American English · A2 · Unit 23
American traditions
American traditions
By the end you can
- Describe a holiday in the US
- Compare a tradition in the US with one from your country
- Understand a short text about a tradition
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | a holiday on the fourth Thursday in November, with a big family dinner | We always go to my aunt's for Thanksgiving. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | We open our presents on Christmas Day. |
| the Fourth of July | July 4, Independence Day in the US | On the Fourth of July there are fireworks everywhere. |
| we celebrate | we have a party or special day for | We celebrate with the family. |
| a tradition | a tradition (something people always do) | It's a tradition in our family. |
| Halloween | October 31, when children dress up in costumes | The kids wear costumes on Halloween. |
| trick or treat | what children say at the door on Halloween to get candy | The children knock and shout: Trick or treat! |
| fireworks | fireworks (colored lights that explode in the sky) | We watched the fireworks. |
| turkey | turkey (a big bird, the main dish at Thanksgiving) | Grandma cooks the turkey. |
| in my country | in my country | In my country we celebrate New Year in the street. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- My favorite celebration is .
- Then we usually .
- In my country .
Then talk it through
A coworker invites you to Thanksgiving dinner in November and explains what happens. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.