INVITATION (PART 2)

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1.   Two Friendly Ways to Invite Someone in English

Option 1: Start with a simple question.

This is the more direct method.  It works well in less formal situations, whether you know someone well or not, you can use these questions to make an invitation:

·Are you free to…? → Are you free to catch up for coffee after class?

·Are you doing anything…? → Are you doing anything on Sunday? Maybe we could hang out?

·Would you like to…? → Would you like to catch a movie this weekend?

·Do you want to…? → Do you want to go to the indoor climbing centre after work?

·Why don’t we…? → Why don’t we go to that new exhibit at the museum?

·Do you wanna…? → Do you wanna grab a bite after your meeting?

·Do you feel like…? → Do you feel like seeing a gig on Friday night?

·How about…? → How about going to that festival together on Saturday?

Option 2: Say what you would like.

You can use this for informal and more formal situations too.  

The great thing about this way of making an invitation is you can really make someone feel valued and important. So if you are building a friendship with someone or want to change that acquaintance or colleague into a friend, this is a great way to go.

There are two steps:

Step 1—Explain your event or plan

·I’m having … a party/barbecue/get-together/house warming

·I’m hosting… a party/barbecue/launch/dinner party

·I’m… getting married/turning 40/moving into my new place/going skating

·I’m thinking of… seeing a movie/going to the museum/grabbing a bite/checking out that new restaurant

Step 2—Let them know what you would like.  

·…and I wanted to invite you

·…and I was wondering if you would like to come/join me

·…and I’d love it if you could come/be there/join me/join us

·…and I was hoping you could make it

·…and I hope you can come/be there/join me/join us

·…and it would be great if you can make it

This makes an invitation sound really personal and makes the other person feel valued and important. So definitely try this approach if you want to build a friendship.

Putting It All Together

This is what that might sound like when you put it all together in a conversation:

Jane:  I’m having a barbecue to celebrate moving in to my new place and I’d love it if you could come.

Sarah:  Sounds great, when is it?

Jane:  Sunday the 3rd at 1pm.

Sarah:  Awesome, I’ll look forward to it.  What can I bring?

Jane:  There’s no need to bring anything, unless there is something particular you would like to drink, there’ll be beer and soft drink.

Sarah:  Sure thing, I will bring some white wine.  Thanks for the invitation.

Accept and Decline Invitations in English Easily

Say Yes

STEP 1: Say Thank You

·Thank you.

·Thanks for the invitation.

·That is so kind of you.

·Thanks for thinking of us.

·That sounds great.

·How wonderful!

·Awesome!

·How fun!

STEP 2: Be Clear about Your Yes

·We will be there.  (Make it clear who is coming so the host is sure, by saying for example: John and I will be there, OR  the kids and I will be there)

·We can’t wait.

·Count me in.

·We will be there will bells on.*

·Wouldn’t miss it!

·Absolutely!

·I’ll be there for sure.

·I’d love to come.

·I’m in/ I’m down/ Sure thing (Casual)**

* Learn more about where this expression comes from and how we use it.

** Last month, Kelly and I did a lesson on How to Make Plans with Friends with American vs. Australian English. In that lesson, we talked about using “I’m in” and “I’m down.”

STEP 3: Confirm the Details

·So we will see you on the 10th then.

·We look forward to seeing you there.

·How lovely! I can’t wait.

·It is going to be great!

·What would you like us to bring?

·Let me know if I can help with the preparations.

·Is there anything I can do to help?

·Fabulous, see you then!

 Say Maybe

STEP 1: Start with Thank You

·Thank you.

·Thanks for the invitation…

·That is so kind of you.

·Thanks for thinking of us.

·That sounds great.

·How wonderful!

·Awesome!

·How fun!

STEP 2: Use a Polite Way to Say Maybe*

·I’m not sure whether I can but I’ll check my calendar and let you know.

·Perhaps I can make it. Let me check my calendar.

·Perhaps I can reschedule something. I will see what I can do.

* Get more ways to Say Yes, No, and Maybe with this lesson.

How to Say No

STEP 1: Start with Thank You

·Thank you.

·Thanks for the invitation but…

·That is so kind of you.

·Thanks for thinking of us.

·I appreciate the invite but…

STEP 2: Explain You Cannot Go with an Apologetic Tone

·But I am not able to make it.

·But I am not able to come.

·But I’m sorry, I’m afraid we can’t make it.

·Unfortunately I already have plans.  

·So sorry, I’ll have to take a rain check.

·I would love to come but…

·That sounds fabulous but…

·I wish I could join you but…

·I am so sorry we can’t make it…

·It is a shame we can’t be there…

·I am disappointed that I can’t make it…

·That would have been wonderful, so sorry we can’t be there.

STEP 3: Give a Simple, Clear Reason

·It is my sister’s birthday that day.

·Joe leaves for his trip that afternoon.

·The children have a school event we have to attend.

·We will be away on vacation then.

·We have a prior engagement.

·We already have plans.

·We have a clash in our schedule.

STEP 4: Close Positively

·I hope it goes well.

·We will be thinking of you.

·Enjoy it!

·We will make it up to you another day.

·I would love to catch up another time.

·How about another time?

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INVITATION (PART 1)

What is invitation?

Formal Invitation is an invitation which follows a dignified form, tone or style in agreement with the established norms, customs or values (Websters, 2012).

What is the Social Function:

The social function is to invite someone attend/come an event.

What about the Generic Structure of Formal Invitation?

1. Receiver/to: Nama orang yang dituju/yang diundang

2. Body of invitation/isi undangan: Isi undangan biasanya berupa hal hal berikut ini:

     - Subjek                : Nama Acara

     - Day or Date        : Hari dan tanggal

     - Time                    : Waktu yang ditetapkan

     - Place                   :Tempat dimana acara tersebut diadakan

3. Sender/from           : Orang yang mengirim undangan

Language Feature of Formal Invitation

-        Use simple present tense and future tense sentences.

-      The language used in the formal invitation letter is a variety of   official languages ​​whose purpose is to respect the invited person.

Berikut adalah formula kalimat invitation:

-          1. would you + Infinitive …? Atau could you + infinitive …?

 Contoh:

-          Would you come to our dinner tomorrow?

-          Could you go with her to my party tonight?

2. would you like to + infinitive …?

-          Would you like to have dinner with us tomorrow?

-           What would you like to eat lunch?

-          Untuk menjawab kalimat invitation dapat dengan:

-          - Yes, I’d like to

-          - Yes, I’d Love to

-          - I am Sorry, I’d like to, but …

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