Oral Communication
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1.2 Use appropriate forms and functions in conversation
study notes prepared by: jbsrichard/gsd/pmu/2016
Definition: • ‘Invitation’ (plural ‘invitations’) is an act of asking other person(s) to join or be a part of an event or occasion, or other leisurely activities. • The person(s) being invited should rightfully respond to the invitation by either accepting or declining.
Hello, Mrs. Phillip. Are you free this weekend? I was wondering if we could go shopping at the new mall that’s just opened recently.
Hi, Puan. Kalthom. I’d love to go. I heard there is a big opening sales going on at the mall.
Hello, Mrs. Phillip. Are you free this weekend? Would you like to join me for a shopping at the new mall that’s just opened recently.
Hi, Puan. Kalthom. That sounds like a fun idea, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have to take care of the kids since my husband is away for work trip. Thanks for the invite by the way. Perhaps next time.
Making Neutral Invitations (Useful phrases) I was wondering if you would like to join us for --(activity)--.
Perhaps you would like to have --(activity)--- at --(place)--.
Perhaps you would like to come round for a --(activity)--.
We wanted to invite you to -(activity)--.
I thought you might like to try some of --(object)--.
I thought you might like to try some of --(object)--.
Making Informal Invitations (Useful phrases) Why not come round for a -(activity)--?
What about going out for a -(activity)-- at --(place)--?
Why not join us for a -(activity)--?
Fancy going for a --(activity)--?
Shall we meet later tonight to --(activity)--?
Let’s --(activity)– later.
Responding to Invitations (Useful phrases) Accepting
Declining
That’s very kind of you.
No, thank you/ thanks.
I’d like that very much.
I can manage.
Thank you for inviting me. Thank you. That’d be very nice. I’ll look forward to it. Yes, please.
I’m all right, thanks.
Thank you very much,
That’s very kind of you,
…but I’m afraid I can’t come.
…unfortunately I have arranged something else. …but I won’t be here tomorrow.
Thanks.
Thanks,
…unfortunately I’m busy on Tuesday.
…but I won’t be able to make it then.