Приглашение
Example of conversation
Пример разговора
Hello, Maria. How are you?
Привет, Мария. Как вы поживаете?
Fine, thank you. How are you?
Хорошо, спасибо. Как вы?
Fine, thanks. I would like to invite you to our annual party for new students.
Хорошо, спасибо. Я хотел бы пригласить вас на наш ежегодный вечер для новых студентов.
How nice! I’d love to. Thank you for your invitation.
Как приятно! Я с удовольствием. Спасибо за ваше приглашение.
Example of conversation
Пример разговора
Hello, Lina. I’m glad to see you. How are you?
Привет, Лина. Я рад видеть тебя. Как ты?
I’m fine, thank you. And you?
У меня всё хорошо, спасибо. А как ты?
Fine, thank you. I was wondering if you would like to go with me to the new Italian restaurant tonight?
Хорошо, спасибо. Я хотел узнать, не хотела бы ты пойти со мной в новый итальянский ресторан сегодня вечером?
I’m afraid I can’t. I’m very busy tonight. But thanks for the invitation.
Боюсь, не могу. Я очень занята сегодня вечером. Но спасибо за приглашение.
Well, maybe some other time. Good-bye!
Ну что ж, может в другой раз. До свидания!
Formal and informal phrases for invitations
Официальные и неофициальные фразы для приглашений
Formal polite phrases
Официальные вежливые фразы
Would you like to go to a concert (show, play, party, reception) with me?
Не хотели бы вы пойти на концерт (представление, спектакль, вечеринку, приём) со мной?
I would like to invite you to a concert (show, play, party, reception) tomorrow night.
Я хотел бы пригласить вас на концерт (представление, спектакль, вечеринку, приём) завтра вечером.
We would like to invite you to dinner (at our house; at a restaurant) tonight.
Мы хотели бы пригласить вас на обед (в нашем доме; в ресторане) сегодня вечером.
I was wondering if you would like to attend a concert (ceremony, meeting) next Saturday.
Я хотел узнать, не хотели бы вы присутствовать на концерте (церемонии, встрече) в следующую субботу.
We would be very pleased if you would attend our wedding ceremony next week.
Нам бы доставило большое удовольствие, если бы вы присутствовали на нашей свадебной церемонии на следующей неделе.
Informal phrases
Разговорные фразы
Let’s have dinner together sometime.
Давайте пообедаем вместе как-нибудь.
Let’s go to the cinema (to the movies).
Давайте пойдем в кино.
Let’s go to a football game.
Давайте пойдём на футбол.
Do you feel like going to the beach?
Не хотите пойти на пляж?
Why don’t we go to a concert?
Почему бы нам не пойти на концерт?
How about a movie tonight?
Как насчет фильма сегодня?
How about a cup of coffee in a nice quiet cafe?
Как насчет чашки кофе в приятном тихом кафе?
Asking about someone’s plans
Спрашивание о чьих-то планах
Are you free tomorrow evening?
Вы свободны завтра вечером?
Have you made any plans for tomorrow?
У вас есть планы на завтра?
Do you have any plans for Saturday evening?
У вас есть планы на вечер субботы?
Are you busy on Friday night?
Вы заняты в пятницу вечером?
What are you going to do tomorrow evening?
Что вы собираетесь делать завтра вечером?
What are you doing tonight?
Что вы делаете сегодня вечером?
Note:
Примечание:
Some people may feel uncomfortable if you ask about their plans, because if they say that they are free, it will be more difficult for them to decline your invitation (if they don’t want to accept it).
Некоторые люди могут чувствовать себя неловко, если вы спрашиваете об их планах, т.к. если они скажут, что они свободны, им будет труднее отклонить ваше приглашение (если они не хотят его принять).
In such cases they may respond in the following way:
В таких случаях они могут ответить следующим образом:
Why do you ask?
Почему вы спрашиваете?
I don’t know yet. Why?
Пока не знаю. А что?
I’m not sure about my plans yet.
Я пока не уверена насчет моих планов.
Inviting someone to go with you
Приглашение пойти с вами
I’m going to the art museum. Would you like to go with me?
Я иду в музей изобразительных искусств. Не хотели бы вы пойти со мной?
I’m planning to visit the new auto exhibition. Do you want to come with me?
Я планирую посетить новую автомобильную выставку. Хотите пойти со мной?
I’m going to the central market. Do you want to join me?
Я иду на центральный рынок. Хотите присоединиться ко мне?
I’m going for a walk in the park. Would you like to come along?
Я иду на прогулку в парк. Не хотите ли пойти со мной?
I have two tickets for a jazz concert next Friday. Would like to go to the concert with me?
