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A1 · Elementary20 min

How to write an invitation

Syllabus topic 7: How to write an invitation

50–80 words · Invitation. Invite a friend to a picnic. Give the day, time and meeting place, say what to bring and ask for a reply. Choose your own details.

Your writing task

Write 50–80 words. Invite a friend to a picnic. Give the day, time and meeting place, say what to bring and ask for a reply. Choose your own details.

Writing focus

Check that your friend can make a plan from your message. A friendly invitation needs practical details as well as enthusiasm.

Your progress

Ready to move on?

Mark this lesson as studied when you have finished the explanation.

My plan

Plan, write, revise

Suggested structure

  1. Greet your friend and name the activity.
  2. Give the time, place and one thing to bring.
  3. Ask for a reply and end warmly.

Useful language

  • Would you like to…?
  • We can meet at…
  • Please let me know.

Use these phrases if they fit your ideas. There is no single correct response.

0 words · Suggested: 50–80Restoring your draft…

50 more words to reach the suggested range.

Review your draft

This is guided self-review, not automatic grading. The word range is a guide. Editing your text clears the checklist so you can review the new version; previous lesson completion stays in your history.

See an illustrative response

Hi Ella, Would you like to have a picnic with me on Saturday? We can meet at the park gate at twelve o'clock. My brother is coming too. I can bring sandwiches and fruit. Please bring some water and a small blanket. We can play a game after lunch. Are you free? Please let me know on Friday. See you soon, Sam

This example illustrates structure and tone and may be shorter than the suggested range. Develop your own response.

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