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BIRTHDATE

 Your birthdate is a significant part of your personal identity. It marks the exact day, month, and year you were born and is celebrated annually. People often share their birthdate to find out if they share it with others or to plan birthday celebrations. In this lesson, you will learn how to ask about and share your birthdate, describe past birthday celebrations, and talk about upcoming plans for your special day.


Grammar Focus:

Present Simple:

  • To state facts about your birthdate or birthdays in general.
    • Example: My birthdate is May 14th.

Past Simple:

  • To talk about previous birthday celebrations.
    • Example: Last year, I had a big birthday party with my friends.

Future with ‘Going to’/’Will’:

  • To talk about future plans for your birthday.
    • Example: Next year, I’m going to celebrate my birthday in Paris.

Ordinal Numbers:

  • Used when talking about the exact day of the month.
    • Example: I was born on the 15th of March.
      (First, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc.)

Vocabulary:

  1. Birthdate-Related Terms:

    • Birthdate
    • Birthday
    • Year of birth
    • Age
    • Zodiac sign
    • Celebrations
    • Milestone birthday (18th, 21st, 30th, etc.)
  2. Birthday Celebration Words:

    • Cake
    • Candles
    • Gifts
    • Invitations
    • Balloons
    • Party
    • Surprise
    • Anniversary
  3. Ordinal Numbers (1st to 31st):

    • First (1st)
    • Second (2nd)
    • Third (3rd)
    • Fourth (4th)
    • Fifth (5th), etc.

Useful Expressions:

  • Talking about your birthdate:

    • My birthdate is (month, day, year).
    • I was born on the 22nd of April, 1990.
    • My birthday is next week on October 12th.
  • Asking for someone’s birthdate:

    • When is your birthdate?
    • What day were you born on?
    • Can I know your birthdate?
  • Talking about birthday celebrations:

    • I usually celebrate my birthday with a small party.
    • For my last birthday, I went on a trip with friends.
    • Next year, I’m planning a big celebration for my birthday.

Sentences:

  1. Present Simple for facts:

    • My birthdate is July 3rd.
    • I was born on the 15th of August.
  2. Past Simple for past events:

    • Last year, I celebrated my birthday with my family.
    • I had a surprise birthday party when I turned 21.
  3. Future with ‘Going to’ for plans:

    • I’m going to celebrate my birthday at a restaurant next month.
    • For my next birthday, I’m planning to travel.

Questions and Answers:

  1. Q: When is your birthdate?
    A: My birthdate is April 18th, 1995.

  2. Q: How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
    A: I usually celebrate by having dinner with friends and family.

  3. Q: What did you do for your last birthday?
    A: For my last birthday, I had a small party at home.

  4. Q: What are your plans for your next birthday?
    A: Next year, I’m going to have a big celebration at the beach.


Conversation:

Situation: Talking about birthdates and birthday celebrations

A: Hey, when’s your birthday?
B: My birthdate is July 7th. What about yours?
A: I was born on March 2nd.
B: That’s cool! How do you usually celebrate?
A: I like to go out to dinner with my family and close friends.
B: That sounds nice! Last year, I had a small party, but next year I’m going to do something bigger.
A: Really? What are you planning?
B: I’m thinking of having a beach party. I love spending my birthday near the ocean.
A: That sounds like a lot of fun! I’m sure it’ll be great.


Reading:

Celebrating Birthdays Around the World

Birthdates are celebrated differently in various cultures, but the essence of a birthday remains the same: it’s a time to remember the day you were born and celebrate another year of life. In some cultures, birthdays are quiet, family-oriented events, while in others, they are big celebrations with friends and large gatherings.

For example, in the United States and many Western countries, it is common to throw a party with cake, candles, and presents. Many people also enjoy surprising their loved ones with special birthday celebrations. In countries like Mexico, children often celebrate with a piñata, a fun tradition where the birthday person breaks open a colorful object filled with candy.

In China, certain birthdays are considered especially important. The first birthday of a baby and the 60th birthday of an adult are big milestones, celebrated with large family gatherings. In contrast, in many African cultures, birthdays might be less formal, but are still a moment to show love and appreciation.

No matter where you are in the world, your birthdate is a special time to celebrate with the people you care about and to look forward to the year ahead.

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