Vocabulary: Be ready for Halloween!

Halloween is on its way, so you may start seeing some unfamiliar words around. You may think “spoo-what?” but no worries, we’re here to help you understand these common Halloween Vocabulary and terms.

1.     Werewolf:

werewolf is a human that has the ability to transform into a wolf. This is a mythical figure, but a werewolf costume looks amazing and terrifying!

Helga Simon Wedding_ Werewolf theatre

2.     Spooky:

If you feel frightened, scared, and/or uneasy about something, then that thing is definitely spooky! This word might not be very commonly used throughout the year, but when it comes to Halloween, the spookier the better!

spooky tree #23

3.     Jack-O’-Lantern: 

Pumpkin carving is a fun activity to do with friends; letting your imagination create the funniest or scariest faces on a pumpkin. But the best part of it all is seeing the result of your hard work displayed with a candle in it, lighting up the whole room! This is called a Jack-o-Lantern.

Boylan Lanterns II

4.     Goosebumps:

After you see something spooky, you might feel some weird sensations in your body, including goosebumps. This has nothing to do with a goose, but instead is when your skin feels tingly after the temperature changes suddenly or you feel a strong emotion!

espanto

5.     Trick or Treat: 

In countries where Halloween is celebrated, kids go from house to house dressed in costumes, collecting candy. This is known as “trick-or-treating”. You may wonder why it’s called that, and the story goes all the way back to the Middle Ages when children went door to door begging for food or money, and they would sing for them or say a prayer to pay them back on November 1st, the day of the dead.

october in the bay area

6.     Scarecrow: 

Originally used to scare birds away from the crops in farms, scarecrows are now a typical Halloween decoration. They are made out of hay and old clothes and look like a man, so don’t get confused!

Scarecrow Fest 017

7.     Candy Corn:

Candy Corn is a very typical Halloween candy in North America. They have this name thanks to the resemblance to real corn niblets and because of the corn syrup used to make them.

and this is how I distract myself

 

Gabriela Garcia

Enjoy this post? Please share!

Instagram

Facebook

5 days ago

Strong English helps you take the next step toward your goals in Canada.Whether you’re preparing for IELTS/CELPIP or building confidence for work, ILAC Night School gives you the flexibility to study after your day.✨ Strong English. Strong Future.👉 Learn more here: ilac.com/nightschool-toronto-vancouver/ ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

7 days ago

Big news for graduate students coming to Canada! 🇨🇦IRCC just announced major updates that make the path to studying in Canada even smoother for future Master’s and PhD students. Please refer to this link with 🔗 www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/graduate-student.html✨ No cap or PAL requirement for graduate students (starting January 2026)✨ Simpler, faster study permit process✨ Spouses and common-law partners remain eligible for an open work permitIf you're aiming for a master’s degree, ILAC’s University Pathway Program can get you there, with direct entry to 90+ programs across Canada and no IELTS or TOEFL required.Ready to take the next step?📩 [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

2 weeks ago

It’s party season at ILAC!Join us in Toronto and Vancouver for food, music, prizes, and the best holiday vibes. Ugly sweaters welcome! 😄🎅🎉 TORONTO EVENTSYoung Adults & High School Holiday Party📍 Firkin On Bay (1075 Bay St.)📅 December 10, 6–9 PM🎁 Prize: 2 Marlies Game tickets (ugliest sweater)💸 Free — registration required🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/yas-ho-ho-holiday-ilac-party-tickets-1975586542530?aff=oddtdtcreator19+ Holiday Party📍 Momentos (180 Pearl St.)📅 December 11, 9 PM–2 AM🎁 Prize: $250 (ugliest sweater)💸 $15 — includes 1 drink + 1 pizza🔗 www.linktr.ee/momentos.ca🎉 VANCOUVER EVENTSYoung Adults & High School Holiday Party📍 WHB Campus (808 W Hastings St.)📅 December 10, 5–7:30 PM💸 Free🎁 Prize: 1 Whistler trip🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/ilac-ya-holiday-party-tickets-1974936237450?aff=oddtdtcreator19+ Holiday Party📍 Library Square (300 W Georgia St.)📅 December 11, 9 PM–2 AM💸 $15 — includes 1 drink🎁 Prize: 1 Whistler trip🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/hohoho-holiday-party-tickets-1970799774177Don't miss them! ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook