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This is your Everyday English class.
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Hello and welcome to English Cactus.
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My name is Anna.
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And my name is Brian.
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This podcast will help you practice your English in a fun and natural way, improving your listening skills.
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Now grab your coffee, relax, and let's begin.
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Today's episode is all about one of the most colorful
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and exciting holidays in the United states halloween that's right every
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year on october 31st people of all ages dress up in costumes decorate their homes
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and celebrate with parties and candy you'll see pumpkins ghosts witches
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and superheroes everywhere some people love scary costumes while others prefer something funny
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or creative in today's episode we'll talk about the most popular halloween traditions from trick -or -treat to haunted houses,
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and teach you useful words and expressions to describe them in English.
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You'll also learn how to talk about your Halloween costume, ask about other people's, and describe the spooky decorations you see around.
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So, whether you love Halloween or it's your first time hearing about it, this episode will help you understand how Americans celebrate this fun and creative holiday.
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Now, let's begin today's episode, Halloween Costumes and Traditions.
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Hey, Tom.
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I saw pumpkins and spider decorations everywhere on my way to work today.
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Is everyone getting ready for Halloween?
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Oh, yeah, definitely.
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Halloween is one of the most popular holidays here in the U .S.
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People love decorating their houses, dressing up, and going to parties.
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I've heard that Americans take Halloween very seriously.
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Is that true?
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Absolutely.
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Some people start planning their costumes a month in advance.
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Wow.
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So what are you going to wear this year?
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I'm not sure yet.
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Last year I dressed as a vampire.
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Black cape, fake teeth, and red makeup.
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It was easy but classic.
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That sounds cool.
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I'm still deciding on mine.
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I was thinking about being a witch or maybe a ghost.
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Something simple.
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Both are great choices.
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Costumes don't have to be complicated.
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You can even make your own with things you already have at home.
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That's a good idea.
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I might make a DIY costume then.
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Do people only dress up for parties?
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Not at all.
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Kids dress up too, for trick -or -treat.
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Oh, right.
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That's when kids go door -to -door asking for candy, right?
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Exactly.
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They knock on doors and say, trick -or -treat, and people give them sweets.
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That's adorable.
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I wish we had that tradition in my country.
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It's really fun.
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Some neighborhoods go all out with decorations, like skeletons, lights, and even fake graveyards in front yards.
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That sounds spooky, but fun.
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It is.
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And the costumes can be anything, not just scary.
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Some people dress up as superheroes, movie characters or even food.
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Food?
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Like what?
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Oh, I've seen people dressed as pizza, bananas, even tacos.
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Americans love being creative with their costumes.
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That's hilarious.
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I think I'll go as a cat.
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Simple but cute.
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That's a classic too.
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You just need cat ears, a little makeup and maybe a black outfit.
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Perfect.
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So besides costumes and candy, what else do people usually do?
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Many people go to Halloween parties.
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There's music, games, and sometimes contests for the best costume.
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Oh, I love that.
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Do adults go trick -or -treating too?
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Not really, but adults definitely celebrate.
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They love costume parties and haunted houses.
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Those are places made to be scary on purpose.
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Haunted houses?
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Like real ghosts?
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No, it's all fake, but it feels real.
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You walk through dark rooms with actors dressed as monsters.
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That sounds terrifying.
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I'd probably scream the whole time.
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Most people do, but that's part of the fun.
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I guess Halloween is a mix of scary and fun.
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Exactly.
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It's about creativity, imagination, and a little bit of fear, but the good kind.
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I like that.
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And what's the story behind Halloween?
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It started a long time ago, from an old Celtic festival called Samhain.
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People believed that on October 31st, the line between the living and the dead became thinner.
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Oh, that's interesting.
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Kind of spooky history.
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Yes.
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Over time, it became a celebration with costumes, suites, and community events.
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That's so cool.
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I can see why people love it so much.
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Yeah, it's one of those holidays where everyone, kids and adults, can have fun.
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I can't wait for my first real Halloween in the U .S.
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You'll love it.
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Just don't forget to say trick -or -treat if you go out with friends.
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Deal.
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And I'll make sure my costume is ready.
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I'm sure it'll be great.
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Happy Halloween, Sarah.
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Happy Halloween, Tom.
