Inviting People to Eat and Drink - Common Core
Polite Invitations
We use "Would you like to...?" to be very polite. It's great for teachers, new friends, or grown-ups.
- "Would you like to
have lunchwith me?" - "Would you like to
get some juice?" - "Would you like
a snack?"
Casual Invitations
With close friends, we can be more casual. We use "Do you want to...?" or "Let's...".
- "Do you want to
get pizza?" - "Do you want to
have a snack?" - "
Let'sgo get ice cream!"
How to Say YES!
If you want to go, you can say:
- "Yes,
I'd love to!" - "
That sounds great!" - "Sure, why not?"
- "Yes, please!" (If they offer you something, like "Would you like a cookie?")
How to Say NO (Politely)
If you can't go, it's nice to be polite.
- "
I'm sorry, I can't. I'm busy." - "
I'd love to, butI can't." - "
Maybe another time?"
Conversations
See how it works in a conversation!
| Example 1: Polite Invitation | |
|---|---|
| Maria: | "Would you like to have lunch after class?" |
| David: | "That sounds great! I'd love to." |
| Example 2: Casual Invitation | |
| Leo: | "Do you want to get some juice?" |
| Sarah: | "Sure! Let's go." |
| Example 3: Saying No Politely | |
| Anna: | "Let's go to the park for a snack." |
| Tom: | "I'd love to, but I can't. I have to help my mom. Maybe tomorrow?" |
Test Your Knowledge!
Choose the best answer for each situation.
