🎄Did you know that one short story completely changed how Christmas is celebrated around the world?

This episode of the Learn English Podcast explores A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens — the novella credited with creating modern day Christmas and introducing phrases still used in American English today.

Designed for intermediate English learners (B1–B2), this episode teaches real English vocabulary in context through the story of Charles Dickens, the history of Christmas in England and America, and the lasting cultural impact of one of the most famous books ever written. The episode also covers the best film and TV adaptations of A Christmas Carol for English listening practice, including recommendations for adult learners and younger learners alike.

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