JAM topic · Beginner
How I Celebrate My Birthday
Talk about how you usually celebrate your birthday with your friends and family.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
tell when your birthday is
- 2
Middle
describe the party and activities
- 3
End
say why birthdays are special to you
Sample answer
about 120 words · 1 minuteMy birthday is on the fifteenth of October, and I always look forward to it. On my special day, my parents wake me up with a happy birthday song and a nice breakfast. In the afternoon, we invite my close friends and relatives to our home for a small party. My mother bakes a delicious chocolate cake with candles on top. Everyone sings together while I blow out the candles and make a secret wish. After eating cake, we play fun indoor games and open colorful presents. I feel very grateful to receive thoughtful gifts from my loved ones. Celebrating my birthday makes me feel happy and loved by everyone around me. It is my favourite day of the year.
Use it for ideas. Say it your own way.
Useful phrases
on my special day
On my special day, I wear new clothes.
blow out the candles
I blow out the candles on my cake.
make a secret wish
Close your eyes and make a secret wish.
favourite day of the year
New Year is my favourite day of the year.
Common mistakes
My birthday is in 15th October.
My birthday is on the 15th of October.
Use the preposition on before specific dates.
I celebrate my birthday with blow candles.
I celebrate my birthday by blowing out candles.
Use the preposition by followed by a gerund to show how an action is done.
Tips for this topic
- Describe traditional elements like cake, candles, and gifts to keep speaking easily.
- Talk about how your family makes the day special to express personal feeling.
Now say it yourself
Speak on “How I Celebrate My Birthday” for one minute. You get what went well and the one thing to fix.