talking about parties

1. PARTY TIME!
Nivel Avanzado C1
Ana Mena

2. What’s the difference?
1. host / guest
2. a party animal / a party-pooper /party pleaser
3. crash a party / attend a party
4. a housewarming party / a going- away party
5. a theme party / a fancy dress or costume party
6. a family gathering / a get-together
7. a fete / a potluck dinner
8. a hen party / a stag party
9. a wine and cheese party / a dinner party
10. A sleepover party / a block party

3. Complete the sentences
1. “Have you heard? Claire’s getting married on the 29th August. She’s having her
…................the weekend before”
2. They had a big ...................about a month after they moved to their new place.
3. Jane was always the life and soul of the party. She really knew how to enjoy
herself. She has a reputation for being a …............
4. The …............had to be moved indoors when rain threatened.
5. All neighbours joined in a great …...............to celebrate Halloween last October.
6. Last week, we accepted an invitation to a small dinner party held by some friends.
7. A lot of people tried desperately …...............to meet the celebrities that had been
invited.
8. I’m having a ….............with my old school friends next April.
9. There were 123 ….............at our wedding reception.
10. Last time I attended a …...............I dressed up as a clown.

4. Discuss these questions
› What was the last party you organised like?
› Are you a party animal or a party pooper?
› Describe the best/worst party ever.
› How often do you have a big get-together?
› Have you ever been dragged to a party that turned out
to be amazing?
› Have you ever been to a potluck dinner?
› Have you ever crashed a party?