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How Americans Really Celebrate Thanksgiving | Learn English (B1)
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🦃In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn how Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and why it is such an important holiday in the United States. Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, and it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In this episode, you will hear about common traditions, family gatherings, and the special meaning behind this holiday.
You will also learn about popular Thanksgiving activities such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, watching American football, going on a turkey trot, giving to charity, and the busy shopping day called Black Friday. These traditions are explained in simple, easy-to-understand English to help you improve your listening skills and understand American culture.
This episode is designed for B1 English learners who want to build vocabulary and improve comprehension by listening to real-life stories from the United States.
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📝 Vocabulary List:
1) Abundance - A large quantity of something; plentiful supply.
2) Centerpiece - The main or most important item that is the focus of attention.
3) Sponsor - A person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in return for advertising.
4) Float - A decorated platform, often on wheels, that is used in a parade.
5) Backyard - The area of ground immediately adjoining a house or other building.
6) Turkey trot - A short run or jog, often held on Thanksgiving Day.
7) Mission/shelter - An organization that provides food, clothing, and other assistance to people in need.
8) Pass out - To distribute or give out.
9) Backlash - A strong negative reaction to a new situation or development.
10) Giving Tuesday - A global day of charitable giving, held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
📜 SOURCES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nN-dV3tUIU
https://www.macys.com/s/parade/