How to Invite Someone

When you want to make a plan with a friend, you can use these friendly expressions 👇

💡 Useful Phrase	💬 Meaning	🧠 Example
Would you like to come?	A polite way to invite	Would you like to come to my party? 🎉
Do you want to meet up (this Friday)?	A friendly invitation	Do you want to meet up after class? ☕
Do you want to join us?	Include someone in a plan	We’re having dinner tonight. Do you want to join us? 🍽️

🗣 Tip:
“Would you like to…?” is more polite than “Do you want to…?”

How to Respond to Invitations

When someone invites you, you can accept or refuse politely:

💡 Response	💬 Use it when…	🧠 Example
I’d love to! ❤️	You’re happy to join	“Do you want to come?” → “I’d love to!”
Yes, that sounds great/fun! 😄	You agree with the plan	“Let’s go to the park.” → “That sounds great!”
I don’t think I can, sorry. 🙁	You can’t join (polite)	“Sorry, I don’t think I can.”
I’m sorry I can’t, I’m busy. 📅	You already have plans	“I’m sorry I can’t. I’m working that day.”

Organising When and Where to Meet

Once you both agree, you need to arrange the details, time and place!

💡 Phrase	💬 Meaning	🧠 Example
Where / What time shall we meet?	Ask for details	“Where shall we meet?” / “What time shall we meet?”
Shall we meet (at ten / at the park)?	Suggest a place or time	“Shall we meet at the café at 5?”
Let’s meet (in front of / at…)	Confirm a plan	“Let’s meet in front of the cinema at 7.” 🎬

🗣 Tip:
We often use present continuous to talk about these future plans:

I’m meeting my friends at 7.
We’re having dinner on Friday.

Responding to Suggestions

When your friend suggests something, you can agree or hesitate politely:

💡 Phrase	💬 Meaning	🧠 Example
That’s a good idea! 👍	You like the suggestion	“Let’s go for pizza.” → “That’s a good idea!”
I’m not sure about that. 🤔	You’re not completely happy with the plan	“How about the zoo?” → “I’m not sure about that.”

🗣️ Conversation Example

A: What are you doing this Saturday?
B: Not much. Why?
A: Would you like to come to the food festival?
B: I’d love to!
A: Great! Shall we meet in front of the station at 12?
B: Sounds good! See you there!

Quick Summary

🧠 Function	💬 Phrases	💡 Example
Inviting people	Would you like to…? / Do you want to meet up?	Would you like to come this Friday?
Accepting	I’d love to! / That sounds great!	Yes, that sounds fun!
Refusing politely	I’m sorry, I can’t. / I’m busy.	I don’t think I can, sorry.
Arranging	Shall we meet at…? / Let’s meet at…?	Let’s meet at 6.
Responding to suggestions	That’s a good idea! / I’m not sure about that.	That’s a good idea!

Let’s Practice

Practice 1

Practice 2

Practice 3

Speaking

Practice 1

1. Flip a card.
2. Student A ->Complete the question/ sentence.
3. Student B -> Answer the question/ keep up with the conversation