Teacher Notes
Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a review of Grammar 9-2.
The following vocabulary words are used in this activity:
Part One
Listen to the conversations. You will hear one person inviting another person to do something. How do they start the conversation? What questions do they ask?
Conversation #1
A: Hey Carla. What are you doing this Saturday?
B: I’m not sure. I don’t have any plans. Why?
A: Some of us are driving to the park for a picnic. Do you want to come?
B: That sounds great. What time?
A: Probably in the afternoon, and we’ll stay for dinner. Bruno is bringing a barbecue.
B: I’m in. I’ll give you a call on Saturday.
A: Cool.
Conversation #2
A: Okay, well, it was nice talking to you.
B: You too. Let’s get together again soon.
A: Well, are you free on Friday? We could meet for coffee downtown.
B: Sorry, I can’t. I’m busy on Friday.
A: That’s okay. How about Sunday?
B: Yeah, I’m free on Sunday. Give me a ring.
A: Okay, great. I’ll talk to you later.
Conversation #3
A: Are you doing anything tomorrow night?
B: No plans. Why?
A: Do you want to do something?
B: Sure. Any ideas?
A: There’s a concert in the park. Do you want to go?
B: Yeah, that sounds like fun.
A: Great, let’s do that.
Part Two
How to Invite Someone
Step One: Ask About Interests
When we want to invite someone to do something, we often start with a question. Here are some common questions we ask. We usually ask about the person’s hobbies or interests:
- Do you like shopping for new or used cars?
- Can you drive a stick shift?
- Are you interested in music?
- Have you ever modded a car?
Step Two: Ask About Time
If we think the person is interested, we often ask a question about time. This is a lot like making plans:
- What are you doing on Thursday?
- Are you free on Friday?
- Are you doing anything on Saturday?
- What are you up to this weekend?
- Do you have any plans tonight?
Step Three: Make the Invitation
If the person is free and interested, we make the invitation. There are several ways to invite someone:
| I'm We're |
going... having... playing... |
| Would you like to | go? come? play? |
| There's | a concert... a movie... |
| Do you want to | go? join me? |
| You should | come. play. |
Do you like shopping for new or used cars?
Sure.
Are you free after class?
Yeah, I don’t have any plans.
I’m going to the dealership. Do you want to come?
Are you interested in classic cars?
Um, I guess so, yeah.
What are you doing this afternoon?
I’m not sure.
Some of us are going to a car show. Would you like to join?
How to Answer the Invitation
When someone invites you to something, there are many ways to say “yes”. Here are some different ways to accept an invitation:
- Yes.
- Sure.
- Yeah.
- That would be great.
- I'd love to.
- That sounds like fun.
- That sounds good.
I’m going to the dealership. Do you want to come?
Yeah, that sounds good.
Some of us are going to a car show. Would you like to join?
Sure, that would be great!
When someone invites you to do something, you do not just say “no”. Also, when you say “no” to an invitation, you usually give a reason. Here are some different ways to answer:
- I can’t. Sorry.
- Maybe another time?
- I’d love to / That sounds like fun but...
- I forgot. I have to ... / I’m verb-ing...
I’m having a BBQ this weekend. Want to come over?
That sounds like fun, but I have to study this weekend.
I’m going to the dealership. Do you want to come?
I forgot. I’m going shopping with a friend.
Asking for Details
When someone invites you to dinner or to a party or event, you might want to ask for more information. Here are some questions you can ask:
- Do you want me to bring anything?
- Who's going?
- What time does it start / end?
- When / where is it?
Hey, Jenny. Are you free on Friday?
Yes, I don’t have any plans. Why do you ask?
I’m having a small dinner party. Would you like to come?
That sounds like fun. What time?
Why don’t you come over at 7:00?
Great. Do you want me to bring anything?
No, that’s okay. Just come over.
Okay.
Part Three
Create a calendar at Google Calendar or 30 boxes. Take a minute and plan an event or activity for next week. For example, you could have a party, go out for dinner, visit a museum or go shopping. Choose a day, from Monday to Saturday, a time and a place. Then practice inviting other students in your class. Find 3 people who want to join you and write their names in the calendar.