New Year’s Eve Party Story & Vocabulary Lesson for ESL Learners
- Rose Sensei
- 6 days ago
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New Year Eve vocabulary + reading comprehension
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this fun ESL reading story and vocabulary lesson. Learn party words like balloons, streamers, confetti poppers and more, plus matching activities, sentence practice and a writing task. Perfect for adult ESL learners and teachers.
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🔗The Perfect New Year's Eve Party https://youtu.be/9DPk0VQNbnw
The Perfect New Year Eve's Party 🎉
It was New Year’s Eve, and Sarah was hosting her first-ever party. She had spent the entire day preparing, making sure everything was perfect. The living room sparkled with streamers and colourful balloons.
On the table, there were trays of snacks, a bowl of punch, and a plate of sparkling cupcakes, decorated with tiny party hats.
As the guests arrived, Sarah handed everyone a small noise maker and a glittering mask. The room soon filled with laughter, music, and the sound of confetti poppers.
At midnight, everyone gathered around the television for the countdown. With glasses of sparkling cider in hand, they raised a toast to the New Year. As the clock struck twelve, the guests joined hands in a circle and sang Auld Lang Syne, their voices filling the room with hope and cheer.
Outside the window, fireworks lit up the sky, and everyone cheered, shouting, “Happy New Year!” The party ended with laughter, memories, and a promise to make this New Year their best one yet.
📚 Vocabulary from the Story
Word / Phrase | Meaning |
Balloons | Soft rubber decorations filled with air |
Streamers | Long strips of colourful paper used for decoration |
Party hats | Small festive hats worn at celebrations |
Noise maker (party horn) | A small device you blow to make sound |
Mask | Face covering worn for fun or celebration |
Confetti poppers | Small devices that release colourful paper |
Toast | Raising glasses to celebrate |
Fireworks | Bright explosions seen in the sky |
Auld Lang Syne | Traditional New Year’s Eve song |
2. Match the Object to Its Description
This is something you blow to make a fun sound at parties.
What is it?
a) Streamer b) Noise maker c) Balloon
This is something colourful that hangs from the ceiling as a decoration. What is it?
a) Confetti popper b) Streamer c) Mask
This is a small hat you wear at a party. What is it?
a) Noise maker b) Party hat c) Toast
This is a small device that sprays colorful paper when popped. What is it?
a) Confetti popper b) Balloon c) Fireworks
What is the traditional song sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
a) Happy Birthday b) Jingle Bells c) Auld Lang Syne
3. Sentence Completion
At the party, everyone wore a sparkling _______.
We blew the _______ to make noise at midnight.
The room was decorated with _______ and balloons.
When the clock struck twelve, we popped the _______ to celebrate.
Everyone sang _______ to welcome the New Year.
🔑Answer
(mask)
(noise maker)
(streamers)
(confetti poppers)
(Auld Lang Syne)
Follow-Up Writing Task:
Prompt: “Describe your ideal New Year’s Eve party. Use at least three vocabulary words and include how you and your guests would celebrate with Auld Lang Syne.”
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