1. Outdoor Movies in NYC
Where: Bryant Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, etc.
What to say:
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Let’s grab a blanket and watch a movie under the stars!
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What genre do you prefer: comedy, drama, or thriller?
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This park is packed! Let’s find a spot near the front.
Vocabulary:
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screening (proyección)
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lawn (césped)
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folding chair (silla plegable)
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blanket (manta)
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sunset (atardecer)
2. Free Concerts & Live Music
Examples: SummerStage in Central Park, Lincoln Center’s outdoor performances, Celebrate Brooklyn!, etc.
Useful phrases:
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Who’s performing tonight?
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This band is amazing!
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Let’s dance!
Vocabulary:
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live performance
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headliner (artista principal)
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soundcheck
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crowd (multitud)
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stage (escenario)
3. Summer Picnic Culture
What’s a summer event without snacks?
Many New Yorkers bring food to outdoor events — sandwiches, fruit, iced tea, or classic NYC bagels.
Useful phrases:
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What’s in your picnic basket?
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Try this homemade lemonade!
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Can you pass the chips?
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Let’s sit in the shade.
Vocabulary:
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cooler (nevera portátil)
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refreshments
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snacks
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shade / sun
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insect repellent
4. Block Parties & Street Events
What are they?
Street closed to traffic, music, games, food stalls, street art…
Phrases to learn:
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This block party is so lively!
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There’s a DJ on every corner!
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Let’s check out that food truck.
Vocabulary:
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bounce house (castillo hinchable)
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food truck
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street art
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dance circle
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neighborhood vibe
Mini Practice Task (opcional para tus lectores)
Imagine you are going to an outdoor movie in Central Park. Write 4–5 sentences describing what you bring, who you go with, and what the movie is. Try to use at least 5 of today’s vocabulary words.
Final Tip:
Summer in NYC is a perfect time to practice English naturally. Just listening to announcements, talking to new people, and reading event flyers helps your vocabulary grow.
What’s your favorite kind of summer event?