Accepting and declining invitations in English | Phrases for Inviting

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Here are some examples of vocabulary and phrases in this video:

Making an invitation:

Can I invite you to have lunch with me tomorrow?
Would you like to come to my birthday party on Saturday evening?
How about going with me for a cycle ride later?
We cordially invite you to our daughter’s wedding on September 16.
Why don’t you join us for lunch this evening?

Accepting an invitation:

Thanks, I would like that very much.
We would be delighted to come.
That is a great idea.
Thank you very much for inviting us.
What a delightful idea.

Refusing an invitation:

I’d like to, but I’m busy all day.
I’m so sorry, I can’t make it.
I’d love to, but I have other plans.
Thank you for asking me, but we will be away on holiday then.
Sorry, I don’t think I can make it.

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