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Today's dialogue between Sarah and Tom was full of fun expressions about Halloween,
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one of the most popular holidays in the United States.
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That's right.
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Halloween is all about creativity, costumes, and a little bit of spooky fun.
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Let's go through the main parts of their conversation and learn some useful vocabulary.
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Phrase 1.
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People love decorating their houses, dressing up, and going to parties.
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The expression dressing up means wearing a costume, something different from your normal clothes.
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Exactly.
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You can say, I'm dressing up as a witch, or the kids love dressing up for Halloween.
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It's very common to use this phrasal verb for parties or special events.
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And, decorating their houses means adding things like spider webs, pumpkins, skeletons, and lights.
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Americans love to make their homes look spooky.
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Phrase 2.
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Last year, I dressed as a vampire.
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Notice that Tom says, dressed as, not dressed like.
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When you talk about costumes, you use as.
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Right.
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You can say, I dressed as a cat, or she dressed as a superhero.
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It's a small detail, but it makes your English sound more natural.
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Phrase 3.
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Kids go door to door asking for candy.
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This is the most famous Halloween tradition, trick or treat.
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Yes.
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When kids say trick or treat, they're basically saying, give me candy or I'll play a little trick on you.
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But it's all for fun.
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No one actually plays tricks.
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Parents usually go with their kids, and neighbors give out chocolates, lollipops, or little toys.
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It's a very friendly tradition.
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Phrase 4.
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Some neighborhoods go all out with decorations.
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The phrase, go all out, means to put in a lot of effort or do something in a big way.
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For example, she went all out for her birthday party, or they went all out decorating their house for Halloween.
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Some people even spend weeks preparing huge displays with fog machines and sound effects, like a mini haunted house.
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Phrase 5.
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The costumes can be anything, not just scary.
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That's an important point.
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Even though Halloween started as a spooky holiday, not all costumes are scary.
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Yes.
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People dress up as funny characters, famous people, superheroes, or even food.
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The idea is to be creative and have fun.
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You might see a vampire next to a princess, or a ghost next to a slice of pizza.
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That's Halloween.
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Let's go over some of the key words and expressions from the dialogue.
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1. Costume.
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Clothes you wear to look like someone or something else.
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Example.
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I wore a vampire costume for Halloween.
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2. Trick or treat.
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What kids say when they go door to door asking for candy.
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Example.
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The kids shouted, trick or treat, outside my house.
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3. Pumpkin, a big orange fruit often used for decorations or pie.
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Example, we carved a pumpkin and put a candle inside.
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4. Spooky, something a little scary but fun.
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Example, the music was spooky but everyone laughed.
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5. Haunted house, a place made to look scary often with actors and decorations.
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Example, we went to a haunted house last weekend.
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6. Witch, a woman with magical powers, often wearing a black hat.
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Example, my costume was a witch with a broom.
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7. Scary.
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Something that makes you feel afraid.
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That horror movie was really scary.
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Halloween in the U .S is a mix of spooky fun and creativity.
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It's not just for kids.
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Adults celebrate too.
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That's true.
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There are Halloween parties everywhere.
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At schools, offices, and even restaurants.
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Many people join costume contests and parades.
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And the decorations can be incredible.
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You'll see fake cobwebs, skeletons, pumpkins, and lights on almost every street.
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Some families carve pumpkins together.
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It's called making a jack -o' -lantern.
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They cut faces into the pumpkin and put a candle inside.
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It's also common for people to watch scary movies, bake Halloween cookies, or visit haunted houses during October.
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And one fun cultural fact, people often greet each other by saying Happy Halloween all day long.
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That's right.
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It's a celebration of imagination, community, and, of course, candy.
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That's our breakdown for today.
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Now you know how to talk about costumes, decorations, and Halloween traditions in English.
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Keep practicing these words, and next time you celebrate Halloween, try describing your costume or decorations in English.
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Now that we've explained the dialogue, let's practice some model sentences you can use to talk about Halloween.
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Yes, these examples will help you describe your costume, talk about traditions, and join Halloween conversations in English.
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Talking about costumes.
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You can start with simple sentences, like, I'm dressing up as a witch.
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I'm wearing a vampire costume.
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My costume is funny, not scary.
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Or you can ask someone, what are you going to be for Halloween?
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Are you dressing up this year?
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I love your costume.
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Did you make it yourself?
