Practice Worksheet No 3 English III 2016 - Accepting - Refusing - Invitations MM

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UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS LLANOS

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS ECONMICASPROGRAMA DE CONTADURA PBLICA

ENGLISH III 4 Semester -Lic. Melba L. Moreno V.

PRACTICE WORKSHEET No 3 MAKING INVITATIONS

MAKING INVITATIONSDo you know how to invite someone to your house for dinner or to go to the movies?

What do you say in English when someone invites you?Here are some common expressions you can use when making or responding to invitations

1. INVITING: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.

Do you want to go to the movies tonight?

Would you like to go to the theater tomorrow?

Would you be interested in going to the the stadium next Sunday?

How do you fancy going to the the restaurant for dinner?

How about going to the movies?

Care to come over for lunch?

I was just wondering if you would like to come over for a drink.

We'd be delighted to have you over for my birthday party.

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. Sure. What time? I'd love to, thanks. That's very kind of you, thanks. That sounds lovely, thank you. What a great idea, thank you. Sure. When should I be there?

3. DECLINING / 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.

I can't. I have to work.

This evening is no good. I have an appointment.

I'm busy tomorrow. Can I take a rain check* on that?

That's very kind of you, but actually I'm doing something else this afternoon.

Well, I'd love to, but I'm already going out to the restaurant.

I'm really sorry, but I've got something else on.

I really don't think I can - I'm supposed to be doing something else.

(*rain check: used to tell someone that you cannot accept invitations now, but would like to do so at a later time)


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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.

DIALOGUE - Example:

Mike and Ann are in a wedding party:

Mike: Do you want to dance?

Ann: No thanks. I'm a bit tired right now

Mike: How about having a drink?

Ann: Sure, I'd love to!

Acc ept an Invi tat ion from a Fr iend

Tiffany: A bunch of us are going dancing on Saturday. Do you want to go?

Jen: Sure. Sounds like fun. What time?

Tiffany: 7:00

Jen: How much is it?

Tiffany: Bring about 10 dollars

Jen: What should I wear?

Tiffany: Wear jeans. It's a country western dance.

Jen: OK. So that's Saturday at 7.

Tiffany: Yep.

Accept a Party Invitat ion

Aaron: There's going to be a surprise birthday party for Sandra on Saturday night. Can you come?

Karen: es. Where is it going to be?

Aaron: t my house.

Karen: Okay. What time?

Aaron: t will start at 8:00.

Karen: ow long will it last?

Aaron: bout 2 hours.

Karen: Can I help with anything?

Aaron: o thanks. Just bring yourself.

Karen: Okay. I'll see you on Saturday at 8:00.

Aaron: Great! See you then


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Decline an Invitat ion bu t Show Interest

Brett: Would you like to go to a movie on Thursday?

Courtney: I'm sorry, I can't. I'm busy that night. How about Friday night?

Brett: Sure. I'll pick you up at 8:00.

Courtney: OK, I'll see you then.

Decline an Invitat ion b ut Show No Interest

Aaron: A bunch of us are going to a concert. Would you like to go?

Courtney: Thanks for asking, but I have other plans tonight.

Aaron: Oh, okay. Maybe another time.

Courtney: Yeah, maybe another time.

PRACTICE MAKING DIALOGUES

PAIR WORK

State/Explain the ActivityWe're going to _________.

play softball on Saturdaya movie tonight

There's a _________.concert next Fridaysurprise birthday party for ________

A bunch of us are going _________.dancinghikingshopping

We're having a __________.birthday party for ________

Invite the Person to the ActivityWould you like to go?Why don't you join us?Can you come?Do you want to go?Would you like to ________? have dinner

go on a picnicplay pool

Talk about time, duration, place

When? / When is it?It's next Thursday evening.Where? / Where is it?It's at the theater downtown.What time?It starts at ________.How long will it last?It lasts about 2 hours.It's about 3 hours long.

Talk about dress and costHow much does it cost?How much is it?

Accept the InvitationThank you. I'd love to.That would be ________.

nicegreatwonderful

Yes, thanks.All right.Sounds good.Okay.

Decline an InvitationThank you for the invitation, but _______.Thanks for asking, but ________.I'm sorry. I already have plans.I'm sorry. I'm busy then.I'm sorry, I can't.

Respond to declined invitationI'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps another time.OK. Maybe another time.

Reschedule (invited)Maybe another time.

How about ________?anothernext Saturday

Vocabularyplay ________

footballsoccerbaseballbasketballtennisvolleyballgolf


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It's free.It's on me.Bring about ________ (dollars).What should I wear?Wear ________.

something nicedressy clothescasual clothesslacksjeans

Offer to bring something, or help with preparationsLet me bring something.What shall I bring?Can I bring something?Can I help with anything?

ResponsesIt's just good to have you come.Oh, that's not necessary.You don't need to.Just bring yourself.Well, thanks, if you'd like to. Why don't you ________.

bring a dessertbring something to drink

Confirm plansSo, that's _________________.

Saturday at 5I'll see you at ________ on _________.Okay, I'll see you then.

go to ________a balleta concerta moviea party

go on ________a picnica walk

go _________outcampingskiingbikingswimmingfishinghikinghorseback ridingdancing

have _________

lunchdinner

Apologizing and Responding to Apologies

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I hope you'll forgive me for being late. I had a flat tire.

B: That's quite all right/I understand completely. It can happen to anyone.

A: Please accept my apologies for the mistakes in the report. I forgot to check it.

B: You don't need/have to apologize. But next time, try to concentrate better.

A: I (would like to) apologize for shouting at you yesterday. I lost control of myself.

B: Don't worry about it. I just hope you'll keep your temper from now on.

A: Excuse me! I didn't realize this was your seat/newspaper.

B: That's OK. I'm leaving anyway/I've finished reading it.

A: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to keep your book so long.

B: No problem/No big thing. I won't need it until next semester

ACTIVITY

Create 2 dialogues with your partner and practice them orally.

Your professor will check writing and pronunciation


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