У меня есть два билета на концерт джазовой музыки в следующую пятницу. Не хотели бы вы пойти на концерт со мной?
Would you like to see a movie tonight?
Не хотите ли посмотреть фильм сегодня вечером?
Invitation to a party
Приглашение на вечеринку
We are having a party next Saturday. Can you come?
У нас будет вечеринка в следующую субботу. Вы можете прийти?
I would like to invite you to my birthday party this Saturday.
Я хотел бы пригласить вас на мой день рождения в эту субботу.
Can you come over for dinner tomorrow? We would be glad to see you.
Вы можете зайти к нам на обед завтра? Мы были бы рады видеть вас.
We are going to have a picnic by the river next Sunday. Would you like to join us?
У нас будет пикник у реки в следующее воскресенье. Вы не хотели бы присоединиться к нам?
We would like to invite you to our wedding reception next month.
Мы хотели бы пригласить вас на наш свадебный приём в следующем месяце.
Tom and Vera are going to give a farewell party next Saturday. We’ve been invited.
Том и Вера собираются устроить прощальную вечеринку в следующую субботу. Мы приглашены.
(Types of parties are described in Holidays and Parties in the section Vocabulary. Phrases for conversation at a party are listed in At a Party in the section Phrases.)
(Типы вечеринок описаны в материале Holidays and Parties в разделе Vocabulary. Фразы для разговора на вечеринке приведены в материале At a Party в разделе Phrases.)
Responses to invitations
Отклики на приглашения
Accepting an invitation
Принятие приглашения
I’d like that very much.
С большим удовольствием.
I’d really like that.
С большим удовольствием.
I’d love to.
С удовольствием (приду, пойду).
Thank you for the invitation. I’d love to.
Спасибо за приглашение. Я с удовольствием.
Thank you very much. I would like to come.
Спасибо большое. Я хотел бы прийти.
That’s a great (wonderful, good) idea. I’d love to go with you.
Это отличная (чудесная, хорошая) мысль (идея). С удовольствием пойду с вами.
What a great (wonderful, good) idea! I’d like that very much.
Какая отличная (чудесная, хорошая) мысль! С удовольствием (принимаю).
Declining an invitation
Отклонение приглашения
Thank you for the invitation, but I may be busy then (on Friday; next week).
Спасибо за приглашение, но я могу быть занят тогда (в пятницу; на следующей неделе).
That’s not a bad idea, but maybe some other time, OK?
Это неплохая идея, но может как-нибудь в другой раз, ладно?
I’m afraid I won’t be able to go.
Боюсь, не смогу пойти.
I’m sorry. I don’t feel well.
Мне очень жаль. Я плохо себя чувствую.
Oh, I’m sorry. I’m busy tonight.
Мне очень жаль. Я занят сегодня вечером.
I wish I could, but I really can’t.
Хотел бы, но не могу. (Жаль, но не могу.)
Other related phrases
Другие фразы по теме
Let’s watch TV.
Давайте посмотрим телевизор.
What’s on?
Что идёт? (Что показывают?)
There is a good film on Channel 15.
Хороший фильм на канале 15.
I’d rather go to the theater.
Я предпочёл бы пойти в театр.
What’s playing?
Что идёт? (Что играют?)
My Fair Lady.
«Моя прекрасная леди».
Who’s the leading lady?
Кто в главной женской роли?
Who’s playing Professor Higgins?
Кто играет профессора Хиггинса?
I’d like two tickets for today’s performance, please.
Я хотел бы два билета на сегодняшний спектакль, пожалуйста.
Two seats in the orchestra, please.
Два места в партере, пожалуйста.
How do you like this play?
Как вам нравится эта постановка?
What do you think of it?
Что вы думаете о ней?
It’s great. It’s not bad.
Отличная. Неплохая.
It’s very interesting.
Очень интересная.
How did you like the film?
Как вам понравился фильм?
It was OK.
Ничего. (Ничего особенного.)
It was terrible!
Ужасный!
I didn’t like it at all.
Мне он совсем не понравился.
It was great! I liked it a lot.
Отличный! Мне он очень понравился.
I love receiving invitations, but writing an invitation can seem like a difficult task. It doesn’t have to be. In this post, we’ll discuss ways to write an invitation and the things you want to keep in mind when writing one.
So, are you throwing a party? Getting married? Holding a business conference? All of these things have something in common; they will require invitations to be sent out.
Almost every one of us will at some point have to write a message inviting other people to attend our special occasion.
No matter what the invitation is for, almost every single one will begin with a greeting directed toward the recipient (the person who is being invited).
