One of Clare and I´s favorite times of the year is Halloween. We love the holiday, but also the smells and colors of autumn. Listen to our third podcast where we try to explain some of the misconceptions about Halloween. Read below to find out what a misconception is and learn more vocabulary.
Vocabulary
| Misconceptions – an idea that is not correct Pitch dark – completely dark trick or treat – an activity in which children knock on the doors of houses at Halloween and shout ‘trick or treat’. costume – the clothes worn by people at a particular time in history, in a particular country or for a festivity. sinister – threatening or suggesting evil or harm; ominous. play a trick on someone – to confuse someone or cause problem for them elderly – polite word for old goodies – an object that people want or enjoy, often something nice to eat. coin – a small, round piece of metal, usually silver or copper coloured that is used as money. pennies – the smallest piece of money in the UK, US and Canada. barmbrack – a kind of cake or sweet bread containing dried fruit, traditionally eaten in Ireland at Halloween. savory-sweet – A blend where sweet and savory elements complement each other, adding depth. Askance – to look at or think about someone or something with doubt, disapproval or no trust. pea – a round, green seed, several of which grow in a pod, eaten as a vegetable. | ring – a circular piece of jewellery worn especially on your finger. rag – a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things risk – a situation involving exposure to danger loved ones – a family member, romantic partner, or close friend. flavor – (flavour) the distinctive taste of a food or drink lack – be without or deficient in death – the permanent ending of vital processes in a cell or tissue elaborately – in a detailed and carefully arranged manner mezcal – a distilled alcoholic beverage from Mexico, made from the fermented and cooked heart of the agave plant autumn – the season after summer and before winter neighbours – a person living next door to or very near to the speaker or person referred to to go commercial – to make something big to dress up – to put on special clothes in order to change your appearance carve pumpkins – cutting designs, often scary or funny faces, into the surface of a pumpkin turnips – a round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as a vegetable and also has edible leaves |
ENGLISH IMPULSE PODCAST
Now that you have listened to ‘Off the cuff – Episode 3: Halloween!’, have a listen to our other episodes.