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These questions are great when you meet people at a Halloween party.
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Describing decorations To talk about what you see around town, you can say There are pumpkins everywhere.
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The houses look so smoky.
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My neighbor went all out with decorations.
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And if you decorate your house, you can say We carved a pumpkin.
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We put fake spider webs on the door.
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I made a ghost out of a white sheet.
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And here are some ways to describe Halloween traditions.
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Kids go trick -or -treating in the evening.
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People give candy to children.
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We have a costume party with friends.
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You can also say, we watch scary movies on Halloween night.
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There's a haunted house near my school.
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I went to a Halloween parade downtown.
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Talking about feelings.
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You can share your opinion or feelings too.
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Halloween is so much fun.
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I love scary decorations.
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I don't like haunted houses.
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They're too scary for me.
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And if you're surprised or excited, you can say, That costume is amazing!
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Wow, your pumpkin looks great!
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This party is so cool!
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Expressing creativity Halloween is all about imagination.
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You can say, I made my costume myself.
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I created a superhero outfit with things from home.
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My friends and I dressed up as characters from a movie.
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Those are perfect examples.
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And if you don't like scary costumes, you can say, I prefer something funny, not spooky.
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Or, my costume is cute, not creepy.
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Remember, you can use these sentences to talk about Halloween in class, at work, or with friends.
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Yes, don't worry about being perfect.
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Just have fun and describe what you see, wear, or do.
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Try saying a few of these sentences out loud.
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It's a great way to practice pronunciation and vocabulary.
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And who knows, maybe you'll teach someone a new English word at your next Halloween party.
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Hey Tom, I saw pumpkins and spider decorations everywhere on my way to work today.
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Is everyone getting ready for Halloween?
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Oh yeah, definitely.
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Halloween is one of the most popular holidays here in the U .S.
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People love decorating their houses, dressing up, and going to parties.
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I've heard that Americans take Halloween very seriously.
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Is that true?
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Absolutely.
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Some people start planning their costumes a month in advance.
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Wow.
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So what are you going to wear this year?
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I'm not sure yet.
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Last year, I dressed as a vampire.
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Black cape, fake teeth, and red makeup.
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It was easy, but classic.
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That sounds cool.
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I'm still deciding on mine.
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I was thinking about being a witch or maybe a ghost.
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Something simple.
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Both are great choices.
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Costumes don't have to be complicated.
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You can even make your own with things you already have at home.
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That's a good idea.
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I might make a DIY costume then.
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Do people only dress up for parties?
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Not at all.
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Kids dress up too, for trick -or -treat.
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Oh, right.
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That's when kids go door -to -door asking for candy, right?
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Exactly.
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They knock on doors and say, trick -or -treat, and people give them sweets.
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That's adorable.
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I wish we had that tradition in my country.
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It's really fun.
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Some neighborhoods go all out with decorations, like skeletons, lights, and even fake graveyards in front yards.
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That sounds spooky, but fun.
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It is.
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And the costumes can be anything, not just scary.
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Some people dress up as superheroes, movie characters, or even food.
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Food?
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Like what?
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Oh, I've seen people dressed as pizza, bananas, even tacos.
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Americans love being creative with their costumes.
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That's hilarious.
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I think I'll go as a cat.
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Simple, but cute.
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That's a classic, too.
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You just need cat ears, a little makeup, and maybe a black outfit.
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Perfect.
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So, besides costumes and candy, what else do people usually do?
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Many people go to Halloween parties.
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There's music, games, and sometimes contests for the best costume.
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Oh, I love that.
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Do adults go trick -or -treating, too?
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Not really, but adults definitely celebrate.
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They love costume parties and haunted houses.
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Those are places made to be scary on purpose.
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Haunted houses?
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Like real ghosts?
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No, it's all fake, but it feels real.
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You walk through dark rooms with actors dressed as monsters.
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That sounds terrifying.
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I'd probably scream the whole time.
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Most people do, but that's part of the fun.
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I guess Halloween is a mix of scary and fun.
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Exactly.
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It's about creativity, imagination, and a little bit of fear, but the good kind.
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I like that.
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And what's the story behind Halloween?
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It started a long time ago, from an old Celtic festival called Samhain.
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People believed that on October 31st, the line between the living and the dead became thinner.
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Oh, that's interesting.
