14. What is Halloween? (English Vocabulary Le...

Which country shares the longest border with France? I think most people would say Spain. Spain is right next to France in Europe. Or perhaps you might have said Belgium, Switzerland, or Italy. But the answer is actually Brazil. Yes, Brazil. France and Brazil share a border of mo ...  Show more

English tests are everywhere. Many of you listening to this episode will have spent (or currently are spending) months preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and the Cambridge English qualifications. Passing a proficiency test is often required if you want to study abroad, ...  Show more

English listening about Halloween's origin and traditions!

Have you ever been to a haunted house or Haunted Mansion in Disneyland? Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever seen a goblin or a skeleton? Today, let’s dive into the creepy and spooky!Halloween is just around the corner, so what a perfect time to look at common vocabulary relat ...  Show more

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich interviews Jack and Rowan about Halloween. How much do they know about this scary celebration? Why do we make jack-o-lanterns out of pumpkins? Why do children go 'trick or treating'? Why do we dress up in scary costumes and try ...  Show more

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