Accepting or Declining an Invitation

Mini-lesson

Listening Practice

Speaking Practice

Conversation 1:

A: hi Mari, how are you?

B: Pretty good! And you?

A: Good! Mari, would you like to go to a party?

B: A party? That sounds like fun. When is the party?

A: It’s right now!

B: Oh I’d love to go to a party!
A: Great! It’s just down the street.
B: Okay! Let’s go!

Conversation 2:

A: Hi Mari, how are you?

B: Pretty good, and you?
A: Great! Mari, my cousin Jenny is getting married. Would you like to go to the wedding with me?
B: I’d love to! When is the wedding?
A: It’s today at 4 p.m.

B: At 4 p.m? But it’s 10:00 a.m. now! Oh dear I’d better get ready!
A: I’ll pick you up at 3 o’clock!

Conversation 3:

A: Mari, would you like to go to a film?
B: A film? When is the film?
A: This afternoon.
B: I’m sorry I can’t go this afternoon. I’m busy. But thanks anyway.

A: Maybe another time.
B: Sure, let’s go another time.

Conversation 4 :

A: hi Radhika, how are you?
B: Great, and you?
A: Pretty good. Radhika, would you like to go to a soccer game?
B: A soccer game? hmm I don’t really like soccer but thanks anyway.
A: Okay.
B: Have fun!
A: Thanks.

Conversation 5:

• Hi Susanne! How are you?
• I am fine. What about you?
• I am great! Peter and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary next week.
• Oh great! Congratulations in advance!
• Thank you very much, Susanne. So, can you come over for a small party? It’s next week on Tuesday
• Sure I can! Thank you for inviting me Merry.

Conversation 6:

• Hello Mr. Smith.
• Hi Peter! How’s work?
• It’s fine. Look, I just wanted to invite you to my wedding anniversary. It’s on Tuesday.
• Oh! That’s great! For how many years have you been married?
• It’s been 10 years now. We’ll throw a small party. Can you join us?
• I would love to Peter, but I might be flying to Colorado on Sunday.
• Well, we’ll miss you if you can’t make it, but I understand.
• I can make it if the trip gets delayed, Peter.
• I hope you can!