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Formal Invitations: Accepting An Invitation

The document provides guidance on formal and informal invitations, accepting and declining invitations, and setting details for an invitation. It includes examples of invitation phrases for different situations. An example conversation demonstrates accepting an invitation, asking for details like time and gifts, and confirming plans.

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Formal Invitations: Accepting An Invitation

The document provides guidance on formal and informal invitations, accepting and declining invitations, and setting details for an invitation. It includes examples of invitation phrases for different situations. An example conversation demonstrates accepting an invitation, asking for details like time and gifts, and confirming plans.

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FORMAL INVITATIONS

 - Would you like to go to the mall Saturday night?


 - Will you see a movie with me?
 - I was wondering if we can see a concert tonight.
 - I would like to invite you for dinner tonight.

INFORMAL INVITATIONS
- Do you want to go to the zoo?
- How about going to the mall together?
- Let’s have dinner on Sunday.
- Let’s play tennis together.
- Care to come over for lunch?

ACCEPTING AN INVITATION
 - I’d like to, thank you.
 - I’d love to…
 - Okay, thanks
 - Sounds like a good idea.
 - Yes, I would like.
 I'd love to, thanks.
 Sure. What time?
 Sure. When should I be there?
 That sounds lovely, thank you
 That's very kind of you, thanks.
 What a great idea, thank you.

DECLINING AN INVITATION
 - Sounds good. But I can’t.
 - No, thanks.
 - I’d love to, but I can’t.
 - I would love to but I can’t.
 - No, but thanks for inviting me.
 - No, I’d better not.
 - Sounds great but I don’t think I can.
 - I’m afraid I can’t accept your invitation
 - I can't.  I have to work.
 - This evening is no good.  I have an appointment.
 - I'm busy tomorrow.  Can we meet another day?
 - That's very kind of you, but actually I'm doing something else this afternoon.
 - Well, I'd love to, but I'm already going out to the restaurant.
 - I'm really sorry, but I've got something else on.
 - I really don't think I can - I'm supposed to be doing something else.
 - I’d love to, but I can’t. I have an exam tomorrow.
 - Sounds good, but I don’t think I can. I have to work late.
 - No, I’d better not. My parents won’t allow me to go.
 - I’m afraid I can’t. I have other plans.

Accepting and declining invitations_ teacher Lowe


Setting the details for your invitation:

Tell the reason of the invitation.

Tell the time of the event.

Tell where the event is going to take place.

Say if the person is going to pick you up?

In the case you will go with someone, say where should you meet.

Tell the time/ place the person is going to pick you up.

CONVERSATION EXAMPLE

 David: Would you like to go with me to Diana’s birthday party next Sunday?

 Terry: Sure. I’d like to.

 David: Great.

 Terry: What time is the party?

 David: The party is at 07: 00 p.m. so I will pick you up at 06:30 p.m.

 Terry: Okay. Do I need to bring a present with me?

 David: No. I’ll take care of it.

 Terry: Okay, then. See you next Sunday.

Accepting and declining invitations_ teacher Lowe

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