Ways to give an invitation

Mini-lesson

Listening Practice

Speaking Practice

Conversation 1 (credit: espressoenglish.net)

A: “What are you doing on Friday night?”

B: “Nothing special. Why?”

A: “Do you wanna see a movie?”

B: “Sure! What time?”

A: “Can I pick you up around 7?”

B: “Sounds good.”

Conversation 2 (credit: espressoenglish.net)

A: “Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?”

B: “I can’t. I have to study.”

A: “OK, then how about getting together for coffee tomorrow afternoon?”

B: “Sorry. I have other plans.”

Conversation 3 (credit: espressoenglish.net)

A: “Are you free next Saturday?”

B: “I believe so.”

A: “We were wondering if you’d like to go to a baseball game with us. We have an extra ticket.”

B: “I’d love to!”

Conversation 4 (audio – credit: eslfast.com)

A: Hi Joe, is everything going OK with you?

B: Things are great. Mary, I am having a party on Friday night and was wondering if you would be available?

A: I would love to come to your party!

B: I am glad you are free. Do you know how to get to my house?

A: If you would e-mail me your address, that would help.

B: Sure, no problem. Can you think of anyone else I can invite to the party?

A: My friend Jake is in town, and I would like it if I could bring him.

B: Sure, bring Jake along. The more the merrier!

A: Can I bring anything?

B: If there is something special that you and Jake would like to drink, bring that along.