On today’s episode, we will look at the spookiest holiday in the western world. What are the origins of Halloween? Why do we dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins, and trick or treat? All of these questions, and more, will be discussed on this episode of Thinking in English!
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Oct 5
408. The Bayeux Tapestry (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most famous historical objects in the world: the Bayeux Tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry is a huge piece of embroidered cloth, about 70 metres long, covered with pictures showing kings, soldiers, ships, horses and battles. It was created a ... Show More
25m 13s
Sep 28
407. Is British Food Really Bad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
British food has a bit of a reputation. I’m sure that for a lot of you, the words “British food” brings to mind boiled vegetables, overcooked meat, greasy breakfasts, and meals that are, above all, rather bland. British cuisine is often compared unfavourably with the food of coun ... Show More
30m 59s
Sep 21
406. Where Is the BEST Place to Study English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Where is the best place to study English? Is it better to move to Britain, the US, or another English-speaking country, or can you learn just as effectively at home? Does studying in person produce better results than studying online? Is a private one-to-one class better than a s ... Show More
29m 43s
Oct 2022
Ep.#8: This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!
In this episode, we discuss the origins of Halloween, and why it’s such a popular holiday here in the USA. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab ... Show More
10m 55s
Oct 2025
Top 20 Halloween Vocabulary Words in English
🎁 Download FREE lesson PDF 😃 Vocabulary Builder Courses ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY 🎃👻 Halloween is coming up on October 31, and it's full of fun traditions! On this holiday, American children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating, meaning they go from house to house i ... Show More
3m 57s