About the Book

"American Holidays is a vocabulary development text for English language learners focusing on words which are associated with the traditions, customs, and backgrounds of the special days celebrated in the United States, including the most recently established federal holiday, Juneteenth. The key vocabulary is presented in twenty-three readings, each associated with a specific holiday. Grammar exercises, reading comprehension questions, and discussion prompts are also included in each chapter."--

Book Synopsis

American Holidays introduces English language learners to the traditions, customs, and stories behind the holidays that shape life in the United States. Each of the twenty-three readings highlights a specific celebration-- from national observances like Independence Day and Thanksgiving to culturally significant days such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. Through accessible readings, learners build essential holiday-related vocabulary while exploring the historical and cultural roots of each event. Every chapter integrates grammar review, comprehension questions, and discussion activities, encouraging learners to connect their own traditions with those of the United States. Designed for classroom or independent study, American Holidays develops both language proficiency and cultural understanding, helping students engage more deeply in English-speaking communities.

Features

Twenty-three thematic units covering major U.S. holidays and observances, including Juneteenth Accessible readings that explain each holiday's history, symbols, and customs Key vocabulary highlighted and practiced through contextual activities Grammar review exercises linked to the reading content Reading comprehension and discussion questions that promote cultural exchange Suitable for classroom, tutoring, or independent learning

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About the Author

Alan Headbloom, co-author of American Holidays (with Sara Fischer and Barbara Klebanow), a lifelong educator, has taught language and linguistics from preschool to the workplace. Since 1992, he has coached expats and immigrants to the U.S. in companies large and small. Sara Fischer, PhD, has been involved in the education of and services for English language learners for over 25 years in New York City and currently trains bilingual teachers in the TESOL Program at Touro University. The late Barbara Klebanow was a devoted adult ESL teacher in Great Neck, New York.