06_B3_L3_BENGLISH1_PODCAST

Inviting and responding

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• Would you join us for coffee?
• I'm going out for a bite to eat. Would you like to join me?
• Could we have lunch together one day?
• Would you like to come to the cinema with me tonight?
• We're having a party next week-end. Would you like to come?
• How about coming to the barbecue on Saturday?
• Would you be free on Wednesday evening to join us for dinner?
• I've got two tickets for a concert on Friday. Would you like to come?
• How about a game of tennis at the weekend?

• I'd love to, thanks. / Sorry. I'm afraid I don't have time.
• I'd be happy to . Thanks. / Sorry. I'm meeting a friend for lunch.
• With pleasure. / I'd love to but I'm very busy at the moment.
• Sure, I'd love to. / Sorry, I can't. I've got other plans.
• Sure! Good idea! / Nice of you to ask me but I've got an appointment.
• I'd love to. Thanks. / What a pity! I'm away next weekend.
• Sure! That should be fun! / Sounds great but I'm afraid I'm not free.
• Yes, I'd like that. / Sorry. Maybe some other time.

Phrases to invite someone

Phrases to accept or refuse invitations