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🎉 Inviting People: Yes and No

In this lesson, you will learn how to invite friends to do things. You will also practice how to say yes or no politely.

How to Make an Invitation

When you want to ask someone to do something with you, use 'Would you like to...' or 'Do you want to...'. These are very common and polite ways to invite a friend to a movie, dinner, or a party. Always smile and be friendly when you ask!

Would you like to come to my party?Asking someone to join your party politely

Do you want to grab a coffee tomorrow?Asking a friend to get coffee together

How to Accept Politely

When someone invites you and you are free, you should accept happily. Say thank you first! You can use phrases like 'I'd love to' or 'That sounds great' to show that you are excited about their invitation.

I'd love to! Thank you.Saying yes with excitement

That sounds great! What time?Saying yes and asking for the time

How to Refuse Politely

Sometimes you cannot go. When you need to say no, be very polite so you do not hurt your friend's feelings. Always start by thanking them. Then, give a simple reason, like being busy, and say sorry.

I'm sorry, I'm busy that day.Saying no because you have other plans

Thank you, but I can't make it.Polite way to refuse an invitation

📝 Key words

Would you like topolite invitation

Do you want tocasual invitation

I'd love toaccept happily

That sounds greatshow excitement

I'm sorrypolite apology

I'm busyhave other plans

Thank youshow gratitude

💡 Always say 'Thank you' before you accept or refuse an invitation. It shows that you appreciate your friend asking you!

✅ Practice quiz

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