Invitations for Social Events
Depending on the occasion, the invite could be sent by others on behalf of someone else. For example, it is very common to see a wedding invitation worded like this:
Family Smith & Family Jones have the pleasure of inviting
(Name/s of the invited person/s)
to the marriage of their son (name) and daughter (name).
Many cultures write wedding invitations this way because the parents have helped to pay for the wedding. Most of the time the name of the groom’s parents would appear first.
Surprise parties, special occasions for a small child, etc., would also be similarly worded as coming from the family or close friends.
When not required, it can simply say, We would like to invite you to our…
Within the message would be the essential details, the place, the time, even what the dress code is for the occasion. Depending on the type of event, some invitations include a request that the guest brings a gift, or contribute in some way to the activity.
Many social messages end by asking that the invitees respond by a set date to say whether they will be attending or not. Often written as RSVP, these are the initials of the French words, Respondez, s’il vous plait, meaning, Please Respond, in English.
Social Event Invitation Sample
To our dear friends (names),
We take great pleasure in inviting you and your family to a special Surprise 10 Year Anniversary party we are hosting for John and Jane Smith.
We are hosting the event at the local Community Club Hall on the 22 of July from 7 pm onwards.
The address is: 123 Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Hills.
Inside the invitation envelope, you will find a detailed map with guided instructions on how to get to the Community Club Hall. If you need help getting there, please let us know so that it can be arranged in advance.
Everyone invited is welcome to bring a gift for John and Jane. A gift registry has been set up at (name of Business), where you can select to purchase one of the gifts already chosen.
Monetary donations can be given to the couple personally on the night if you wish. A small envelope has been included with this invitation for that reason.
The dress code is formal.
If you can attend, please advise us on our number below by the 10th of July, that way the caterers will have sufficient notice to prepare the meals required for all guests. Guests are strictly by invitation; please do not invite others on our behalf as spaces are limited, and we have already made sure to ask all of John and Jane’s close friends and family.
Your presence would be most welcome and appreciated, please make sure to RSVP no later than the 10th of July.
With warm affection your friends
Mark and Amy Rogers
In this Invitation we mentioned monetary gifts, take note, however, that the giving of money as a gift is not always culturally acceptable, and in some countries could be inappropriate even offensive.
Wedding Invitations often speak about a gift registry. A Gift Registry is when a couple has gone to a department store choosing things that they would like. These items are registered on a list.
The guests can then visit the store, look at the Registry list, and purchase one or more of the objects as a gift for the couple.
Much stress is removed by this, as many guests are not sure whether the bride and groom will like something that they may choose to give as a gift.
More formal or business invitations can look and sound very different. However, they do have many points in common with a social invite, let’s take a look at one.
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Formal/Business Invitation Sample
From: Company Name and Details
Date: 19 September 2018
To: (Invitee)
Subject: Your personal invitation to our annual conference.
Dear (invited).
It is our pleasure to invite you to our Annual Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel, Times Square, New York. It will take place on the 9th of April at 4 pm in conference room B1.
This year’s annual conference is going to be a standout occasion with some exciting announcements about our company’s future.
As one of our most respected business partners, we warmly invite you to be present, please find enclosed your special pass that will grant you access to this exclusive event. Upon arrival, you will be shown to your assigned seating area.
Following the conclusion of the conference, we will be hosting a meet and greet for all those who were present. The idea is to open the way for you to get to know our other business partners. Throughout the evening, following the conference, light refreshments and drinks will be made available.
When the meeting has concluded, each attendee will be provided with our company’s annual report and further gifts as a thank you for attending.
Please RSVP your attendance no later than the 27th of March, by texting Yes or No and your name to this number: 000 111 2222.
Upon arriving at the Hotel, follow the signs to conference room B1 and retrieve your name badge from the host at the table next to the entry door. Complimentary tea and coffee are also available upon your arrival.
We thank you for your continued business and look forward to strengthening the working relationship we have at our annual conference.
Sincerely
(Name of Company Representative organizing the event.)
Notice that the tone and amount of words in a Business invitation is greater than that of a social one. This is because it is considered to be more formal. Often the expectation is that the attendees will attend in their business clothing.
Formal invitations frequently include words of praise for the invited person and that their attendance would be appreciated. Included are the same necessary details, such as the time, place, and importantly, the reason for the event.
Points to remember:
Writing an invitation is not as difficult as you may think.
- Begin by making a list of the important details to include.
- Have the relevant names and contact information at hand.
- Begin with a warm, friendly greeting.
- State the reason for the invitation.
- Mention the details.
- Conclude with an appeal to the person; We hope to see you there!
- Sign your name and contact information at the end.
