Understanding Age and Birthdays in English

Emma teaches English phrases related to birthdays, focusing on common mistakes, discussing age, and cultural differences. She explains the correct use of 'was born' and 'years old', and highlights false friends like 'anniversary'. The video also covers birthday expressions, zodiac signs, and cultural sensitivities around age. Emma concludes with resources for further learning.

What special occasion is Emma celebrating in the video?

• Her graduation

• Her birthday

• Her wedding

• Her anniversary

What is the correct way to say the year you were born?

• I am born in 1992

• I was born in 1992

• I born in 1992

• I have born in 1992

Which preposition is used with the year when stating your birth year?

• on

• at

• in

• by

How should you correctly express your age in English?

• I have 25 years

• I am 25 years old

• I am 25 year old

• I have 25 year old

What verb is used to describe a recent change in age?

• turned

• aged

• grew

• became

What do you say if you forget to wish someone on their birthday?

• Happy Late Birthday

• Happy Belated Birthday

• Happy After Birthday

• Happy Missed Birthday

What is a 'false friend' in language learning?

• A word that looks similar in two languages but has different meanings

• A friend who doesn't help you learn

• A word that is the same in two languages

• A friend who speaks a different language

What does 'bday' stand for?

• Big day

• Best day

• Birthday

• Bright day

What is a zodiac sign based on?

• Your favorite color

• Your favorite animal

• The month you were born

• Your birth year

Why might some people not like to share their age?

• It's illegal to ask

• They don't know their age

• They forget their age

• It's considered private