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Learn the art of making, accepting, and refusing invitations in social scenarios. This guide offers essential phrases for inviting friends to events like dinner or birthday parties, including polite ways to decline and express gratitude. Whether you need to say sorry or accept an invitation, you'll find useful sample dialogues and responses that enhance your social skills. Mastering these interactions will help you build stronger connections and communicate more effectively in various situations.
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1. INVITATIONS Making an invitation Accepting Refusing I’m awfully sorry, but I have other plans. I wish I could, but… I’d really like to, but… Sorry. I’ve already made plans for Saturday. Thank you. I’d love to. That would be wonderful. Yes, thank you. What time? Thanks. I’d love to Sounds great. I’d like to invite you to dinner this Saturday. I was wondering if you’d like to… Are you free on Saturday? Would you like to… How about dinner? Invitations Situation 1 Thanking…. Situation 2 Apologizing Situation 3
Situation 1 Sample talk: A: Can you come for dinner Sunday? B: I’d love to. What time? A: At 6 pm. B: Ok. See you later B A Work in pairs. Base on the sample talk, invite your friend to your birthday party.
Expressing thanks I’m very grateful for… Thank you very much for…. Thanks a lot for… That was very nice of you. Thank you. Response You’re very welcome. Don’t mention it. It was my pleasure. Forget it. It was nothing. What are friends for? 2. Thanking and replying to thanks Invitations Situation 1 Thanking…. Situation 2 Apologizing Situation 3
Situation 2 Sample talk: A: Thanks a lot. The flowers are beautiful B: You’re welcome. I’m glad you like them. Work in pairs. Base on the sample talk, thanks your friend for helping you do homework.
Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about… Please excuse me. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to… I apologize for… Oh, sorry. That’s quite all right. It’s not your fault. Don’t worry about it. That’s ok. No problem. 3.Apologizing Apology Response Invitations Situation 1 Thanking…. Situation 2 Apologizing Situation 3
Situation 3 Sample talk: A: I’m sorry for being late. B: It’s ok this time. Please be on time in future. A: Oh, yes, I will. A B Work in pairs. Base on the sample talk, say sorry to your friend for your breaking her/ his antique