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Kind of spooky history.
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Yes.
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Over time, it became a celebration with costumes, sweets, and community events.
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That's so cool.
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I can see why people love it so much.
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Yeah, it's one of those holidays where everyone, kids and adults, can have fun.
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I can't wait for my first real Halloween in the U .S.
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You'll love it.
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Just don't forget to say trick -or -treat if you go out with friends.
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Deal.
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And I'll make sure my costume is ready.
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I'm sure it'll be great.
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Happy Halloween, Sarah.
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Happy Halloween, Tom.
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That was such a fun episode.
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Today, we learned all about Halloween,
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one of the most creative and exciting celebrations in the United States.
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Yes, we talked about costumes, decorations, trick -or -treat, haunted houses, and lots of spooky vocabulary.
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We also learned how to describe what people wear, what they do, and how they celebrate this special holiday.
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Exactly.
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Remember, you can use all these words and sentences to talk about Halloween or any other celebration in English.
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That's right.
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Try saying things like, I'm dressing up as a witch, or the decorations look so spooky.
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It's great practice for pronunciation and fluency.
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And if your country doesn't celebrate Halloween, that's okay.
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You can still enjoy learning about this tradition and the culture behind it.
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Yes, learning about holidays like Halloween helps you understand how people live and communicate in English -speaking countries.
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We hope this episode helped you learn new vocabulary
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and gave you some ideas for fun ways to practice your English this week.
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And we'd love to know, do people celebrate Halloween in your country?
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What kind of costumes do you like?
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Tell us in the comments.
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Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.
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When you subscribe, you stay updated on all our new episodes and help us keep creating free content for you.
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Your support means a lot, and it helps us reach more English learners around the world.
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Keep practicing, keep learning, and remember, English is more fun when you make it part of your everyday life.
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Take care everyone!
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Have a safe and happy Halloween!
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See you next time on English Cactus!
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale s’appuie sur la vidéo « Halloween — Talking About Costumes and Traditions ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : halloween, costume, scary, English, trick. Cette vidéo contient 348 phrases et 2790 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 20:05. Le locuteur parle à un rythme régulier d’environ 139 mots par minute, confortable pour le shadowing. Seuls 79 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc exigeant.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
15 mots de la vidéo à retenir, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| costume nom | /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ | costume |
| scary adjectif | /ˈskɛə.ɹi/ | sinistre, terrifiant |
| trick nom | /ˈtɹɪk/ | tour |
| decoration nom | /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ | décoration |
| spooky adjectif | /ˈspuːki/ | esfrayant, effrayant |
| pumpkin nom | /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ | citrouille |
| haunt verbe | /hɔnt/ | hanter |
| candy nom | /ˈkæn.di/ | bonbon, sucrerie |
| ghost nom | /ɡoʊst/ | fantôme, spectre |
| phrase nom | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | expression |
| superhero nom | /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ | super-héros, superhéros |
| celebration nom | /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ | célébration |
| creativity nom | /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/ | créativité |
| spider nom | /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ | araignée |
| imagination nom | /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ | imagination |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Sens |
|---|---|
| go through verbe | traverser |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- I'm still deciding on mine.
- I think I'll go as a cat.
- Are you dressing up this year?
- Did you make it yourself?
- What kind of costumes do you like?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant | I've heard · I've seen · we've explained |
| Superlatifs the -est / the most … — le plus haut ou le plus bas d’un groupe | the most colorful · the most popular · the best |
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | keep creating · keep learning · love hearing |
| Possibilité avec « might / may » might/may + verbe — quelque chose de possible mais pas certain | might make · might see |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 48 contractions et formes réduites, comme I'm, don't, you'll. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « th »: thin /ˈθɪn/, cloth /klɒθ/
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, sheet /ʃit/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /h/ — il se souffle, il n’est pas muet: haunt /hɔnt/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/, hilarious /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/, horror /ˈhɒɹ.ə/
- /tʃ/ et /dʒ/ — à ne pas adoucir en « ch » et « j »: imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/, magical /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: scary /ˈskɛə.ɹi/, trick /ˈtɹɪk/, decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, superhero /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Répétez phrase par phrase à vitesse normale, en reprenant chacune jusqu’à ce que votre rythme corresponde à celui du locuteur.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme costume, scary, trick.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.