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Task 1 M6 LA4
Task 1 M6 LA4
There are several examples of inviting someone for a certain event. In inviting someone
language feature commonly used is using Modal Auxiliary such as : Would you ….? , Would
you like …… ?
There are formal and informal invitations. We can find samples of formal invitation in video 1,
and informal invitation in video 2.
Sure I can
Transcript
Video 1
Woman : It’s Mary’s birthday this Saturday and we’ve decided to a throw a party for her
Woman : It’s going to be a pool party at Jay’s apartment. You must come by 7
Man : A pool party? That sounds interesting! What about the dress code?
Invitation to dinner
Woman : Would you and your wife be free next Saturday night?
Man : I’ll have to check it with my wife. Do you have something planned?
Woman : Well, Samantha and I would like to have you for dinner if you’re free
Man : It would be a pleasure, but I think I should make sure that Vanessa is free
Man : Yes, I’ll call her and tell you. I think she’ll be free
Woman 1 : the boss is throwing a party for the success of our new website. It crossed 20.000
visitors a day
Woman 1 : It’s lunch at the Radisson hotel. I think it’s going to be great
Woman 1 : He said we could bring the spouse or a friend along. I thought about inviting you
Woman 2 : I want to. I heard all the popular girls are going to be there
Video 2
Inviting a friend
Woman 1 : I’m great! Peter and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary next week
Woman 1 : Thank you very much Susanne. So, can you come over for a small party? It’s next week
on Tuesday
Inviting Relatives
Man : I’m fine too, Auntie. Merry and I have our wedding anniversary next week
Man : So, would you please come to our place next Tuesday?
Woman : Yes, I’ll be there Peter! Did you up your uncle about it? He is at the office now
Inviting Co-worker
Man 1 : It’s fine. Look, I just wanted to invite you to my wedding anniversary. It’s on Tuesday
Man 2 : Oh! That’s great for how many years have you been married?
Man 2 : It’s been 10 years now. We’ll throw a small party. Can you join us?
Man 2 : Well, We’ll miss if you can’t make it. But I understand
Inviting Friends
Man 2 : Man, I have been partying all week. What is this one about