INVITATION

Inviting, Accepting & Declining Invitation

Inviting:

• Would you like to ….
• Could you come to…
• I’d very much like
• Would you care to ….
• I’ll really happy if you come to….
• I’m sure that you won’t be disappointed to come to….

Accepting an Invitation

• Thank you for inviting me.
• I would/will ….
• That would be very nice.
• I’d like to love to come.
• That’s fine.
• Sure. Why not?

Declining an Invitation

• I’m very sorry, I don’t think I can.
• I’d like to, but ….
• Thank you for asking me, but ….
• Unfortunately, I can’t ….

Example of informal invitation

   From: Finna

   To : Bella

       Hi, Bella! Tomorrow is my birthday, and I will 17 years old. I would like you to come to

 my birthday party, that will celebrate on

                                     date : May 1st 2015

                                     time : 07.30 p.m

                                     place : at my backyard's house

                                               at Melbourne street number 40

 I'll be happy if you can come to my party.

 EXAMPLE OF FORMAL INVITATION:

                         STUDENTS ORGANIZATION OF SMA NEGERI 2 PALANGKA RAYA

                             JL. K.S TUBUN NO. 2 (TELP. 0536 33 44 55)

TO. FINNA, CLASS X2

      Would you please attend our meeting that will be held on

              Day/Date    : on Monday, December 3rd 2013

              Time           : 10.00 a.m

              Place          : Science laboratory SMA 2 Palangka Raya

              Agenda      : Final preparation for debate contest

      Please come on time. Thank you for your attention.

              Secretary                                                                       Chairperson

        Immaria Verolita                                                                   Lilik Tiara, S.Pd