Happy Birthday Lucy

English Speaking Topic

It’s Lucy’s birthday today. A lot of people come to the party to celebrate her birthday. Listen to the conversation and learn how they use the Past Tense.

Lucy	That was a great surprise. Thank you very much, Sarah.
Sarah	Oh, don’t thank me. I didn’t do it. It was Jordan.
Lucy	Jordan!? But…
Sarah	Well, we all helped. I invited everybody. Peter got the drinks and Cindy and Ryan made the food. But it was Jordan’s idea. He organized it.
Lucy	Oh!
Jordan	Hi, Lucy. Happy birthday. Are you enjoying the party?
Lucy	Hello, Jordan. Yes, I am, thank you. Sarah said that you organized it.
Jordan	Oh, well, everyone helped. I didn’t do a lot really.
Lucy	Yes, but it was a nice idea. Thank you.
Jordan	That’s OK.
Jordan/Lucy	Look. Are you doing anything … ?
Jordan	Oh, sorry, after you…
Lucy	No, you first…
Jordan	Ok, Are you doing anything at the weekend?

Learn more: Talking about “Happy Birthday” in English