Halloween and Fear


Poziom: B1/B2

Dynie, kostiumy i dreszczyk emocji – zakręć kołem i porozmawiaj o Halloween, strachu i odwadze.

Pełna lekcja Let’s Talk: Halloween and Fear – w sklepie

Halloween Traditions

  • What do you know about Halloween and its history?
  • Why do people celebrate Halloween?
  • Do you think all countries should celebrate Halloween?
  • Why do some people choose not to celebrate Halloween?
  • How does Halloween affect culture, especially in countries like the U.S.?
  • Why do people go trick-or-treating?
  • Do you think trick-or-treating is safe today?
  • Is there an age when someone is „too old” to go trick-or-treating?
  • How do you think Halloween has changed over time? Was it better in the past or now?
  • What would an alien think if it came to Earth and saw people celebrating Halloween?

Costumes, Food and Fun

  • Have you ever dressed up for Halloween? What was your costume?
  • What Halloween costume would you like to wear?
  • What do you think makes a good Halloween costume?
  • Why are pumpkins a big part of Halloween?
  • What do you think about the black and orange colours of Halloween?
  • What do you think of Halloween food and candy? Do you have a favourite?
  • Do you like scary movies?
  • What’s the best Halloween movie you’ve seen?
  • What are some fun Halloween games or activities?
  • Do you find Halloween scary? Why or why not?
  • How would you persuade a reluctant parent to let you host a Halloween party at home?

Fear and Bravery

  • What are you most afraid of?
  • What is something that scares you, and why do you think it’s scary?
  • Do you watch horror movies or read horror books?
  • Have you ever visited a haunted house? How did you feel?
  • Have you ever had a spooky or mysterious experience? What happened?
  • How do you deal with fear?
  • What were you afraid of when you were a child?
  • How did you learn to cope with your childhood fears?
  • What does it mean to be brave?
  • Who is braver: men or women?
  • What do you think are the most common fears people have, and why?

Why We Love Being Scared

  • Why do you think people enjoy being scared, like in horror movies or haunted houses?
  • In what ways do people expose themselves to fear on purpose?
  • How is the feeling of fear similar to excitement? How is it different?
  • Do all people react to scary experiences in a similar way?
  • Can facing your fears bring any benefits? What are they?
  • Is a horror film scarier when you watch it alone or with a group of friends?