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Wishing someone a happy birthday in English (beginner)
Beginner English for wishing someone a happy birthday. Key line: “Happy birthday, Jake!”
Full script
Lin
Happy birthday, Jake!
Them
Thanks, Lin. I feel older today.
Lin
I have one tiny candle for you.
Them
Just one? The cake looks young now.
Lin
Yes, we keep your age a secret.
Them
Good plan. I like secrets.
Lin
Make a wish. I can sing now.
Them
Okay, sing softly. The candle looks nervous.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Greeting
✓ Happy birthday!Standard birthday greeting
Most common. Just say it.
Small gift
✓ I have one candle for you.Offering a candle
I have = I possess / I've got
Wish
✓ Make a wish.Think of a wish now
Often said before blowing out candles
Softly
✓ Sing softly.Sing in a quiet voice
softly = in a quiet way
Quick answers
Greeting: what to say in English
Say “Happy birthday!” — standard birthday greeting. Most common. Just say it.
Small gift: what to say in English
Say “I have one candle for you.” — offering a candle. I have = I possess / I've got.
Wish: what to say in English
Say “Make a wish.” — think of a wish now. Often said before blowing out candles.
Softly: what to say in English
Say “Sing softly.” — sing in a quiet voice. softly = in a quiet way.