Expressions of Giving, Accepting and Refusing Invitation

A. Let’s go out tonight!

B. Would you like to come to our seminar?

C. Come and join us!

D. How about a picnic?

A. Refusing invitation

B. Giving invitation

C. Accepting invitation

D. Greeting

A. Do you come along with us?

B. Let’s eat together!

C. Would you like to join us for dinner?

D. Come on, join us!

A. The speaker refuses an invitation

B. The speaker congratulates someone

C. The speaker accepts an invitation

D. The speaker gives an invitation

A. Would you like to attend the meeting?

B. I would like to invite you.

C. Come and join us!

D. We are pleased to invite you.

A. I’m sorry, I can’t come.

B. I would be delighted to accept.

C. Maybe next time.

D. I’m afraid I can’t make it.

A. Informal situations

B. Formal letters

C. Job interviews

D. Apology letters

A. I don’t think I can

B. I regret I can’t come.

C. I’m very busy that day.

D. That would be great!

A. I’m afraid I can’t.

B. I have another plan.

C. That would be lovely, thank you!

D. Maybe next week.

A. The person refuses.

B. The person postpones it.

C. The person ignores the invitation.

D. The person accepts and is excited.