ESL WORKSHEET - Birthdays and parties

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

BIRTHDAYS AND PARTIES

LinguaHouse

Jan 27, 2025

Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Celebrations and Commemorations; Celebrations and Special Events; People and Places; Vocabulary Lesson; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 01/27/2025

In this updated lesson, students talk about birthdays and parties. They first engage with the topic and review birthday vocabulary. The students then discuss parties in general and what is involved in planning a birthday party before listening to two people planning their party. After completing a comprehension task, they focus on the functional language in the conversation used to make and respond to suggestions. After practicing the language, the students finish with a productive task in which they plan and describe a joint birthday party. There is a party game at the end to review and practice the vocabulary. (by Victoria Aitken)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

James: I’m so excited we are going to have a party together. It’s going to be so much fun.
Freda: I know, me too, but we have lots to organize.
James: Right! What kind of party should we have?
Freda: How about a costume party?
James: Hmmm, I’m not sure. It sounds fun but we don’t have much time, and we would need to find a fancy costume.
Freda: Yeah, you’re right. I know, why don’t we have a yard party? The weather is perfect. And we can keep it simple? Just music, food, and drink?
James: That’s a great idea. But whose yard can we use? It needs to be quite big.
Freda: My parents have a big yard; we can have it there?
James: Yes, that’s perfect. When are we going to have it? Should we have it on our birthday?
Freda: Yes, because the 14th is a Saturday, and that’s the best day for a party. What time?
James: What about from 2 pm onwards?
Freda: That sounds good. Should we decorate the yard?
James: Let’s just put up some balloons.
Freda: OK, and what about the music?
James: I’ll make a playlist, and my dad has some good speakers I can bring over.
Freda: Great. What about the food? Why don’t we have a barbecue?
James: Yes, that’s a good idea.
Freda: We just need to send out the invites.
James: Oh yes, I forgot about that. Let’s send an E-invite. It’s much easier, it doesn’t cost anything and it’s better for the environment.
Freda: OK. I will design one, and you can tell me if you like it.
James: Thanks, you are much better with creative things and technology.

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