Have you ever been to a Halloween party? Halloween is a great time to explore a new culture, meet people, and practice your English.
Halloween is a popular event celebrated on October 31st, especially in the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking countries. It’s a fun and spooky time when children and adults dress up in costumes, decorate their homes with pumpkins and ghosts, and have Halloween parties. For English language learners, Halloween is also a great opportunity to learn about culture and practice new words!
One of the most famous Halloween traditions is trick-or-treating. On Halloween night, children wear costumes and go from house to house saying, “Trick or treat!” People give them candy or small treats. It’s a fun way to interact with neighbors and practice simple phrases like “Thank you” or “Happy Halloween!”
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Pumpkins are a big part of Halloween. Many people carve faces into pumpkins, which are called jack-o’-lanterns. You might hear the words scary, creepy, or spooky to describe the atmosphere of Halloween decorations. People also love to tell scary stories and watch horror movies during this time.
Halloween vocabulary is full of exciting words! You can learn new words like witch, ghost, vampire, and skeleton. You might also hear phrases like haunted house, which is a house that is said to have ghosts inside.
Try describing your costume, talking about your favorite candy, or learning Halloween songs. It’s a holiday that’s all about fun, imagination, and maybe a little scare!
So this October 31st, enjoy Halloween, learn new words, and have a spooky good time!
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