Tom’s Birthday Party
Beginner English Lesson
VOCABULARY
1. Birthday – (burth-dey) /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/
Noun: The day you were born, celebrated every year
Synonyms: anniversary, celebration
Sample sentence: Tom is excited because it’s his birthday today.
Noun: The day you were born, celebrated every year
Synonyms: anniversary, celebration
Sample sentence: Tom is excited because it’s his birthday today.
2. Cake – (keyk) /keɪk/
Noun: A sweet baked food made with flour, sugar, and eggs
Synonyms: pastry, dessert
Sample sentence: Tom’s mom bakes a big chocolate cake.
Noun: A sweet baked food made with flour, sugar, and eggs
Synonyms: pastry, dessert
Sample sentence: Tom’s mom bakes a big chocolate cake.
3. Gift – (gift) /ɡɪft/
Noun: Something you give to show love or appreciation
Synonyms: present, offering
Sample sentence: Tom receives a gift from his friend.
Noun: Something you give to show love or appreciation
Synonyms: present, offering
Sample sentence: Tom receives a gift from his friend.
4. Friends – (frendz) /frɛndz/
Noun: People you like and trust
Synonyms: companions, buddies
Sample sentence: Tom invites his friends to the party.
Noun: People you like and trust
Synonyms: companions, buddies
Sample sentence: Tom invites his friends to the party.
5. Celebrate – (sel-uh-breyt) /ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/
Verb: To enjoy a special event or day
Synonyms: rejoice, honor
Sample sentence: They celebrate Tom’s birthday together.
Verb: To enjoy a special event or day
Synonyms: rejoice, honor
Sample sentence: They celebrate Tom’s birthday together.
STORY
Tom’s Birthday Party
Tom is very happy
because today is his birthday.
He invites all his friends
to a party at his house.
His mom bakes a big chocolate cake
and prepares snacks.
Tom’s friends bring gifts for him.
At the party,
everyone sings “Happy Birthday” to Tom.
He feels special and smiles.
After cutting the cake,
they play games
and have a lot of fun.
In the evening,
the party ends.
Tom thanks everyone for coming.
It was a wonderful birthday!
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Multiple Choice
True or False
1. What is Tom celebrating?
2. What does Tom’s mom make?
3. Who comes to the party?
4. What do they do at the party?
5. How does Tom feel?
True or False
6. Tom’s mom makes a chocolate cake.
7. Tom celebrates alone.
8. Tom receives gifts.
9. The party ends in the morning.
10. Tom thanks his friends.
DISCUSSION
1. What does Tom celebrate?
2. Who does Tom invite?
3. What food is prepared?
4. What activities do they do?
5. How does Tom feel?
6. How do you celebrate your birthday?
7. What is your favorite part of a birthday party?
8. Is it important to invite friends?
9. Have you baked a cake before?
10. What gift do you like to give?