Foundation · Socializing

Invitations & plans

Your goal: invite someone to do something, accept or decline politely, and confirm the time and place. Key phrases for a busy social life.

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Survival Phrases

Inviting someone

  • Would you like to go for a coffee?
  • Are you free this Saturday?
  • Do you want to see a movie?

Responding

  • Yes, I'd love to!
  • I'd love to, but I'm busy.
  • Maybe another time.

Confirming details

  • What time shall we meet?
  • Where do you want to meet?
  • See you then!
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Model Dialogue

Person A: Hey! Are you free for a coffee on Friday afternoon?

Person B: Friday? Yes, I'd love to. What time?

Person A: How about 4 PM at the cafe near the station?

Person B: Perfect. See you there at 4!

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Register: formal vs informal

SituationFormal (Colleague)Casual (Friend)
InvitingWould you be interested in...?Do you want to...?
DecliningI'm afraid I have another commitment.I can't, sorry!
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Typical Mistakes

  • You want coffee? → Would you like to go for a coffee?
  • We meet at 5. → Shall we meet at 5? / See you at 5.
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Culture Note

  • Punctuality: If you agree to meet at 4 PM, try to be there at 4 PM! If you are going to be late, always send a quick text message.
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Practical Task

  1. Roleplay. Invite a classmate to the cinema on Sunday. Agree on a time and place.
  • ☐make an invitation?
  • ☐propose a time?
  • ☐propose a place?