2. Types of invitations
1. Formal invitation
2. Informal invitation
In this chapter, what we are going to learn is
more specific to Formal invitation.
3. Formal Invitation
A formal invitation is an invitation which follows
a dignified form, tone or style in agreement with
the established norms, customs or values
(Websters,2012).
For example:
- An invitation to the opening of a school
- An invitation to a graduation ceremony
- An invitation to a wedding, etc.
4. Name of the host
Phrasing the invitation and
the kind of the event
Date and time
Place of the event
5. Common Format of a Formal Invitation
- The first line is the name(s) of the person(s) who
invite(s).
- The second line is the request for participation.
- The third line is the names of the person(s) invited.
- The fourth line is the occasion for invitation.
- The fifth line is the time and date of the occasion.
- The sixth line is the place of the occasion.
- The last line is the request for reply.
6. Social Function:
Inviting people to formal and social events.
Linguistic Characteristics:
Simple, precise, and concise words,
Detailed information
The tone should be friendly and sincere.
Words should be chosen carefully.
The style of writing should be formal.
7. Addresses of the addresser and the addressee
Salutation
Body
State for whom the invitation is and by who it is given.
Reasons of invitation
Date
Time
Place
R.S.V.P (it is a French word -“repondez s’il vous plait” which means
“please reply”)
Signature
8. Examples of Dialogues to accept and decline
invitations.
Mary: Hey Joe, how's it going?
Joe : Oh good, Mary. I was looking for you. Would you like to come to
a party on Friday night?
Mary: I would love to come to your party!
Joe : Good! Do you need my address?
Mary: I've been to your house once so, That would be no trouble at
all.
Joe : Great, see you then.
9. A: What's up?
B: Nothing much, what's going on?
A: Listen! I have been invited to watch a concert this Friday.
B: Oh, really? That's nice.
A: I wanted to see if you wanted to come.
B: This Friday? Sorry, I already have plans.
A: Doing what?
B: I'm going to dinner with my family.
A: I really wanted you to come, but I understand.
B: Yeah, maybe next time.
A: Alright buddy.
