1. Expression of
Invitation

2. The expression to invite someone
Informal
 Shall we….?
 Can you come to …?
Formal ( to older people or
stranger)
 Would you like to come…?
 I’d very much like you like to
come

3. Expression to accept an invitation
Informal
Yes, certainly I will come.
Absolutely, count me in.
Formal (to older people or
stranger)
I would, very much.
Yes, I’d like nothing better.

4. Expression to decline an invitation
I’m terribly sorry. I don’t
think I can.
I’m very sorry, I can’t.
Thank you very
much, but…