I n v i t a t i o n

Definition :

Is a request to someone that invites him/her to go somewhere or do something, or the cards this is written on.

Verbal Invitation :

·         I would like to invite you to come to my party birthday.

·         Would you like to come to my house?

·         If you are not busy, please come to my office tomorrow.

·         Let’s go to the Cinema 21.

·         We hope you join us.

·         Would you mind coming to our anniversary?

·         Can you come?

·         Are you free this night?

·         How would you like to go picnic with us next week?

·         If you don’t mind, please come to my house this evening.

Here are some expressions of Invitation :

How to ^Accepting an invitation^ :

·          I’d love to

·         I like that

·         That sounds great

·         Thank you for the invitation

·         That would be wonderful

·         I’d be glad to

·         That sounds like fun

·         It’s very nice of you to invite me

·         It sounds interesting

·         Thank you. Yes, I would to

·         O.K !

How to ^Declining an Invitation^ :

·         I’d love to, but I can’t come, because…

·         I’m really sorry, because I can’t come

·         Sorry, I’m really busy

·         I’d love to, but I won’t be able to

·         I’d love to, but I don’t think I can

·         Sorry, that wouldn’t be possible. Thanks

·         That’s nice/great. Unfortunately/However…

·         That’s very kind of you, but …

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