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Socialising: inviting a friend Unit 1

A. Decide if the following invitations are written in formal (F) or informal (I) English.

1 2 Ms Jones:
Anna:
Would you be interested in joining us for
Wanna come over for a bite on Saturday?
dinner this coming Saturday evening?
I make a mean chilli!
Please confirm by Friday evening.
Ring when you can.
Best regards,
Kate
Katherine Walker

3 Dear Peter:
4
Would you like to accompany us to the Peter:
cinema this weekend? Wes Ball’s latest Cinema at 7:15 pm? Maze runner calling.
film has been released and according to Up for it?
the critics it’s a must see. Please
Come on!
confirm as soon as you can.
Big hug
Warm regards,
Tim Lloyd

5 6
Dear Mike:
How about a friendly football game on
Friday evening? This is a perfect
opportunity for you to defend your
reputation! Can we count you in?
Andy
Dear Peter:
You are cordially invited to attend the
first ever “Role Model Fashion Show”.
The aim of the event is to raise money
for the underprivileged.
Kindly reply by November 20th.

B. Re-read the invitations above and underline the expressions that have been used to
invite people to each particular event.

C. Now write an invitation inviting someone over to an event that you have organised.

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