ESL WORKSHEET - Party time

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

PARTY TIME

LinguaHouse

Apr. 5, 2021

Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Celebrations and Special Events; Food and Drink; Vocabulary and Grammar; Irregular Verbs; Present Perfect; Just, Already, Yet
Publication date: 04/05/2021

Students discuss party planning activities and then listen to a dialogue about preparations for a birthday party. The use of the present perfect simple with already, yet, and still is introduced, and other uses of the present perfect are reviewed. Students activate this language in a speaking roleplay, and there is also an optional extension activity that relates to the “Happy Birthday” song. (by Stephanie Hirschman)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Essie: Where’s Emma? Is she at college?
Rowan: Yes, she’s been at college since 8:30 this morning. So, let’s talk about the party. I’ve never organized a surprise party before. Have you?
Essie: Yes, actually, I have. So, I’ve made a list of everything we need to do. Have you bought Emma’s present?
Rowan: Yes, I have. I bought her a really nice scarf during the after-Christmas sales. She’s wanted that scarf for ages! You’ve invited the guests, right?
Essie: Of course! I invited them two weeks ago.
Rowan: And we’ve already gotten the food and drinks.
Essie: Right, but we haven’t prepared them yet. I’m going to do that this morning.
Rowan: Have you made Emma’s favorite chocolate cake yet?
Essie: No, sorry, I still haven’t made the cake. There was so much to do yesterday that I didn’t have time.
Rowan: Have you ever made that kind of cake? The recipe looks difficult.
Essie: No, I haven’t, but I don’t think it will take very long. We can do that next. What else needs to be done? What about cleaning the house?
Rowan: I’ve just cleaned the house and moved the furniture. Look!
Essie: Oh yeah, I see! it looks great! When are you going to blow up the balloons?
Rowan: Oh no! I’ve forgotten to buy balloons. I’ll go to the store and get some now. Bye!
Essie: Bye. I guess I should start making the cake…

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