These basic steps can help you write a great invitation for any event, social or business related. Just remember to send me an invitation to your next party though!
If you reckon that this article will help you write a great invitation for your next party or business event, leave us a comment below. Don’t forget to check out the other posts on the website too.
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Conversations in English
For example, we can simplify «a person who is invited by somebody» as «invitee». And does a short form exist for «a person who invites another person»?
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Inviter is someone that invites.
Generally, the thing that instigates the action will have an -er ending, and the thing that is in receipt will have -ee ending.
Inviter — someone who invites
Invitee — someone who is invited
Employer — someone who employs
Employee — someone who is employed
answered Oct 8, 2015 at 7:43
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It could be called a «host», for one, in case he invites people to a party which he is holding.
Host
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I think «Host» is the closest answer, although in some cases it could be «Sponsor».
However, I don’t think «inviter» is the answer at all (according to dictionary.com)
in reality there is no straightforward word in English for that, I guess it has skipped usage all these years.
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With the use of proper wording and technique, you can easily write formal invitations yourself. Here are some invitation examples for various occasions.
There are certain etiquette guidelines that need to be followed when writing a formal invitation. If you are arranging a small formal party, writing the invitations yourself will be more economical than having them printed. Writing invitations in the formal style is not as difficult as it appears. There are a few rules that should be followed for the same. Here are some of the basics to follow.
- A formal invitation is always written in the third person.
- You should make sure that the invitation is uniformly written in a formal style, including the address and date.
- The purpose of the invitation should be mentioned clearly.
- British and American spellings (honour/honor, favour/ favour) should be used appropriately. Both are correct forms and can be used.
- RSVP is usually attached to a formal invitation.
Wedding Invitation Wording
(Bride’s parents)
invite you to celebrate with them
the marriage of their daughter,
(name of bride)
to
(name of groom)
on (date)
at (place)
Wedding Invitation
The pleasure of your company is requested as
(name of bride)
and
(name of groom)
exchange marriage vows
on (date)
at (place)
Bridal Shower Invitation Wording
(the hosts)
request the pleasure of your presence
for a bridal shower honoring
(name of would-be-bride)
on (date)
at (place)
(the hosts)
cordially invite you to the bridal shower honoring
(name of bride-to-be)
on (date)
at (place)
Baby Shower Invitation Wording
(recipient)
are invited to rejoice with
(hosts)
as they welcome
(baby’s name)
to the family
(date)-
(place)-
Let us get together
to celebrate the arrival of
(baby’s name)
(date)-
(place)-
Birthday Invitation Wording
Please join us in celebrating
(person’s name)
(add number if you wish) birthday
Hosted by (hosts)
on (date)
at (place)
(recipient’s name)
are invited to join
(hosts)
to celebrate
their son/daughter (name)’s birthday
on (date)
at (place)
Formal Business Invitation Wording
We esteem your presence
for discussion,
followed by dinner
at (place)
on (date)
We proudly announce our success
(in../at..)
Please join us for a celebration over dinner
at (place)
on (date)
RSVP Format
A reply is requested on/before (date)
Mr./Mrs./Ms._______________
Will be attending________ Will not be attending_______
Number of Adults_______
Number of Children_____
Tips for Writing a Formal Invitation
Name
• The sender’s and the recipient’s name should be mentioned in the formal way. For e.g., ‘Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lawson’.
• If children are invited, make sure to mention their names in the invitation.
• Use appropriate official titles where applicable.
Date and Address
• The date has to be mentioned in words and not in numbers, for instance, ‘Sunday, the fifth of August’.
• Even the year, if mentioned, has to be written in words, like ‘two thousand and nine’.
• Use of abbreviations and short forms is discouraged while writing the date, street name, etc.
• It is advisable to mention only one contact number to avoid confusion.
Event
• Mentioning the nature of the event is necessary.
• You should also abstain from using flowery language in a formal invitation.
• In case of wedding invitations, bridal showers, baby shower invitations, and birthday invitations, you will have to mention specifically if it is a theme-based party.
RSVP
• There should be an RSVP of a standard format attached to the invitation.
• If children are not invited, mention it formally by saying that it will be an ‘adults-only reception’.
• You can also include menu (entrée or main course) preference on the RSVP.
Attractive font styles and calligraphy can be used for writing invitations. Lastly, make sure that you proofread the content (specially the day and date) thoroughly. If you follow these specific formal invitation wording etiquette, you cannot go wrong. Note that the key aspect of an invitation’s wording is to be very precise and clear. Good luck!
