to bring (one’s) appetite

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 677: Feeding a Picky Eater.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 677. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California, on a beautiful sunny day here in Los Angeles. I’m not so sunny; I have allergies, I have problems that affect my nose and throat today. So if I sound stranger than usual – I mean I always sound a little strange, right? – now you know why.

Oh, by the way, we have a Learning Guide for this episode. You do not to want to miss it; you want to get it at our website at eslpod.com.

This episode is called “Feeding a Picky Eater.” It’s a dialogue between Jeremy and Keeley. Let’s get started.

Jeremy: It’s really nice of you to make dinner for me tonight.

Keeley: I’m glad to do it. You’re been so helpful to me, it’s only fair that I return the favor. I hope you’ve brought your appetite.

Jeremy: You bet.

Keeley: Great! Here’s the first course, a light soup. How do you like it?

Jeremy: It has an interesting flavor.

Keeley: You don’t care for it.

Jeremy: It’s just a little greasy for my taste.