🇬🇧🇨🇳 festival - 节日 : English Lesson

Meaning of "festival" ("节日"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A festival is a large, joyful event where people gather to celebrate something special. Festivals can be about music, food, culture, or traditions. Some festivals are loud and exciting, with parades and fireworks, while others are peaceful and full of delicious food.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

At the music festival, Dad danced so badly that even the speakers tried to run away.

My dog mistook the balloon festival for a giant chew toy convention.

Grandpa called the chili festival a “beautiful disaster” after tasting the spiciest one on the planet.

At the pet festival, my cat won "Most Unimpressed Attendee."

The popcorn festival was great until a giant popcorn fight broke out—and I became the target.

A boy and his mum go to a small town festival. The festival has music and food. The festival has bright lights and fun games. At the festival kids dance and sing on the street. At the end of the festival they sit and eat, and they smile as they walk home.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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