Invitation

Inviting:

• Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
• Would you like to go to the theatre 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.

Accepting invitations:

• 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?

Declining invitations:

• Invitation 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.

Accepting invitations:

• 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?