1. self-introduction

The following are the expressions commonly used for inviting:

1. I would like to invite you for my birthday party.

2. Won’t you please accept my invitation for housewarming ceremony.

3. We are pleased to invite you for my wedding.

4. We are delighted if you attend the party.

5. Please accept our invitation for family get-together.

An invitation has to be graciously accepted or declined.

i) Accepting an invitation:

1. With pleasure.

2. Okay / All right.

3. Thank you. I would be happy to.

4. That’s nice idea. Thank you.

5. We would be delighted to.

6. We would love to. Thank you.



ii) Declining an invitation:

1. No, thank you.

2. Thank you very much, but I have some important work.

3. I am sorry. I can’t.

4. I wish I could, but I can’t.

5. I regret (feel sorry) that I’m unable to accept your invitation.

6. Unfortunately I’m not free. But, thank you very much for your invitation.