Talk about age using simple English

Talk about age using simple English

This simple and natural conversation shows two friends talking about each other’s age in a friendly way. It is perfect for beginners who want to learn easy English through real-life situations. The dialogue uses short, clear sentences for better understanding. It helps learners practice daily use English with confidence. A great way to improve spoken English step by step through practical conversation.

Character Introduction

  • Anna – A friendly student who enjoys meeting new people.

  • Tom – Her classmate, cheerful and open to conversation.

Conversation Script

Anna
Hi Tom, can I ask you something?
Tom
Sure, Anna. What do you want to ask?
Anna
How old are you?
Tom
I am 20 years old. How about you?
Anna
Oh nice, I am 19 years old.
Tom
So you are younger than me by one year.
Anna
Yes, but only a little younger.
Tom
True, we are almost the same age.
Anna
Do you like being 20?
Tom
Yes, I feel more grown-up now.
Anna
That’s good. I feel young at 19.
Tom
Haha, age is just a number.
Anna
Yes, but birthdays are always fun.
Tom
I agree, birthdays are the best.
Anna
When is your birthday?
Tom
My birthday is in July. What about yours?
Anna
Mine is in September.
Tom
Great! We can celebrate together in class.
Anna
That sounds fun. Let’s do that!
Tom
Yes, it will be a happy memory.

Beginner english phrases from conversation with meaning and examples

1) How old are you? — Asking someone’s age.
Example 1: How old are you? You look very young.
Example 2: She politely asked, “How old are you?”

2) Younger than — When someone has fewer years.
Example 1: My sister is younger than me by two years.
Example 2: He is younger than most students in the class.

3) Almost the same age — Very close in age.
Example 1: We are almost the same age, just a few months apart.
Example 2: They look like friends because they are almost the same age.

4) Grown-up — Feeling older or more mature.
Example 1: After getting a job, he feels more grown-up now.
Example 2: Living alone made her feel grown-up.

5) Age is just a number — Age doesn’t always matter.
Example 1: She says age is just a number when following dreams.
Example 2: He keeps learning because age is just a number for him.

6) Birthdays are fun — Saying birthdays are enjoyable.
Example 1: Birthdays are fun when friends come together.
Example 2: For kids, birthdays are always fun and exciting.

7) Celebrate together — To enjoy an event with others.
Example 1: Let’s celebrate together after the exam.
Example 2: They decided to celebrate together at home.

8) Happy memory — Something good to remember.
Example 1: Our school picnic is a happy memory for me.
Example 2: Her first birthday party is a happy memory she still smiles about.

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Top english sentences to speak fluently in daily life

Base SentenceAlternative ExpressionReal-Life Example Sentence
How about you?What about you?I finished my work. What about you?
And you?I’m ready to go. And you?
What do you think?I like this idea. What do you think?
How do you feel about it?I feel good about it. How do you feel about it?
What’s your opinion?I shared my plan. What’s your opinion?
What’s your choice?I chose tea. What’s your choice?
What’s your plan?I’m going home now. What’s your plan?
Almost the sameNearly the sameThe two shirts look nearly the same.
Very similarOur answers are very similar.
More or less the sameThe prices are more or less the same.
Pretty much the sameThe weather is pretty much the same today.
Hardly any differenceThere is hardly any difference between them.
Almost identicalThe designs are almost identical.
Nearly identicalThe twins look nearly identical.
We can celebrateLet’s celebrateLet’s celebrate your success tonight.
We should celebrateWe should celebrate this achievement.
Let’s have a celebrationLet’s have a celebration after the result.
We can have a partyWe can have a party this weekend.
Let’s mark the momentLet’s mark the moment with a small treat.
We can enjoy togetherWe can enjoy together after the exam.
Let’s make it specialLet’s make it special for her birthday.