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A surprise birthday party in English (beginner)
Beginner English for a surprise birthday party. Key line: “Ben, can you close your eyes for one second?”
Full script
Lin
Ben, can you close your eyes for one second?
Them
Uh, sure. Is this another weird game?
Lin
Just trust me. And no peeking, okay?
Them
I can smell cake. I'm not peeking.
Lin
Okay, now open them. Happy birthday, Ben!
Them
Wait—this is for me? You remembered?
Lin
Of course. You talk about cake all year.
Them
Fair. The cake gave it away first.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
close your eyes
✓ Can you close your eyes for one second?ask someone to close their eyes briefly
one second = just a moment
trust me
✓ Just trust me.Ask them to trust you first
Use this before explaining
no peeking
✓ No peeking, okay?playful: don't look yet
more natural than don't look
birthday
✓ Happy birthday!common birthday wish
common birthday wish
Quick answers
close your eyes: what to say in English
Say “Can you close your eyes for one second?” — ask someone to close their eyes briefly. one second = just a moment.
trust me: what to say in English
Say “Just trust me.” — ask them to trust you first. Use this before explaining.
no peeking: what to say in English
Say “No peeking, okay?” — playful: don't look yet. more natural than don't look.
birthday: what to say in English
Say “Happy birthday!” — common birthday wish. common birthday wish.