We love Halloween… but why?

Every October, houses fill with pumpkins, streaming platforms turn dark and costumes come out of the closet. But… why do we love Halloween so much?

The psychology of fun fear

According to psychologists like Dr. Melisa Arias-Valenzuela, “scary but safe” experiences allow us to practice emotional regulation, release stress and even strengthen social bonds.
It’s like riding a roller coaster: we know there’s no real danger, but our bodies react anyway. And that… we love it!

Curiosity and mystery

Ghost stories, horror movies and dark sets allow us to explore themes such as death, the unknown or the afterlife, but in a symbolic and entertaining way.

Nostalgia and tradition

For many adults, Halloween connects with childhood memories: handmade costumes, movies like Hocus Pocus or Casper, and that thrill of going out to get candy (at least in the movies).

EXTRA: Halloween costume ideas

Easy for kids

• Ghost with white sheet
• Skeleton in black clothes and white ribbon
• Black cat with headband and makeup

Originals for adults

• “Error 404: Costume not found” (hanging poster)
• Movie character in VO: Wednesday, Harry Potter, Beetlejuice
• Emoji pair: 😱 + 👻

Learn English with Halloween

This season is perfect for expanding vocabulary and expressions in English. Here are some useful words:

• creepy 
That house looks creepy!

• chills 
I got chills watching that movie.
• goosebumps
This song gives me goosebumps.
• haunted
It’s a haunted castle.
• costume
What costume are you wearing?

Our language school

At ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE we know that learning a new language can be a challenge, but also a very rewarding experience. That’s why we offer you a wide variety of courses and programs adapted to your needs and goals.

English, German and Italian at your fingertips.

Personalized classes: If you prefer more individualized learning, our personalized classes will allow you to progress at your own pace and solve all your doubts. If you already have a good level of the language, you can opt for maintenance classes or if you are just looking to improve your pronunciation and fluency, another option would be a speaking course.

Group courses: If you are looking for a more dynamic environment and want to learn a language with other people with the same interests as you, our group courses are perfect for you.

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Language trips: Combine the useful with the fun! Our language trips will allow you to practice the language in a real environment and discover incredible places.

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