Talking about Holidays in English | A1 English Lesson
A1 English Lesson: How to Talk About Holidays in English
Talking about holidays is a fun cultural topic that you can use in real-life English conversations. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, New Year's Eve, or another special occasion, knowing how to talk about holidays will help you communicate more naturally and confidently.
In this A1 English lesson, you'll learn how to talk about holidays in English as Emmanuel describes two popular holidays in the United States. You'll also practice listening in English for beginners and learn common holiday vocabulary to talk about celebrations and traditions.
This lesson includes:
🎄 An A1 English Listening Video
📝 A Complete Transcript
📚 English Holiday Vocabulary
💬 A Speaking Practice Activity
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🎥A1 English Listening Video🎥
📝 Transcript 📝
Hi, I'm Emmanuel. Today, I want to tell you about some important holidays in the United States.
The biggest holiday in my country is probably Christmas. We celebrate it every December. We often decorate our homes and wear red and green clothes. Many people have the day off on Christmas Day. We visit our families, exchange gifts, and eat traditional food together. I like Christmas because it's fun, and I love spending time with my family.
Another holiday I really like is New Year's Eve. We celebrate it on December 31st. My friends and I usually wear nice clothes, watch fireworks, and drink champagne at midnight. We stay up late and celebrate together. I like New Year's Eve because it's exciting.
💬 Now it's your turn!
What is your favorite holiday?
How do you celebrate it?
Why do you like it?
📚 English Holiday Vocabulary 📚
Review these holiday words and expressions to build your English vocabulary and talk about holidays with confidence.
🎉 Holidays
Christmas · Christmas Eve · New Year's Eve · New Year's Day · Valentine's Day · St. Patrick's Day · Easter · Independence Day · Halloween · Thanksgiving
🎁 Holiday Actions
Celebrate · Decorate · Wear Nice Clothes · Exchange Gifts · Have the Day Off · Visit Family · Eat Traditional Food · Watch Fireworks · Drink Champagne · Stay Up Late
📅 Holiday Dates
December 25th · December 24th · December 31st · January 1st · February 14th · March 17th · March or April · July 4th · October 31st · November
💬A1 English Speaking Activity💬
Instructions: Answer the questions with your own ideas.
1. What is your favorite holiday? Why?
My favorite is _____________ because _____________.
2. When do you celebrate it?
We celebrate it on _____________.
3. How do you celebrate it?
We usually _____________.
4. Why do you like it?
I like it because _____________.
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