https://student.grablingo.com/materials_units/1920
1) Useful Expressions
a) Inviting Someone
- I would like to invite you to ...
- If you have time, I would like to invite you to ...
- Would you like to join us for lunch on Friday?
- Would you care to join us for lunch?
- I was wondering if you would like to ...
- We'd pleased to have you as our guest.
b) Accepting an Invitation
- Certainly!
- I'd be glad to join you.
- I'd be delighted to come.
- It would be my pleasure.
- Thank you for inviting me.
- That's very kind of you.
c) Refusing an Invitation
- I'm afraid I will not be able to attend...
- I'm afraid I can't make it on Friday.
- I'm terribly sorry, but I already have plans for that evening.
- I'd love to, but I'm afraid I have other plans.
- Unfornately, I have other plans, but thank you for the invitation.
2) Dialogue Practice
Mr. Smith calls his company's supplier, Ms. Jackson, to invite her for lunch.
A: Good morning, may I speak to Ms. Jackson?
B: Yes, speaking.
A: Hello, Ms. Jackson, this is Mark Smith from Smith Leather Company.
B: Oh, hello, Mr. Smith. What can I do for you?
A: I was wondering if you would like to join me for lunch next week. I known a good French restaurant and it would be a good opportunity to talk informal about our next project.
B: Oh, thank you for inviting me, I'd be glad to come. When would you like to meet?
A: How about Tuesday? Let's say, 1 pm?
B: Hmm, I'm afraid I can't make it on Tuesday, I have another egagement on that day.
A: Okay, so what would be a good time for you?
B: Perhaps, Thursday, 1 pm?
A: That sounds good. Shall we meet at the restaurant?
B: Yes, that would be good.
A: Okay, I'll email you the name and address after I make a reservation.
B: All right, and once again, thank you for the invitation!
3) Role Play
Situation
You would like to invite one of your business partners to a presentation about your latest product. Your teacher will act as the business partner and he/she will take you up on your invitation. After that, you will also invite him/her to the company's 20-year anniversary. Your teacher will decline that invitation and will present an excuse.
