Episode 43: How Is Christmas Celebrated in the U.S. and Colombia? | B2 English Listening

In this B2 English listening practice episode, you’ll learn about Christmas traditions in the United States and Colombia through real-life experiences. You’ll hear natural English about family celebrations, food, music, religion, and cultural differences, while improving your listening comprehension and holiday vocabulary.This episode helps you talk about Christmas traditions fluently in English, understand how holidays are celebrated in different cultures, and feel more confident sharing your own traditions.📘 Transcript + Study Guide → https://peachteachenglish.com/post/US-vs-Colombian-Christmas-TraditionsThis episode is NOT sponsored. Some links below may be affiliate links.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Christmas Traditions00:38 – Colombian Christmas Kickoff: La Alborada02:14 – El Día de las Velitas (Little Candle Day03:41 – Christmas Celebrations Throughout December04:56 – Christmas Eve Festivities in Colombia06:41 – Christmas Eve Traditions in the United States08:50 – Christmas Lights in the U.S. vs. Colombia10:46 – Christmas Day in Colombia11:59 – Christmas Day in the United States14:50 – Merry Christmas to Everyone🎙️ About the Episode:This episode is a great B2 English listening practice for intermediate learners who want to understand Christmas traditions around the world while learning real, everyday English. You’ll explore how Christmas is celebrated in different countries, why Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are important, and how traditions reflect values like family, giving, and unity.📘 You’ll Learn:✍️ How Christmas celebrations begin in Colombia✍️ What La Alborada and El Día de las Velitas are✍️ How Christmas Eve and Christmas Day differ in the U.S. and Colombia✍️ Traditional Christmas foods and family customs✍️ How Americans celebrate Christmas with Santa Claus✍️ Useful English vocabulary for talking about holidays and traditions📱 Connect with Frankie:📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/peachteachenglish🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peachteachenglish💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/frankiemesmer📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peachteachenglish📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeachTeachEnglish🌐 Website: http://peachteachenglish.com🍑👩🏼‍🏫 Peach Teach English Services:🗓️ Book a FREE Consultation: http://peachteachenglish.com/free-consultation👩‍🏫 1-on-1 Coaching Plans: https://buy.stripe.com/6oU6oGbaberH7BM4gg🗣️ Join the Conversation Club: https://buy.stripe.com/14A3cu923cjz9JqeUX📚 Online English Courses: https://peachteachenglish.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/free-community/home📬 Subscribe to the FREE Newsletter: https://peachteachenglish.substack.com/subscribe📱 Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hpj6MDohH3J4a17p7UQnQw🎧 About the Podcast:Welcome to the Peach Teach English Podcast! If you’re an intermediate English learner (B1/B2) ready to break through the plateau and reach advanced fluency (C1+), this is the place for you. You’ll find practical, engaging lessons to help you develop vocabulary, advanced grammar, and listening skills. Whether you’re learning English for work, study, or personal growth, you’ll get the real-world practice and encouragement you need to keep improving. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peachteachenglish.substack.com/subscribe