*English for x graders of Senior High School
*Semester 1
*Writing skill
Hi my lovely students. Welcome to my website and let's fun
with English. well guys, i want to ask something.
Have you ever invite someone or invited someone? and Why did
you invite or be invited by someone?
what kind of occasion that you usually invite someone? :bingung:
wow Nice answers guys...
Well guys, here we will learn about Invitation.
before we go any further, i'll give you the terminologies
that we will use in this lesson.
it provides the pronunciation and the meanings.
Invitation
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/ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃ ə n/
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Undangan
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Invite
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/ɪnˈvaɪt/
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Mengundang
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Sorry
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/ˈsɒr.i/
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Maaf
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Thank you
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/θæŋk/ /juː/
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Terima
kasih
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Refuse
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/rɪˈfjuːz/
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Menolak
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Accept
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/əkˈsept/
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Menerima
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INVITATION
We often see or read invitation for
birthday party, farewell party, engagement party, wedding party, anniversary,
promotion etc. What is actually an invitation? :bloon:
Definition
If we consult to a comprehensive dictionary, invitation has several meanings; invitation can be an act of inviting, a solicitation, requesting of a person's company, an invitation to a party, to a dinner or to visit a friend.
So, what is actually the definition of invitation?
Many people define an invitation as request whether written or spoken to participate or be present or take part in something or event .
Definition of invitation is asking someone to join or come. The aim is to invite someone to join in our activities.
The
types of Invitation
The type
of invitation of situation that used based on:
1. Who are
the object?
2. Where
does the situation take place?
3. What are
the topics talking about?
When
we take a look on several invitations which are close to our life, we will find
2 types of Invitation. As many typical printed or spoken documents, invitation
can be:
1. Formal
Invitation: This type of invitation has a meaning official senses.
It is written by institution or company. Due to its formality, such typical
invitation seems to tie the people whom are invited
2. Informal
Invitation: this kind of invitation is found a lot in social interaction.
The informal invitation can be written or spoken and commonly given or
addressed to family member, friend, mate etc.
The
Expression of Formal Invitation
Formal situation
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Accepting
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Refusing
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·
Well, I would like to,
but Iam not sure I have time.
·
That’s very kind of you,
Iam busy.
·
I like to very much, but
I should go now.
·
I would like to, but Iam
affraid Im busy today.
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e.g., wedding party
invitation
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An event invitation
The
Expression of Informal Invitation follows
Informal situation
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Accepting
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Refusing
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The
informal invitation can be written or spoken and commonly given or addressed to
family member, friend, mate etc
e.g.,
Birthday Party Invitations
Here you can listen conversation, an invitation to lunch
Quick Tips: Write an invitation
Part of
Invitation Letter
1. Title (Birthday Party,
Wedding Party, etc)
2. Invitee (Joe, George, Ira,
Arai, etc)
3. Time/Date
4.
Sender.
e.g., you can make an
invitation card (birthday card) as follows:
EXERCISES
Look
at the invitation card below and answer the questions.
1.
Who send the card?
2.
To whom the card is
sent?
3.
What is the purpose of
the card?
Choose two
situations below and make the invitation cards.
1.
Your 15th birthday party is
going to be held next week. Get your friends to come to your home.
2.
You are inviting your friends to come to
your new home because you just move. Tell them that your mom prepares special
food for them.
3.
Tell your friends that
your father just bought you a new iron man CD and get them to your home to
watch the movie together on weekend . Tell them that it will be wonderful
moment.
4. Ask your friends to join Global Warming event that will be held in your school.
Remember guys, you will present your cards next meeting. So, make it nice. :genit:
Now it's time to quiz. :kaget:
Remember guys, you will present your cards next meeting. So, make it nice. :genit:
Now it's time to quiz. :kaget:
