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Hi English learners! 👋
Welcome back to The English Workout by ChatBubble. The newsletter that delivers weekly English practice directly to your inbox! 💌
It’s that time of year again. Pumpkins start appearing everywhere and there’s something spooky in the air! Why of course, it’s Halloween! 🎃
First of all, how much do you know about Halloween? Where did the holiday come from and why is everyone dressing up as vampires and ghosts?
Get ready to learn all about this terrifying traditions while practicing your English.
Let’s go! 🚀
Halloween facts I bet you didn’t know! 😉
📊 Intermediate B1 🎧️ Listening ⏱️ 5 mins
Have you ever heard of trick or treating? What about souling or guising? Watch the video below and count the number of halloween traditions mentioned.
OK, now watch the video again and try the quiz below to test your understanding.
Speak English now! 🗣️
Join me and other English speakers from around the world in the new ChatBubble conversation group on Telegram.
It’s fun, free and a great opportunity to improve your conversation skills.
Spaces are limited so come and see what you’re missing.
Here are some Halloween conversation questions for you to discuss in the group:
What are the odds of (probability of) you going to a Halloween party this weekend?
Have you ever been to a fancy dress (costume) party?
Do you like spooky (creepy) or scary films?
What was your favourite holiday when you were younger? Halloween, Christmas, Easter? Are there any other festivities in your country?
Have you ever carved a pumpkin?
A terrifying English quiz! 😵
Forget about vampires 🧛♀️ and zombies 🧟♀️ Everybody knows there’s nothing scarier than English grammar!
If you’re feeling brave, take this grammar quiz and see if you can get all 15 questions correct! You’ll also discover your English level 📊
Congratulations! You’ve survived the ChatBubble Halloween newsletter. Now go and watch a spooky film…in English of course! 😉
Leave a comment or reply with a 👍️ if you enjoyed this edition of The English Workout.
See you next time 😀
Dan @ ChatBubble
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