In this episode you will learn a brief history of Halloween and about HALLOWEEN CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES leading up to the 31st of October and on Halloween day.In this episode, we talk about pumpkin patches, carving pumpkins, horror movies, haunted houses and our experiences as kids, teenagers and adults.Want to take your learning further?
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Aug 27
⭐ Feature: Funny Chat with My Dad (+Superlatives!)
➡️ Start improving your English today! Learn more about the Academy. Every month, I like to bring back one of my favorite episodes from the past, and this one is an oldie but a goodie. ❤️ Some longtime listeners might remember my dad, Joe. He first appeared on the pod ... Show More
31m 50s
Aug 21
218.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with Dance Marathons
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarr ... Show More
29m 16s
Aug 13
218 - Expression: To Keep Someone On Their Toes
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Broadcast -> Broadcast, Sleep -> Slept. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the mos ... Show More
21m 2s
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
Nov 2022
Celebrity Halloween | Pop Culture History Lesson
Happy Halloween pop culture super fans! In this special spooky episode of Pop Culture History Lesson, Kate Halliwell and Amelia Wedemeyer take a journey through celebrity Halloween: past, present, and future. Kate and Amelia discuss the iconic Halloween parties of years past, the ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2023
Small Frights: More Candy, Less Pranks
<p>On today's megapacked HalloWEEKEND episode, we read letters from Lanterns in Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States! We learn about the earliest Halloween candy and the importance of slowing down in Autumn. We also talk knitting, DIY Halloween music vide ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2020
14. What is Halloween? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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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15m 45s
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