Dialogue 1
Mike is very busy doing his homework. Sheila, his friend, asks him to come to her party.
Sheila : Hello, this is
Sheila. May I speak to Mike?
Mike : This is Mike
speaking.
Sheila : Oh, hi Mike. I would very
happy if you’d like to come to my house right now. We’re having a great party.
Mike : I don’t
think I can. I’m doing my homework. My parents won’t let me out before I
finish my homework.
Sheila : That’s alright.
Mike : I
hope you enjoy your party. Bye.
Sheila : Bye.
Dialogue 2
Dialogue 2
James
invites Natalie to go to a movie.
James : Hi, Natalie. There will be a great film
tonight. It's about vampire. Would you like to go to the movie with me?
Natalie : Of
course. I'd love to. When will you pick me up?
James : I'll pick you up at 7.30. Be ready.
Natalie : Okay.
The Expressions
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Inviting
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Accepting an invitation
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Declining an invitation
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Would you like to ....?
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That's very kind of you.
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I'm very sorry, I don't
think I can.
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I would very happy if…?
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Sure, I’d love to.
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I'd like to, but ....
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We should be
pleased/delighted if
you could ....
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What a delightful idea.
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I 'm afraid I've
already promised ....
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Would you care to ....?
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With the greatest
pleasure.
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Thank you for inviting
me, but ....
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You will ... won't you?
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Thank you very much
for inviting me.
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Unfortunately, I can't
....
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