Expression of Invitation and Congratulation

Expression Inviting, Accepting and Refusing Invitation

A.    Expression of inviting

Offering invitation

Would you like to…?

I would like you to come…

I would like to ask you…

How about…?

May I get/ offer you…?

Can I ...?

Shall I ...

Let me...

Do you need ... ?

B.     Accepting invitation

Thank you very much. That would be very nice.

Thank you. I’d be glad to you

Yes, thank you. I’d be happy to go…

Thank you so much for inviting me…

Let’s meet at…

Yes, I’d love to.

Sure.

Thank you. I’d like to.    

I would, very much.    

That would be very nice.

With pleasure.

C.    Refusing invitation

Thank you very much, but …

I’m not sure I can.

I’d like to, but …

That’s very kind of you, but … 

Conversation of Invitation

Conversation 1

You       : Would you like to join us in my birthday  party tonight?

Friends : Sure. Thank you very much for inviting me.

You      : Ok. See you at 's house tonight at 8 pm.

Friends: See you.

Conversation 2

You    : I would like you come to my house tomorrow?

Friend : I'm not sure I can.

You    : How come?

Friend : I have to study for an exam tomorrow.

You    : Well. In that case, I will have to let you go.

Friend : Sorry. Maybe next time.

Conversation 3

You    : Do you want to join the party tonight? 

Friend : I wish I could but I have to visit my grandmother. 

You    : That's alright.

Conversation 4

Farah   : Hi, Tina. Long time not see you. Where have you been for long time?

Tina      : Hi Farah. I’ve just finished my study in Solo. How are you?

Farah   : I’m fine. You can see by yourself, I’m very healthy at this time. Oh, sorry, I’m in

hurry now. I can’t talk with you more because I have to go to my house.

Tina      : It’s okay. We can make another meeting to speak a lot, Farah.

Farah   : Oh, How about have a dinner in my house tonight?

Tina      : Sure. I’d be happy to come to your house, Farah.

Farah   : Okay. I’ll wait you at 08:00 p.m. See you, Tina.

Tina      : See you.

Expression Congratulation

Congratulating	Responding to congratulations
I’d like to congratulate you on … It was great to hear about … Congratulations. Congratulations on … Well done Good. Fantastic!	How  nice of you to say so. Thank you very much for saying so. I’m glad you think so. Oh, it’s nothing special actually. Oh, I have a lot to learn yet. Thank you. Oh, thanks.

Conversation of Congratulation

Conversation 1

Nesa    : Hi  Ika! How are you?

Ika       : Hi Nesa! I am fine thank you and you?

Nesa    : I am fine to. Happy Birthday Ika.

Ika       : Thank you.

Nesa    : Your party very nice. Fantastic.

Ika       : Oh, Thanks.

Conversation 2

Alin     : Good Morning Dwi!

Dwi     : Good Morning Alin.

Alin     : It was great hear about your new restaurant.

Dwi     : Thank you very much for saying so.