16 Language summary

VOCABULARY

Nouns invitation Verbs Adverbs

amusement park message babysit already
art market musical call (you) back around (seven o’clock)
autograph musician go out with (my
barbecue play girlfriend/boyfriend) Prepositions
camping show have to at (home/school/work)
comedy shower help at the (beach/library/
concert stage need to mall)
excuse trip want to in (bed/class/Mexico)
(street) fair would like/love to in a (meeting)
(art) festival in the (hospital/shower)
food court Adjective on (her break/a trip/
amazing vacation)

EXPRESSIONS

Making a phone call Declining an invitation and making an excuse

Hello. Is . . . there/in? I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have to . . ./I need to . . .
Hi. Can I speak to/with . . . ? I’d like to, but . . .
I’m sorry, but she’s in a meeting right now.
Suggesting a different activity
Sorry I called you at work.
I don’t really like . . .
Taking a phone message Do you want to do something else?
Do you want to leave a message?
Asking what is happening
Can I take a message?
What’s up?
Sure. Please give her my number.
Yes. Please ask/tell her to call me. Asking for a favor
I’ll give her your message. Can you . . . ? Please . . .
Making and accepting an invitation Offering to help
Do you want to . . . (with me)? Can I help you?
Would you like to . . . (with me)?
Sure. I’d really like to . . . (with you). Expressing happy surprise
Yes, I’d love to. Terrific!

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