Expressions Of Making, Accepting, And Declining An Invitation

Sometimes, we have a situation and have to also invite some of friends to come. There are many situations that probably happened in our daily life, such as meeting, birthday party, graduation party etc. of course, we have to make an invitation for our guests. There will be two answers for them who are invited by us, they may come or accept the invitation and they may not come or decline the invitation. The situation will be divided into formal and informal. There is differences expression that  is  use in the different context of situation.

Expression to make, accept or decline in vitiation in formal situation.

Making in vitiation

·         Would you like to…?
·         I would very happy if…?
·         We would be delighted if you…?
·         Would you care to..?
·         We would be pleased if you could…?
·         Would you care to…?

Accepting invitation

·         That’s very kind of you
·         We’d like very much to….
·         What a delightful idea
·         With the greatest pleasure
·         Thank you very much for inviting me
·         It’s delightful to….

Declining invitation

·         I’m very sorry, I don’t
·         Think I can.
·         I’d like to, but ….
·         I’m afraid I’ve
·         Already promised….
·         Thank you for asking me, but ….
·         Unfortunately  , I can’t….

Expression to make, accept or decline in vitiation informal situation

Making invitation

·         Why don’t you come to…
·         Like to come to …
·         Come and …
·         Shall we come to …
·         You must come to …

Accepting invitation

·         I would/will …
·         That would be very nice
·         OK,I will be there !
·         I’d like love to come.
·         All right.
·         Sure, I am coming

Declining invitation

·         Sort, I can’t.
·         I’d love to, but …
·         I don’t think I can.
·         In wish I could, but …
·         Sorry, I am very busy
·         Sorry, may be next time
·         Thank you, but I can’t
·         Sorry, I don’t think I
·         Can’t make it
·         I’m so sorry I can make it

Expressing Happiness

1.The Definition of Happiness Expression: 

Happiness expression is an expression that is used to show that someone or people are glad or have excited feelings.

What is happiness?

-It is important to first understand that the term “happiness” refers to the emotion, mood, and state of happiness; however researchers generally study the more enduring “state”.

-Expression happiness is used to express happiness feelings when we are successful to do something.

Example:

I’m happy to hear that

I’m glad you think so

That would be great

That sounds nice

Fantastic

What a wonderful day

It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.

I love it

I like it very much

Terrific!

Hooray!

Yippee!

What a great idea!

It sounds like fun.

It is good news.

You really make me happy.

Well done.

Congratulations!

I’m satisfied with ….

Responses:

I’d love too

You are right

I think so

I do, too

TASK FOR THIS LESSON

Text 1

Hilal   : Hi, Najmi! Haven’t seen you for a long time. How is it going?

Najmi : Oh, hi Hilal….. It’s great, thanks. How is everything with you?

Hilal   : Well, I’m fine. As a matter of fact, I was promoted as a manager.

Najmi : Wow, that’s really great. I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure you will have a good career.

Hilal   : Thank you. And how about you? I’ve heard you are a secretary now.

Najmi : Yes, you’re right. That’s what I want since I was young.

Answer the following questions based on the dialog above.

1.Who are involved in the dialogue above?

2.What is the relationship between Hilal and Najmi?

3.Where does the conversation take place?

4.Who works as a secretary?

5.What does Najmi say to express her happiness?

Text 2

Najmi : Have you ever heard that Icha and Doni are getting married?

Hilal   : Oh, really? What a surprise. I’m very pleased to hear that. When is the wedding?

Najmi : Next week. Will you come to their wedding party.

Hilal   : Of course. How about you?

Najmi : I’ll go there with my husband. Well, if you want we can go there together.

Hilal   : All right. Pick me up at 1.

Answer the following questions.

1.Who are involved in the dialogue above?

2.What is the relationship between Nico and Olga?

3.Where does the conversation take place?

4.When will the wedding party?

5.Who will come to the wedding party?