Celebrations
6.3. Listen to the audio and find out the celebration types. Then write the correct number under the photos. Two are extra.
Arranging Celebrations and Having Parties
1. Useful Vocabulary for Parties
Types of celebrations
- a birthday party
- a surprise party
- a wedding reception
- an anniversary celebration
- a graduation party
- a farewell party / a goodbye party
- a housewarming party (for a new home)
- a holiday party (Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.)
Match the type of celebration to the correct description.
Write a–e.
a) birthday party
b) farewell party
c) housewarming party
d) wedding reception
e) graduation party
1) ____ a party when someone finishes university or school
2) ____ a party when someone moves to a new home
3) ____ a party for someone who is leaving (a job, a city, etc.)
4) ____ a party after a couple gets married
5) ____ a party to celebrate someone’s birth date
Party words
- guests
- host / hostess (the person who gives the party)
- invitation / invite
- decorations
- balloons, banners, lights
- snacks, drinks, dessert, cake
- music, playlist
- games, activities
Choose the correct word.
a) The person who gives the party is the __________.
1) guest 2) host 3) waiter
b) We put up balloons and lights as __________.
1) invitations 2) decorations 3) activities
c) Chips, nuts, and cookies are __________.
1) snacks 2) desserts 3) games
d) People we invite to a party are __________.
1) hosts 2) guests 3) teachers
2. Making Suggestions
Use these patterns to suggest ideas:
a) “Let’s …”
Very common, friendly, and direct.
- Let’s have a party this weekend.
- Let’s invite our classmates.
- Let’s make a chocolate cake.
You can answer:
- Sounds good! / Great idea!
- I’m not sure. / I don’t think that’s a good idea.
b) “Why don’t we … ?”
A polite suggestion.
- Why don’t we celebrate at my house?
- Why don’t we order some pizza?
- Why don’t we play some games?
You can answer:
- That’s a great idea.
- Good idea, but it might be expensive.
c) “We could …”
Use this for possible ideas.
- We could have a barbecue in the garden.
- We could decorate the room with balloons.
- We could make a playlist for the party.
You can answer:
- Yes, we could do that.
- Or we could go to a restaurant instead.
d) “How about … ? / What about … ?”
Use with a noun or -ing verb.
With a noun:
- How about a picnic in the park?
- What about a movie night?
With -ing:
- How about inviting our English teacher?
- What about making some sandwiches?
You can answer:
- Yes, how about Saturday evening?
- I’m not sure about that.
Complete the sentences with:
Let’s / Why don’t we / We could / How about
a) _________ invite our classmates?
b) _________ have a barbecue in the garden.
c) _________ making a playlist for the party?
d) _________ celebrate at my house?
Choose the best reply.
a) A: Let’s have the party on Monday morning.
B:
1) Sounds great!
2) I don’t think that’s a good idea. People have to work.
b) A: Why don’t we order some pizza?
B:
1) That’s a great idea.
2) I’m really sorry, but I can’t.
c) A: We could decorate the room with balloons.
B:
1) Yes, we could do that.
2) Maybe next time. I’m busy.
3. Accepting and Rejecting Suggestions
Accepting
- That’s a good idea.
- Sounds great!
- I love that idea.
- Yes, let’s do that.
Rejecting (politely)
- I’m not sure about that.
- I don’t think that’s a good idea.
- Maybe we could do something else.
- I’d prefer to (do something else).
Example:
- A: Let’s have the party on Monday morning.
- B: I don’t think that’s a good idea. People have to work.
Are these sentences ACCEPTING (A) or REJECTING (R) a suggestion?
a) That’s a good idea. ____
b) Maybe we could do something else. ____
c) Sounds great! ____
d) I’m not sure about that. ____
e) Yes, let’s do that. ____
4. Inviting People to a Party
You can invite people:
- face to face
- by phone
- by message / email
- with an invitation card
a) Simple invitations
- I’m having a party on Saturday. Would you like to come?
- I’m throwing a small party next Friday. Do you want to come?
- I’m having a few friends over this weekend. Would you like to join us?
b) Giving details
Include:
- what
- when
- where
- why (optional)
Example:
- I’m having a birthday party on June 15th at 7 p.m. at my house.
- We’re having a barbecue on Sunday afternoon in the park near the school.
You can add:
- There will be music and games.
- We’ll have snacks and drinks.
- You can bring a friend if you like.
Choose the correct option to complete the invitation.
“I’m __________ a small party on Friday. Would you like to come?”
a) doing
b) throwing
c) going
Rewrite the invitation to include more details.
Use this information:
• what: a birthday party
• when: June 15th at 7 p.m.
• where: my house
Example start:
“I’m having a birthday party …”
Write 1 complete sentence:
___________________________________________________________
5. Accepting an Invitation
Be friendly and clear.
Short answers
- Yes, I’d love to.
- That sounds great, thanks!
