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Halloween

8 articles
10 fall traditions from around the world
5 min read 5 min

When we think of well-known autumn traditions, many of us imagine Halloween, known for its carved pumpkins, scary movies, and kids in costumes. But ar...

10 spooky English idioms to use this Halloween
3 min read 3 min

The English language is rich with vivid expressions, many of which have a spooky twist — perfect for the Halloween season. Whether you’re looking to s...

10 spooky Netflix picks to learn English with this Halloween
5 min read 5 min

Who said that studying can’t be fun? Skip the trick and treat yourself this Halloween with some spooky Netflix picks to help you on your language jour...

10 autumnal movies to help you learn English
4 min read 4 min

For many people, fall is all about chunky knit sweaters and drinking all things pumpkin-spiced. The Danish even have a word for creating a warm and co...

How to get in the mood for Halloween (for couch potatoes)
3 min read 3 min

For 2000 years people have been celebrating what we know today as Halloween. It all kicked off over in Ireland when the Celts started ‘Samhain’, a fes...

13 strange and thrilling facts about Halloween
3 min read 3 min

Get your adrenaline pumping in a haunted house, carve pumpkins by the bonfire, and eat your yearly allotment of candy in one sitting. It’s easy to see...

Nothing says Halloween like caramel corn: Easy recipe
1 min read 1 min

Nothing says Halloween like a bowl of fresh, poppin’ caramel corn. Kendra, in the video below, will show you how to make some (tip: it’s a great, home...

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
3 min read 3 min

It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of the most famous horror books and movies… and not ...