2. 1. INVITATIONS Refusing I’d like to invite you to dinner this Saturday. I was wondering if you’d like to… Are you free on Saturday? Would you like to… How about dinner? Thank you. I’d love to. That would be wonderful. Yes, thank you. What time? Thanks. I’d love to Sounds great. I’m awfully sorry, but I have other plans. I wish I could, but… I’d really like to, but… Sorry. I’ve already made plans for Saturday. Making an invitationAccepting InvitationsThanking….ApologizingSituation 1Situation 2Situation 3

3. Situation 1 Sample talk: A: Can you come for dinner Sunday? B: I’d love to. What time? A: At 6 pm. B: Ok. See you later Work in pairs. Base on the sample talk, invite your friend to your birthday party. B A

4. 2. Thanking and replying to thanks Expressing thanks I’m very grateful for… Thank you very much for…. Thanks a lot for… That was very nice of you. Thank you. Response You’re very welcome. Don’t mention it. It was my pleasure. Forget it. It was nothing. What are friends for? InvitationsThanking….ApologizingSituation 1Situation 2Situation 3

5. Situation 2 Sample talk: A: Thanks a lot. The flowers are beautiful B: You’re welcome. I’m glad you like them. Work in pairs. Base on the sample talk, thanks your friend for helping you do homework.

6. 3.Apologizing Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about… Please excuse me. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to… I apologize for… Oh, sorry. That’s quite all right. It’s not your fault. Don’t worry about it. That’s ok. No problem. ApologyResponse InvitationsThanking….ApologizingSituation 1Situation 2Situation 3

7. A: I’m sorry for being late. B: It’s ok this time. Please be on time in future. A: Oh, yes, I will. Sample talk: Work in pairs. Base on the sample talk, say sorry to your friend for your breaking her/ his antique B A