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    This document provides information about different types of written and spoken invitations. It discusses the generic structure of written invitations, which typically includes identifying the host and invitee, the invitation phrase, details about the event, and additional information. It also describes response cards that invitees return to RSVP. Sample dialogs demonstrate making a spoken invitation over the phone and responses accepting or declining the invitation. Finally, examples of formal invitation phrases and possible response phrases are listed.

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    ENGLISH

    LESSON

    Invitation Card

    Ardiny Ayuningsih, S.Pd


    Written Invitations
    Read the following text.
    Read the following information.
    The previous text is a written invitation (invitation card).

    Function:
    To invite people to attend a certain event.

    Generic Structure:
    A formal invitation consists of the beginning, contents, and
    closing as follows:
    1. the person who invites (the host);
    2. the person who is invited (the invitee);
    3. the phrases of invitation;
    4. the event/occasion;
    5. the day, date, and time of the event;
    6. the place or venue of the event;
    7. additional information (including RSVP).
    Response (RSVP) Cards
    Read the following text.
    Read the following information.

    The previous text is a response (RSVP) card.


    It is usually included in the invitation and the invitee
    should return it to the person who invites.

    Function:
    to give information about whether the invitee will be able
    to attend the event or not.
    Spoken Invitations

    Practice the following dialog, and mind your


    pronunciation.

    Mrs. Anne : Good morning. Anne speaking.


    Mr. Raffi : Good morning. I am Raffi from PT Sejahtera Karya.
    Mrs. Anne : What can I help, Sir?
    Mr. Raffi : I’d like to invite you to the launching of our new
    products, Ma’am.
    Mrs. Anne : Could you tell me when it will be?
    Mr. Raffi : Next Monday. I’ve sent you the invitation via e-mail.
    Mrs. Anne : I am sorry. I haven’t read my e-mail.
    Mr. Raffi : I do hope you can attend the event. Please read the
    response card in your e-mail and send it back to me.
    Mrs. Anne : O.K. I will gladly attend the launching. I’ll keep notes
    on my agenda.
    Mr. Raffi : Thank you, Ma’am.
    Mrs. Anne : My pleasure.
    The following are expressions of making formal invitations
    and the responses.

    Formal Invitation Response


    • I am wondering if you could Accepting invitations
    attend the seminar. • That’s very kind of you.
    • Would you like to attend my • We’d like very much to attend the party.
    brother’s graduation party? • Thank you very much for inviting me.
    • I would be very happy if you • It’s delightful to see your live
    could see my live performance.
    performance on a TV station.
    • We would be delighted if you Declining invitations
    could share your happiness • I’m really sorry. I don’t think I can attend
    with us. it.
    • We would be pleased if you • I’d like to, but I have no spare time.
    could come to the soft • I’m afraid I can’t.
    opening of my boutique. • Thank you for inviting me, but I’ve had
    another appointment.

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