اللغة الإنجليزية 9 فصل ثاني

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Writing an Informal Invitation

- Keep the invitation short and clear.

Key Elements

- Title of the event.
- Place, date, and time.
- Contact details.
- Encouraging tone for acceptance.

Sample Phrases for Invitations

- “I’d like to invite you to …”
- “I’m having a graduation dinner on …”
- “Would you like to come?”
- “Do you think you’ll be able to come?”
- “I’d like you to come. It’ll be great fun.”
- “I (really) hope you can make it.”

Receiving an Invitation

- Say thank you even if you decline.

Sample Phrases for Acceptance

- “Thanks (so much) for inviting me to …”
- “It was great/I was thrilled to get your invitation to …”
- “I really appreciate the invitation to … It’s really nice of you.” 

Accepting an Invitation

- Confirm attendance: “(Of course,) I’ll (definitely) be there.”
- Check arrangements:
- “What time are we meeting?”
- “How are we getting there?”
- “Do I need to bring anything?”

Declining an Invitation

- Give a reason and repeat your thanks.

Sample Phrases for Declining

- “I’d really love to come but …”
- “It’s really nice of you but …”
- “I’m really sorry but I’m afraid I can’t make it.”
- “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to …”
- “Thanks anyway.”