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Holiday? What's a holiday? | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing English Podcast, we explain what Americans mean when they say “holiday,” and how that meaning differs from places like the UK, where the word often means vacation. You’ll learn what a bank holiday is in the U.S., why holidays are scheduled the way they are, and which days many Americans have off work or school. We also look at what holidays mean in real life for workers and parents, including pay, overtime, and childcare.
Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcast
Music: “Cherish” by Sascha Ende https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherish
License: https://ende.app/en/standard-license
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By Freya Yskes**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing English Podcast, we explain what Americans mean when they say “holiday,” and how that meaning differs from places like the UK, where the word often means vacation. You’ll learn what a bank holiday is in the U.S., why holidays are scheduled the way they are, and which days many Americans have off work or school. We also look at what holidays mean in real life for workers and parents, including pay, overtime, and childcare.
Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcast
Music: “Cherish” by Sascha Ende https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherish
License: https://ende.app/en/standard-license