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Conversation Beginner · Module 21 · Unit 101

Review: Advanced Invitations

A2 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on reviewing invitations and learn useful vocabulary for social communication in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. When was the last time you invited a friend out?
  2. Do you usually socialize in groups or one-on-one?
  3. What makes a good event for you?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • invite

    verb

    /ɪnˈvaɪt/

    Meaning:To ask someone to come somewhere.

    I invite my friends to dinner.

    Real Life Tip:

    In the US, invites are often casual and digital.

  • friend

    noun

    /frɛnd/

    Meaning:Someone you know and like.

    She is my close friend.

    Real Life Tip:

    Friendships often include regular social meetups.

  • meet up

    phrasal verb

    Meaning:To gather with someone socially.

    Let’s meet up tomorrow.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common informal American expression.

  • have a blast

    idiom

    Meaning:To have a very fun time.

    We had a blast at the party.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used frequently in casual American English.

  • hang out

    slang

    Meaning:To spend relaxed time with friends.

    We like to hang out on weekends.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common informal expression among young people.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing past and future social invitations after attending a fun gathering.
  • Daniel
    I invited my friends to dinner last night.
  • Rachel
    Nice! Did they all show up?
  • Daniel
    Yes, they came on time and we met up at the café.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What did Daniel do last night?
  2. Where did they meet up?
  3. What will Daniel do next week?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does invite mean?

  2. What does socialize mean?

  3. I will ____ my friends to dinner.

  4. We will ____ at the café tonight.

  5. friends / I / my / invited / dinner / to

  6. time / we / great / had / a / together

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you usually invite friends out?
  2. What makes a great social event?
  3. Have you ever had blast at event?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How do you invite friends to hang out?
  2. When do you usually meet up friends?
  3. Do you enjoy socialize with new people?
  4. What makes you have a blast socially?
  5. How often do you hang out weekly?
  6. Do you prefer group or solo meet ups?
  7. What was your best social event experience?
  8. How do friends invite you usually?
  9. Do you like planning social events often?
  10. What makes friendship important when you socialize?
Rachel
That sounds fun. You must have had a blast.
  • Daniel
    We really did. We like to hang out often.
  • Rachel
    I agree, socializing keeps friendships strong.
  • Daniel
    I will meet them again next week.
  • Rachel
    Perfect, maybe I can join you next time.