Happy Birthday!

birthday decorations
Type: Vocabulary
Originally published on October 2, 2022 and last updated on February 4, 2023

Birthdays are a time when we celebrate getting one year older.

Some people like celebrating their birthday because they get presents and spend time with friends and family.

Other people don’t like their birthday because they don’t want to get older.

Usually, children love celebrating their birthday because they get lots of toys and maybe have a party with their friends.

Instructions:
Go through the vocabulary below with your students and ask them to try and use this vocabaulry where possible when discussing the different conversation questions.

Useful Vocabulary

Try and use the following vocabulary when answering the question. Click to look up the definition in the dictionary

  • birthday (noun)
  • present (noun)
  • gift (noun)
  • celebrate (verb)
  • candle (noun)
  • party (noun)
  • look forward to (phrasal verb)
  • enjoy (verb)

Conversation Questions

  • Do you like celebrating your birthday?
  • When is your birthday?
  • What present would you like for your next birthday?
  • Do you usually get a birthday cake?
  • What is the best present you ever received for your birthday?
  • Do you prefer celebrating your birthday or the birthday of a friend?
  • What is the month of the year to have a birthday? Why?
  • What is the worst day to have a birthday? Why?
  • How many presents do you usually get on your birthday?
  • Do you usually receive birthday cards?
  • Would you prefer to receive presents or money for your birthday?
Gregory
This conversation topic was prepared by Gregory

Gregory is a qualified TEFL teacher who has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (ESL) for over a decade. He has taught in-person classes in Spain and to English learners around the world online.