Mom: “We have a special occasion coming up soon. Do you remember what it is?”
Child: “Is it Grandma’s birthday?”
Mom: “Yes, it is! Grandma’s birthday is next Saturday. We’re going to have a big family dinner.”
Child: “Yay! Will Uncle Mark be there?”
Mom: “Yes, Uncle Mark and Aunt Lisa will be coming too. And your cousins!”
Child: “I can’t wait to see them! Are we having cake?”
Mom: “Of course! Grandma loves chocolate cake, so we’ll get her favorite.”
Child: “What can I give Grandma for her birthday?”
Mom: “How about you make her a birthday card? She loves the ones you make!”
Child: “I’ll make the best card ever!”
Mom: “I’m sure she will love it. Let’s get everything ready for the celebration!”
Vocabulary List
- Birthday [ˈbɜːrθdeɪ] (noun) – The anniversary of the day someone was born.
- Example: “We’re celebrating my brother’s birthday this weekend.”
- Anniversary [ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri] (noun) – The yearly celebration of an event, like a wedding.
- Example: “My parents are celebrating their wedding anniversary today.”
- Celebration [ˌselɪˈbreɪʃən] (noun) – A special event or activity for a happy occasion.
- Example: “We had a big celebration for the new year.”
- Cake [keɪk] (noun) – A sweet baked food, often served at birthdays and other celebrations.
- Example: “I made a strawberry cake for Grandma’s birthday.”
- Cousins [ˈkʌzənz] (noun) – The children of your aunt or uncle.
- Example: “My cousins are coming to visit for the weekend.”
- Card [kɑːrd] (noun) – A piece of paper with a message, often given for birthdays or special occasions.
- Example: “I made a birthday card for my friend.”
- Family dinner [ˈfæmɪli ˈdɪnər] (noun) – A meal shared with family members, often during special occasions.
- Example: “We always have a big family dinner for Thanksgiving.”
Grammar Tip: When talking about special occasions, you can use the phrase “coming up” to refer to something in the near future, like “The party is coming up soon.” Use “will” for future plans: “We will celebrate her birthday.” To show possession, use “Grandma’s birthday” or “Uncle Mark’s anniversary.” You can also say “let’s” to suggest an activity, like “Let’s get everything ready for the celebration.”
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Mom: "We have a special occasion coming up soon. Do you remember what it is?"
Child: "Is it 's birthday?"
Mom: "Yes, it is! 's birthday is next Saturday. We’re going to have a big family dinner."
Child: "Yay! Will Uncle be there?"
Mom: "Yes, Uncle Mark and Aunt will be coming too. And your cousins!"
Child: "I can’t wait to see them! Are we having ?"
Mom: "Of course! Grandma loves cake, so we’ll get her favorite."
Child: "What can I give Grandma for her birthday?"
Mom: "How about you make her a birthday ? She loves the ones you make!"
Child: "I’ll make the best card ever!"
Mom: "I’m sure she will love it. Let’s get everything ready for the !"