- I’d love to come. What time does it start?
- Thanks for inviting me. I’ll be there.
Longer example
- A: I’m having a party on Friday night. Would you like to come?
- B: I’d love to, thanks! What time should I arrive?
6. Refusing an Invitation (Politely)
Give a reason if possible and say something kind.
Useful phrases:
- I’m really sorry, but I can’t.
- I’d love to, but I have other plans.
- Thanks for inviting me, but I’m busy that day.
- Maybe next time.
Example:
- A: We’re having a small party on Saturday. Do you want to come?
- B: I’d love to, but I’m working on Saturday. Maybe next time.
Circle the best answer.
a) Your friend invites you to a party and you want to go.
You say:
1) I’m really sorry, but I can’t.
2) Yes, I’d love to.
b) You are busy on Saturday and cannot go.
You say:
1) Thanks for inviting me, but I’m busy that day.
2) That sounds great, thanks!
c) You refuse but want to be kind.
You say:
1) Maybe next time.
2) I don’t like parties.
7. Asking for and Giving Party Details
Asking questions
- What time does the party start?
- Where is the party?
- When does it finish?
- Can I bring anything?
- Who else is coming?
- Is there a dress code?
Giving information
- It starts at 7 p.m. and finishes around 11.
- It’s at my house, 25 Green Street.
- You can bring a drink if you like.
- Just wear something casual.
Write a suitable question for each answer.
a) Answer: “It starts at 7 p.m.”
Question: __________________________________________?
b) Answer: “It’s at my house, 25 Green Street.”
Question: __________________________________________?
c) Answer: “You can bring a drink if you like.”
Question: __________________________________________?
8. Planning a Party – Useful Phrases
Talking with a friend about plans
1) Decide the type of party:
- Let’s have a small birthday party for Anna.
- We could throw a surprise party.
2) Choose the date and time:
- How about next Saturday evening?
- Why don’t we start at 6 p.m.?
3) Choose the place:
- We could have it at my place.
- What about the café near the station?
4) Food and drinks:
- Let’s order some pizza.
- We could make some snacks.
- How about making a fruit salad?
5) Music and activities:
- Let’s create a playlist.
- We could play some games.
- What about watching a movie later?
Put the conversation in the correct order (1–5).
___ Good idea. How about next Saturday evening?
___ And we could create a playlist and play some games.
___ Yes, that works. We could have it at my place.
___ Let’s have a small birthday party for Anna.
___ Great. Let’s order some pizza.
9. On the Day of the Party: Useful Expressions
Welcoming guests
- Hi! Come in!
- I’m glad you could come.
- Thanks for coming.
- Make yourself at home.
Offering food and drinks
- Would you like something to drink?
- Can I get you a drink?
- Help yourself to some snacks.
- There’s pizza in the kitchen.
During the party
- Are you having a good time?
- Do you want to play a game?
- Let’s take some photos.
Saying goodbye
- Thanks for coming!
- It was great to see you.
- I hope you had a good time.
- See you soon!
Choose the best phrase for each situation.
a) A guest arrives at your house. You say:
1) Make yourself at home.
2) Maybe next time.
b) You want to offer a drink. You say:
1) Can I get you a drink?
2) I’d love to, but I’m busy.
c) The party is finishing. You say:
1) See you soon!
2) What time does it start?
10. Short Sample Dialogues
Dialogue 1: Making suggestions
A: Anna’s birthday is next week.
B: Let’s have a party for her.
A: Good idea! How about Saturday afternoon?
B: Sounds good. We could meet at my place.
Dialogue 2: Inviting someone
A: I’m having a small party on Friday evening at my house. Would you like to come?
B: I’d love to, thanks! What time does it start?
A: At 7 p.m.
B: Great, I’ll be there.
Dialogue 3: Refusing politely
A: We’re having a barbecue on Sunday. Do you want to come?
B: I’m really sorry, but I can’t. I’m visiting my grandparents.
A: That’s okay. Maybe next time.
B: Yes, thanks for inviting me.
Complete the dialogue with suitable phrases from the tutorial.
A: I’m having a party on Saturday. ________________________?
B: ________________________, thanks! What time does it start?
A: It starts at 8 p.m.
B: Great, ________________________.
Expressions of quantity – A2 Tutorial
Theme: Celebrations and Parties 🎉
## 1. “Some” and “Any”
### 1.1 “Some”
We use **some** with:
- **countable plural nouns**: some balloons, some guests
- **uncountable nouns**: some music, some juice
**Use “some” in:**
- **affirmative (positive) sentences**
- **offers** and **requests**
**Examples (celebrations):**
- We have **some balloons** for the party.
- There is **some cake** on the table.
- Would you like **some juice**?
- Can I have **some music** for my birthday video?
