The Birthday Party

Topic: Food & Drink

Level: B1 - Intermediate

In this friendly phone call, Margarita shares her plans for her mother’s 80th birthday celebration with her friend Marcela. They discuss guest lists, catering options, and favorite dishes like chorizo and seafood, all while reflecting the warmth and humor of Cuban family life.

Use this audio to:

• Improve listening comprehension in Cuban Spanish

• Learn useful expressions for parties and family gatherings

• Hear how Cubans plan and talk about important celebrations

  
  

Use this audio to:

• Improve your listening comprehension of authentic Cuban Spanish.

• Notice intonation, rhythm, and everyday expressions used in casual speech.

• Practice shadowing (repeating aloud) to strengthen your pronunciation and fluency.

• Compare with the transcript to reinforce understanding and vocabulary.

So put on your headphones and “listen in”—this time, eavesdropping is actually encouraged!

The Birthday Party

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Want to keep learning?

The Birthday Party workbook includes:

• Full bilingual transcript (Spanish–English)

• Vocabulary for food, parties, and family life

• Comprehension questions and cultural notes

Join Margarita as she plans her mother’s milestone celebration — and discover the warmth of Cuban family traditions.