A Free English Course: Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations

Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations

1. Making Invitations

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

- I would like to invite you to dinner next Sunday at my home.

- I was wondering if you'd like to come to dinner on Wednesday evening.

- Would you like/care to have dinner with us on Saturday?

- What/How about dinner tonight?

- Let's go to our place for dinner.

2. Accepting Invitations

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

- Thanks for your invitation. I'd be delighted to.

- Thank you. I'd love to.

- Yes, thanks. That would be great/wonderful.

- Sounds great/like fun.

- OK/All right.

3. Refusing Invitations

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

- I'm awfully/terribly sorry. I have other plans for that night.

- I'd really like to, but I have an appointment that day.

- Thanks for asking, but I'm afraid I'm busy.

- I can't. I've got a lot of work to do.

- Sorry. I'm already tied up.

4. Hesitating

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

- Thank you, but I'll have to check my calendar. Do you mind if I tell you on Monday?

- I'm not sure what my plans are. Could I get back to you tomorrow?

- I might be busy. I'll let you know later.