Party Games and Activities
Engaging in various entertainment, games, or planned activities during the party.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
charades
A fun party game where players act out words or phrases using gestures without speaking, and others guess what it is.
karaoke
An activity where people sing popular songs to pre-recorded music, often at parties or bars, using a microphone.
playlist
A collection of songs selected in a specific order to play continuously, like on a music app or device.
background music
Soft music played in the background during an event or activity to create atmosphere, without being the main focus.
split into teams
To divide a group of people into smaller teams for games or competitions, making it more organized and fun.
count me in
An informal way to say 'include me' or 'I'm joining,' used when agreeing to participate in an activity.
good call
A casual expression meaning 'that's a smart idea' or 'good suggestion,' used to agree with someone's opinion.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Happy birthday, Mark! This party is great!
This is a common birthday greeting followed by a compliment. Use it to start conversations at parties. 'Is great' uses simple present tense to describe current feelings.
What are we doing next?
A question to ask about the next activity in a sequence. Useful in social settings like parties. Present continuous 'are we doing' shows ongoing plans.
I love that game! Are we going to play in teams?
Expresses enthusiasm and asks for details. 'Going to' indicates future intention. Great for showing interest and clarifying rules in group activities.
What do you guys think?
An informal way to ask for opinions from a group. 'You guys' is casual for friends. Use it to involve others in decisions at casual events.
Karaoke sounds amazing!
A positive response to an idea, meaning it seems wonderful. 'Sounds' uses sensory verb for opinions. Helpful for agreeing enthusiastically in conversations.
Count me in for karaoke!
Means 'include me in the karaoke.' Informal and excited agreement. Use this phrase to join activities quickly and casually.
Does that sound like a plan?
Asks for confirmation on a proposed schedule. Useful for checking agreement in planning. Question form with 'does' for yes/no answers.
Perfect plan! Who's ready for some charades?
Strong approval followed by rallying the group. 'Who's ready' engages everyone. Use to build excitement and start activities at parties.