Learn English Through American Culture: Traditional Thanksgiving Foods

20/11/2023 19 min Episodio 12
Learn English Through American Culture: Traditional Thanksgiving Foods

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🍽️ It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, and if there’s one thing that makes this holiday special, it’s the food! In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore American culture through traditional Thanksgiving dishes. You’ll learn about the most popular foods served on Thanksgiving and how they became part of this holiday tradition.The star of the meal is the turkey, a symbol of abundance that dates back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Classic side dishes like stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, and cranberry sauce complete the feast. In this episode, we’ll talk about the history and meaning behind these dishes and how families across the U.S. celebrate this important holiday.Whether you’re curious about American traditions or want to improve your English listening skills, this episode is perfect for you. Learn vocabulary, practice listening, and discover the delicious culture behind Thanksgiving in the United States. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more episodes of the Learn English Podcast!🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msuscDeep fried turkey video: https://youtu.be/iD6-Io7hxEU📝 Vocabulary list1) Holiday season: The period from the end of October to January 1, including holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.2) Abundant: Existing in large quantities; plentiful; a lot of.3) Patriarch: The male head of a family or tribe.4) Leftovers: Remaining food from a meal that is not consumed and is stored for later use.5) Cavity: A hollow space.6) Bulk out: To increase the quantity or size of something.7) Zest: The outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring.8) star of the show: the main attraction or focus9) twofer: a two-for-one deal or something that combines two things10) comfort food: food that is familiar and reassuring