneva]

Today's lesson is very useful. I have tantrums without being a toddler. I often have outbursts of anger. The most important thing - do not be down on yourself. 😅

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Same here 😂😂😂😂

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My eyes were fixed throughout on that sweetie blondie little toddlie❤️

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[@Salah_-_Uddin]

Thanks!

[@cactus4242]

Hi, there.😊 I learned a nice thing, 'being kind to ourselves', which pretty much slipped my mind. I also wonder why our self-talk becomes more common and frequent as we get older, including me.😅 Anyway, thanks a million❗🤗

[@hoangphuctran9310]

Don't be down to yourself, learn to be positive and stay away from negative cycle like the toddlers.

[@bbclearningenglish]

Thank you for your comment. Here's a quick correction - we say 'Don't be down ON yourself'.

[@gchalke8681]

Wow, thank you for sharing with us which I never thought about how toddler encouraging themselves and kid listening their inner voice. It‘s really impressive. Thank you.

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[@qqasiet]

This lesson was so useful for me. Being a positive and talking yourself like a good friend is really good advices for me. I'll trying. Thank you so much. Keep doing

[@bbclearningenglish]

👍 We're so glad to hear that! Quick tip - there isn't a plural form of 'advice', so the correct sentence would be 'Being positive and talking to yourself like a good friend is really good advice for me.'

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This is so awesome

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When I try to speak or understand English, I feel as a toddler without the hope to learn it

[@Explorerdhk]

I do talk with my self sometimes,not in my mind but out loud.

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It's so pretty.

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[@Brian-fo6ew]

When George was a toddler, he loved puréed tuna and cucumber sandwiches and would have tantrums if he didn't have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now, George is grown up, and he would make tuna and cucumber sandwiches while saying the steps out loud. Doing this has let George memorise the recipe, so he won't be down on himself for being unable to remember simple things. However, George should cut down on eating tuna and cucumber sandwiches because sometimes, he frequently has self-talk, which goes like this: "I shouldn't only eat tuna and cucumber sandwiches. It's not very nutritious." This topic is getting more frequent and is leading to a negative cycle.

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I'm excited about this video especially with Beth's answer)
Thank you!

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