Inviting, Accepting & Declining Invitation
Inviting:
- Would you like to ….
- Could you come to…
- I’d very much like
- Would you care to ….
- I’ll really happy if you come to….
- I’m sure that you won’t be disappointed to come to….
Accepting an Invitation
- Thank you for inviting me.
- I would/will ….
- That would be very nice.
- I’d like to love to come.
- That’s fine.
- Sure. Why not?
Declining an Invitation
- I’m very sorry, I don’t think I can.
- I’d like to, but ….
- Thank you for asking me, but ….
- Unfortunately, I can’t ….
Dialog Examples:
Dialog 1
Ludi Invites Maya to go to a Movie
Ludi : Hi, Maya. There will be a great film tonight. It’s about vampire.
Would you like to go to the movie with me?
Maya : Yes, I’d like tonvery much. When will you pick me up?
Ludi : I’ll pick you at 7.00. Be ready, OK!
Maya : Alright.
Offering, accepting, and refusing
Offering help :
Useful phrases
· Can I help you?
· May I help you?
· If you like, I/we could…….
· Could I help you?
· Do you need my help?
· Could I be of any help?
· Should I help you?
· May I be of any assistance?
· Would you like me/us to help you?
· Will you be happy to receive my help?
· Would you like me helping you?
· What can I do for you?
· Is there anything that I can do for you?
· I’ll do it for you.
· It’s my pleasure to help you.
Example Dialogue :
Villager: May I help you?
Traveler: Yes sir. I am new to this place.
Villager: What can I do for you?
Traveler: I would like to meet the president. May I know his residence?
Villager: Walk straight an turn right. You will see a big bungalow and that is the place.
Traveler: Very kind of you.
Offering help-Accepting it-Declining it
ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF HELP
· I’d be delighted (if)…..
· You are most kind.
· I am happy about….
· That’s very kind of you.
· It’s very nice of you.
· If it’s no trouble for you.
· I surprised to…
· If you don’t mind.
· Thank you.
DECLINING AN OFFER OF HELP
· No, please don’t bother.
· Sorry, thanks for your help.
· No, I can manage. Thank you.
· No, thank you.
· Thanks a lot, but….
· No thanks.
· Sorry, thank you.
· No, don’t worry (about….)
· I’m very grateful to you for your offer….But….
Example Dialogue :
Pedestrian: Shall I carry the bag for you?
Blind Man: It’s very nice of you. Thank you.
Pedestrian: It’s my pleasure. Can I hold your hand to help you cross the road?
Blind Man: Of course. Thank you.
Pedestrian: Should I help you to climb the bus?
Blind Man: No thanks, I can manage.
