How to INVITE someone in English. How to ACCEPT or REFUSE an invitation in English.

Summary

In this video, viewers learn 10 different ways to invite, accept, and refuse invitations in English. The script covers various scenarios like inviting someone to a drink after work, going hiking, or having a dinner party. It includes examples of how to respond positively or negatively, such as saying 'Count me in' for accepting or 'Sorry, I have other plans' for refusing. The video emphasizes natural ways of speaking, with common expressions like 'Sounds good,' 'I wish I could,' and 'How about we go shopping together?' The goal is to equip learners with practical, everyday phrases for social interactions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Learn 10 different ways to invite people to do activities together.
• 😀 Explore 10 ways to accept an invitation with enthusiasm and politeness.
• 😀 Discover 10 creative ways to refuse an invitation without sounding rude.
• 😀 Using 'Let's go for a drink' is a casual and friendly way to invite someone after work.
• 😀 'Are you up for a hike this weekend?' is a great way to invite someone to an outdoor activity.
• 😀 'Sorry, but I have other plans' is a polite way to decline an invitation.
• 😀 Inviting someone with 'Are you free on Saturday?' is common when suggesting a movie or fun outing.
• 😀 The phrase 'Would you care to join us?' is a polite and formal way to invite someone.
• 😀 If you want to show excitement about an invitation, 'Count me in' is a great expression to use.
• 😀 A fun way to reject an invitation humorously is by saying 'I'm allergic to camping!'

Q & A

What is one way to invite someone for a casual drink after work?

You can say 'Let's go for a drink after work,' or use 'Let's grab a drink after work' or 'Let's have a drink after work.'

What does the phrase 'sorry, but I have other plans' mean when refusing an invitation?

'Sorry, but I have other plans' means you already have prior commitments and are unable to accept the invitation.

How can you ask someone if they are interested in a weekend hike?

You can ask, 'Are you up for a hike this weekend?' or 'Are you up for going hiking this weekend?'

What is a good way to accept an invitation to a movie on Saturday?

You can say 'Great idea, let's do it!' or 'Sure, I can make it on Saturday.'

What is a 'rain check' when refusing an invitation?

'Taking a rain check' means you'd like to do the activity at a later time but can't make it now.

What is the meaning of 'Count me in' when responding to an invitation?

'Count me in' means you are agreeing to join the activity or event, indicating you want to participate.

What is a 'potluck party'?

A potluck party is a dinner event where each guest brings one dish to share with everyone.

How can you invite someone to join you at a specific location, such as the beach?

You can say 'I'm on my way to the beach, do you want to come along?' or simply 'Wanna come along to the beach?'

What is a casual way to invite someone to watch a game?

You can say 'How about watching the game tonight?' or 'What about watching the game tonight?'

How do you politely refuse an invitation with the phrase 'I wish I could'?

'I wish I could' is a polite way to refuse an invitation, showing that you would like to join but cannot.