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!
FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/10/30/14-what-is-halloween ... Show More
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395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When I think of the USA, I picture New York's skyscrapers, Hollywood movies, and Silicon Valley technology companies. I think of the world’s largest economy, and the most powerful country, with a population of more the 340 million people. But what was the USA like when it was fir ... Show More
28m 30s
Jun 22
393. History of Football! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The World Cup is currently underway in North America, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about football, or soccer depending on where you are from. And specifically, we are going to explore the history of the world’s most popular sport. Most people probably think ... Show More
32m 32s
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