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Unit 4 Invitations Semester 1
Unit 4 Invitations Semester 1
1. Formal invitation
2. Letters of invitation
By irmakharismasejati S.S.,
Invitation
› Invitation (noun) = /ˌinvəˈtāSH(ə)n/
Singular : Invitation
Plural : invitations
A written or verbal request inviting someone to go
Somewhere or to do something or request to attend, call, summons.
Ex; wedding invitation, party invitation, Inauguration invitation
Invitation
formal informal
Thank you! I’d love to. Would you like Sure. What time?
me to bring anything? Why not? When do you want me to be
Thank you very much! I’d be delighted there?
to. What time should I be there? That sound lovely! Thank you.
Oh, certainty! Thank you. Do I need to Yes! Want me to do something?
bring anything? I’d love to. I’ll bring dessert.
Declining Declining An
An invitation invitation
(more (Informal)
Formal)
× I’d love to, but I’m afraid I’m busy × I can’t. I have to work.
tonight × Tonight’s no good. I have an appointment.
× Well I’d love to, but I’m already going out × That very kind of you, but actually I’m doing
to a restaurant. something else this afternoon.
× I’m really sorry, but I’ve got something × I’m busy tonight. Can I take a rain check* on
else planned. that?
Part of
invitation
letter
Birthday invitation
Wedding Invitation
Sender’s
address
Date
Addressee detail
Body invitation
Complimentary closing
Closing remark
Sender’s signature