Inviting someone, and saying no without hurting them, are two of the most useful things you can learn. This lesson brings the whole course together.
1. Inviting Someone
Ana: Are you free on Saturday?
Ben: I think so. Why?
Ana: Would you like to have dinner?
Ben: I'd love to.
Ana: Great. I'll book a table.
Ben: Perfect.
2. Choosing a Time
Lin: What time works for you?
Sam: Is seven okay?
Lin: Seven is a bit early for me.
Sam: Eight, then?
Lin: Eight is perfect.
Sam: See you at eight.
3. Saying No Politely
Tom: Do you want to come to the party?
Mia: I'd love to, but I can't.
Tom: Oh, that's a shame.
Mia: I'm working that evening.
Tom: Maybe next time.
Mia: Definitely. Thanks for asking.
4. Suggesting an Activity
Joy: What shall we do today?
Paul: How about the cinema?
Joy: I saw a film yesterday.
Paul: Then let's go for a walk.
Joy: Good idea. The weather is nice.
Paul: I'll get my shoes.
5. Where to Meet
Ken: Where should we meet?
Rita: In front of the station?
Ken: Which entrance?
Rita: The main one, near the clock.
Ken: Got it. See you there.
Rita: Don't be late!
6. Changing a Plan
Sara: I'm sorry, something came up.
Marc: No problem. What happened?
Sara: My son is sick.
Marc: Oh no. Shall we meet next week?
Sara: Yes, please. Thank you for understanding.
Marc: Of course. Take care of him.
7. Confirming the Day Before
Nina: Are we still on for tomorrow?
Jo: Yes, of course.
Nina: Same time, same place?
Jo: Same as always.
Nina: See you then.
Jo: Looking forward to it.
8. Saying Goodbye After Meeting
Amy: That was fun. Thank you.
Leo: I enjoyed it too.
Amy: We should do this again.
Leo: Definitely. I'll message you.
Amy: Get home safely.
Leo: You too. Good night.
Words to know
| free | not busy Are you free on Saturday? |
| book | to reserve in advance I'll book a table. |
| a shame | disappointing Oh, that's a shame. |
| shall | used to suggest something What shall we do today? |
| entrance | the way into a building Which entrance? |
| came up | happened suddenly and changed things Something came up. |
| still on | still happening as planned Are we still on? |
| looking forward to | feeling happy about something coming Looking forward to it. |
Quick practice
Complete each sentence with an expression from the lessons.
1. A: Are you ________ on Saturday?
B: I think so. Why?
2. A: Would you like to have dinner?
B: I'd ________ to.
3. A: Do you want to come to the party?
B: I'd love to, but I ________.
4. A: What ________ we do today?
B: How about the cinema?
5. A: I'm sorry, something ________ up.
B: No problem. What happened?
6. A: Are we still ________ for tomorrow?
B: Yes, of course.
Show the answers
1. free 2. love 3. can't 4. shall 5. came 6. on
Common mistakes
Not: I am agree to come.
Say: I'd love to come.
For invitations, English accepts with I'd love to, not I agree.
Not: No, I don't want.
Say: I'd love to, but I can't.
A bare no sounds cold. Always give a soft reason.
Not: We meet at front of the station.
Say: We'll meet in front of the station.
The fixed phrase is in front of.
Your turn
Invite a real person to a real thing. Say these five things aloud, then send the invitation for real if you can.
- Ask a friend if they are free this weekend.
- Invite them to do something specific.
- Agree on a time and a place to meet.
- Practise saying no politely to a different invitation.
- Confirm the plan the day before.
Quick review
This is the last lesson of the course. Go back to Lesson 1 and read the first conversation again — it should feel easy now. Then pick any three lessons and do their Your Turn tasks in one sitting. That is a real conversation, built from everything you have learned.