🎖️ This week on the Learn English Podcast, we’re diving into an important American holiday — Veterans Day. Celebrated every year on November 11th, this day holds deep meaning for people across the United States. But have you ever wondered why Veterans Day is celebrated on this exact date? In this episode, we’ll discuss the history behind the holiday, how Americans celebrate it, and what it represents today.

First, we’ll explore the origins of Veterans Day, going back to World War I. You’ll learn how the armistice signing on November 11, 1918, marked the end of the war and made that date so significant. We’ll also look at how Veterans Day is celebrated today — from parades and speeches to community events honoring those who have served in the U.S. military.

Understanding these traditions will help you learn English through American culture while improving your listening comprehension. You’ll gain a better understanding of how Americans honor their veterans and why this day is such an important part of U.S. history and culture.

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📝 Vocabulary List:

1) veteran: a person who has served in the armed forces

2) commemorate: to remember or celebrate something officially

3) truce: an agreement to stop fighting for a time

4) federal holiday: a holiday observed by the federal government of the United States

5) military cemetery: a cemetery where only veterans are buried

6) Sacrifice: the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else

7) Patriotic: having or expressing devotion to one's country

8) Hesitant: reluctant, unsure, or unwilling to take action

9) Decimated: to destroy or kill a large proportion of

10) Proclaim: To declare something officially or publicly.