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Invitations are a fun and useful conversational tool in the English language. They combine socialization and inquiry practices in order to ask someone to join you for an activity or event. Invitations generally replace a direct and rigid «can you» request with a more polite and flexible «would you like» question. This allows the person you are inviting to either accept or decline your proposal.
Inviting is a versatile technique that can be applied to both formal or informal situations. Whether to ask a loved one to join you at a special event or request the honor of your employer’s presence in your home, you will need to master the skill of making invitations as part of your journey learning to speak English. Find out everything there is to know about making invitations here.
Invitation Phrases to Use
Some invitations work better than others in certain scenarios and the best phrase to use is generally dependent on the nature of an exchange. Your relationship with the person you are proposing an invitation to determines the required level of formality. For example, you should make casual invitations to your best friends and formal invitations to business clients. Try the following informal and formal invitation phrases to get started.
Informal
Sometimes you just want to ask someone else to do something with you without making any additional promises or commitments. To make a casual invitation, use some of the following phrases.
- «Do you want» + infinitive verb?
- Do you want to have a drink with me?
- «Why don’t we» + verb?
- Why don’t we go out for dinner?
- «Let’s» + verb.
- Let’s go away this weekend.
- «How about» + verb —ing?
- How about going to a movie?
When you want to communicate to someone that you plan to fund or otherwise coordinate an activity, indicate this with a phrase that provides more context about your invitation and/or the event. These phrases let a person know that they will not need to pay if they choose to accept your invitation because you will be assuming financial responsibility.
- «I’m buying.»
- Let’s get a drink. I’m buying.
- «My treat.»
- Why don’t we have breakfast. My treat.
- «It’s on me.»
- Let’s go celebrate with dinner. It’s on me.
- «You’re my guest.» (usually accompanied by an offer to pay)
- No, I’ll pay the tab. You’re my guest.
Formal Phrases
When a situation calls for more formality, use proper phrases like these to maintain an elevated level of respect and politeness.
- «Would you like» + infinitive verb?
- Would you like to attend the performance with me?
- I’d like to ask you + infinitive verb.
- I’d like to ask you to attend the open ceremonies next week.
- It would be my pleasure if you would + verb.
- It would be my pleasure if you would join us for dinner tonight.
- May I have the honor of your + verb —ing?
- May we have the honor of your presence at dinner on Friday?
How to Respond to an Invitation
You also need to learn how to respond to an invitation when someone makes a proposal to you. The most important thing to remember when responding to an invitation is to always thank the person making the invitation, even if you know you are going to have to decline it. This is merely as a courtesy to the person inviting you. Here are some of the most common forms of accepting an invitation.
- «Thank you very much, I’ll be there.»
- Thank you very much for offering to have me tomorrow. I’ll be there.
- «That would be nice.»
- Joining you for dinner would be nice, thanks for offering.
- «I’d love to.»
- I’d love to come with you to the party.
- «Sure, that would be great!» (informal)
- Sure, it would be great to see everyone again!
If you are unable to accept an invitation, respond using one of the following polite phrases.
- «Thank you, but I’m afraid I can’t.»
- Thank you for the invitation to your gallery opening, but I’m afraid I can’t go because I will be out of town. Maybe next time.
- «I won’t be able to come due to another engagement.»
- We appreciate the wedding invitation but won’t be able to come due to another engagement. We send all our love.
- «I wish I could, but I’ve already agreed to…»
- I wish I could come and see you perform, but I’ve already agreed to babysit my niece that evening.
- «Sorry, but I have a conflicting commitment and don’t think I’ll make it.»
- Sorry, but I have a conflicting commitment that day and don’t think I’ll make it to your open house.
Example Dialogues
The following example dialogues show what an informal and formal invitation might look like in conversation. Notice the responses of both the person being invited and the person making the invitation.
Informal
Person 1: Let’s go out shopping tonight.
Person 2: Yes, let’s do it.
Person 1: Should we get some dinner too?
Person 2: That sounds like fun!
Formal
Person 1: May I have the honor of accompanying you to the benefit this evening?
Person 2: Thank you for asking. Yes, that would be very nice.
Person 1: Shall I pick you up?
Person 2: Yes please, I appreciate the offer.
Practice Scenarios
Find a partner and practice proposing invitations in different scenarios. Use a variety of phrases to gain experience using many types of invitations. Consider the formality of your imagined exchange before deciding what invitation is best.
After you have practiced proposing invitations, switch with your friend and practice accepting invitations.
Try making invitations in these practice scenarios:
- Invite your boss over for dinner next week.
- Invite an old friend out for a drink/meal.
- Invite your grandmother to visit you in your new home.
- Invite your brother or sister over to watch a movie.
- Invite a work client to have lunch with you.