Lesson ten
Make, accept or decline invitations.
Identify the information in a work schedule and short, simple messages on postcards, emails and social networks on work-related topics.
Today we are going to learn how to make, accept and decline invitations in English.
As the title indicates, you need to know three important things:
How to make Invitations
How to accept invitations
How to decline invitations
Making Invitations
Do you want to…?
Would you like to?
Wanna…?
Let’s … ?
Why don’t we …?
How about …?
Accepting Invitations in English
Sure. What time?
I’d love to, thanks
Sounds good
Sounds great
That sounds great, thank you.
What a great idea, thank you.
That sounds like fun
That would be nice, thank you
Sure, that would be great
I’d love to, thanks.
That’s a great idea
Declining Invitations in English
I can’t. I have to work.
I have to work
I have classes at night
I have to get up early the next morning
I need to stay home with my new puppy
My Favorite TV show is on that night
My parents are visiting me that night
I am not feeling well
I can’t find a baby sitter
I have an appointment this afternoon
I’m busy tomorrow.
I have a test tomorrow
Well, I’d love to, but I already have plans
I’m really sorry, but I have something else to do
Maybe another time
Thanks for your invitation but I am kinda busy
I am afraid I am busy tomorrow
Sorry but I can’t accept your invitation
I have other plans for tonight
Exchanges: Make, Accept and Decline Invitations
Would you like to go to the beach with us tomorrow?
Sorry but I have a medical appointment tomorrow
How about going to the movies?
Sure, that sounds like a great idea
Do you want to go and watch the game?
I am so sorry but I have to work tonight
Why don’t we go to the mall?
I’d love to. Pick me up at 7
Why don’t we go for a beer after work?
Sorry but I have classes after work
Dialogue: Make, Accept and Decline Invitations
Lynn: Say, Miguel, what are you doing tonight? Do you want to go bowling?
Miguel: I’d love to,but I can’t. I’m going to a soccer match with my brother.
Lynn: Oh,well,maybe some other time.
Miguel: Are you doing anything tomorrow? We could go then.
Lynn: Tomorrow sounds fine.I’m going to work until five.
Miguel: So let’s go around six.
Lynn: OK.Afterward, maybe we can get some dinner.
Miguel: Sounds great.
Invite your teacher
you invite and explain the activity
Write a dialogue
Write a dialogue in your portfolio usins A and B like the example above.