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Responding to a 'Happy Birthday' Wish

Saying 'thank you' and responding appropriately after someone wishes you a happy birthday.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Sarah (Female)
Happy birthday, John!
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John (Male)
Oh, thank you, Sarah! That's very kind of you.
3
Sarah (Female)
No problem! Are you doing anything special today?
4
John (Male)
Just a small dinner with family later. Nothing too big.
5
Sarah (Female)
Sounds nice! Well, I hope you have a fantastic day.
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John (Male)
Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

birthday

A special day when someone was born, often celebrated with parties or gifts. Use it to wish someone well on their special day.

kind

An adjective meaning nice and thoughtful. Say 'that's kind of you' to thank someone for being helpful or friendly.

special

An adjective describing something unusual or important. Use it for events like 'a special dinner' to show it's not everyday.

fantastic

An adjective meaning excellent or wonderful. It's a positive way to describe something great, like 'a fantastic day'.

appreciate

A verb meaning to feel grateful for something. Use 'I appreciate it' to show thanks sincerely in conversations.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Happy birthday!

A common greeting to wish someone a joyful day on their birthday. It's simple and direct; use it at the start of birthday conversations.

Thank you, that's very kind of you.

A polite way to respond to a compliment or wish. The phrase 'kind of you' highlights the speaker's niceness; useful for showing gratitude in social situations.

No problem!

An informal response meaning 'you're welcome' or 'it's okay.' Use it casually after someone thanks you; it's easy and friendly for everyday talks.

Are you doing anything special today?

A question to ask about plans, using present continuous 'are you doing' for current activities. Great for continuing conversations and showing interest.

I hope you have a fantastic day.

A warm closing wish for a great day. 'I hope' expresses a positive desire; use it to end birthday chats politely and positively.

Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

A way to thank someone repeatedly, emphasizing sincerity with 'really.' Useful for reinforcing gratitude at the end of a conversation.