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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2023 · 14 MIN

How Americans Celebrate Halloween — English Listening Practice

from Learn English Podcast

🎃 This episode explains how Halloween is celebrated in the United States and why it has become one of the most popular American holidays. Dr. C explores the history of Halloween, where the traditions come from and how American families celebrate today.Listeners learn about costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, school events and front-yard decorations. The episode provides listening practice at an intermediate level and helps English learners understand real cultural context with clear, natural language.This is a great episode for English learners who want to build vocabulary, understand U.S. holidays and learn how to talk about celebrations in everyday conversation.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) to date back: To originate from a particular time in the past.2) spirit: A supernatural being or force.3) bonfire: A large outdoor fire.4) costume: Clothing worn to disguise oneself or to represent a character.5) All Saints Day: A Christian holiday celebrated on November 1st.6) trick-or-treating: The practice of children going door-to-door on Halloween asking for candy.7) jack-o'-lantern: A pumpkin with a carved face and a light inside.8) to carve: To cut or shape something from a solid material.9) to scoop out: To remove something with a scoop.10) to get into the spirit of something: To enjoy or participate in something enthusiastically.

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