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### 1.2 “Any”
We use **any** with:
- **countable plural nouns**: any gifts, any chairs
- **uncountable nouns**: any water, any money
**Use “any” in:**
- **negative sentences**
- **questions**
**Examples (celebrations):**
- We don’t have **any candles** for the cake.
- There isn’t **any music** at the party.
- Are there **any snacks** on the table?
- Is there **any juice** left?
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### 1.3 Quick check
Choose **some** or **any**:
1. There are not ___ balloons in the room.
2. We have ___ ice cream for the guests.
3. Are there ___ flowers for the wedding?
4. Can I have ___ more cake, please?
*Answers:*
1. any 2. some 3. any 4. some
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## 2. “Much” and “Many”
### 2.1 “Many” – for countable plural nouns
Use **many** with things you can count:
guests, gifts, balloons, chairs, photos, songs
**Often in:**
- **questions**
- **negative sentences**
**Examples:**
- Are there **many guests** at the party?
- We don’t have **many chairs** for everyone.
- There aren’t **many balloons** in the room.
At A2, we usually **don’t** say “There are many guests” in positive sentences. We prefer:
- There are **a lot of guests**.
---
### 2.2 “Much” – for uncountable nouns
Use **much** with things you cannot count:
money, time, food (in general), music, juice, cake (as a mass), noise
**Often in:**
- **questions**
- **negative sentences**
**Examples:**
- Is there **much food** at the party?
- There isn’t **much juice** left.
- We don’t have **much time** to decorate.
Again, in positive sentences we usually prefer **a lot (of)**, not “much”:
- There is **a lot of food** at the party. (NOT “There is much food.”)
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### 2.3 Quick check
Choose **much** or **many**:
1. Are there ___ presents under the tree?
2. We don’t have ___ money for the party.
3. There aren’t ___ chairs in the room.
4. Is there ___ noise at the festival?
*Answers:*
1. many 2. much 3. many 4. much
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## 3. “A lot (of)”
We use **a lot of** with:
- **countable plural nouns**: a lot of guests, a lot of balloons
- **uncountable nouns**: a lot of food, a lot of music
**Use it mostly in positive sentences.**
It means: **many / much**.
**Examples:**
- There are **a lot of guests** at the party.
- We have **a lot of snacks** and drinks.
- There is **a lot of music** and dancing.
You can also say **“We danced a lot”** (no noun after “a lot”).
- We laughed **a lot** at the party.
---
### 3.1 Quick check
Complete with **a lot of** or **a lot**:
1. There are ___ balloons in the garden.
2. We sang and danced ___ at the wedding.
3. There is ___ food on the table.
*Answers:*
1. a lot of 2. a lot 3. a lot of
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## 4. “A few” and “A little”
### 4.1 “A few” – small number (countable)
Use **a few** with countable plural nouns:
guests, gifts, candles, photos, games
It means **some but not many** (a small number).
**Examples:**
- There are **a few guests** in the garden.
- We have **a few party games** for the children.
- I took **a few photos** of the birthday cake.
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### 4.2 “A little” – small amount (uncountable)
Use **a little** with uncountable nouns:
juice, money, time, music, food, cake (mass)
It means **some but not much** (a small amount).
**Examples:**
- There is **a little juice** in the bottle.
- We have **a little time** before the guests arrive.
- Can you play **a little music** at the party?
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### 4.3 “Few” and “Little” (without “a”) – more negative
This is higher than A2, but useful:
- **Few** guests = almost no guests
- **A few** guests = some guests (it’s OK)
- **Little** food = almost no food
- **A little** food = some food (it’s OK)
Compare:
- We have **a few** snacks. (Some snacks; it’s enough.)
- We have **few** snacks. (Not enough snacks.)
- There is **a little** juice. (Some; OK.)
- There is **little** juice. (Almost none; problem.)
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### 4.4 Quick check
Choose **a few** or **a little**:
1. There are ___ candles on the birthday cake.
2. We have ___ time before the party starts.
3. I invited ___ friends to my celebration.
4. There is ___ cake left. Do you want it?
*Answers:*
1. a few 2. a little 3. a few 4. a little
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## 5. Summary Table
| Type of noun | Positive (common) | Questions / Negatives (common) |
|--------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Countable plural | some, a few, a lot of | any, many |
| Uncountable | some, a little, a lot of | any, much |
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## 6. Practice – Party Sentences
Choose the correct word:
1. There are (much / many / a lot of) balloons at the birthday party.
2. We don’t have (much / many / a lot of) juice. Can you buy more?
3. Are there (some / any) games for the children?
4. There is (a few / a little) music, but it’s very quiet.
5. I invited (a few / a little) classmates to my party.
6. There are (some / any) flowers on the wedding tables.
7. We took (much / many / a lot of) photos at the festival.
8. There isn’t (some / any) cake left.
**Answers:**
1. a lot of
2. much
3. any
4. a little
5. a few
6. some
7. a lot of / many (both possible; “a lot of” is more natural in speech)
8. any
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