Invitation
Learn English invitation text - This word is invited as an invitation. Invitation is a word that we hear very often in everyday social life. However, Do you know what the definitions, communicative goals (objectives), and generic structure (arrangement) of invitations in English are? Let's begin the discussion.
Definiton of Invitation
We often hear the word invitation (invitation) but what is the true meaning of this invitation text? According to the language experts as outlined in his dictionaries, the invitation was determined:
According to the Oxford Learner's Dictionary interpret "invitation" as follows:
a spoken or written request to somebody to do something or to go somewhere.
Simply explain what is invitation? But in order to understand more here is a more comprehensive understanding of invitation.
According to vocabulary.com, invitations are:
An invitation is a request, a solicitation, or an attempt to get another person to join you at a specific event.
If we interpret it in Indonesian, invitation is a request, invitation, or effort for others to be willing to join us at a certain event.
Communicative Purpose of Invitation
Actually, from some of the meanings that have been conveyed above, the communicative purpose of the invitation text is very clear, namely inviting or inviting someone to attend a certain event. In general, each invitation will be marked with the purpose of including the following phrases:
- Would you like to come
- Would you like to join us
- I would like to invite you
- Request the present of ...
Basically, it can be marked with a variety of phrases and sentences that have the meaning of inviting the basic vocabulary of "invite", "join", "come", "request", etc.
Generic Structure of Invitation
The composition of sentences, phrases or paragraphs of an invitation is usually called a generic structure or schematic structure. In general, each invitation has its own uniqueness, but overall it can be underlined that the invitation (invitation text) will be written with the following structure:
1. Invite: Who is invited
2. Body of invitation: The contents of the invitation are usually in the form of the following:
1. Invite: Who is invited
2. Body of invitation: The contents of the invitation are usually in the form of the following:
- Occasion: This invitation is made for what event
- Day or Date: Day and date
- Time: Time set
- Place: The place
- where invited guests are expected to be
3. Inviter: Who invites
Once again the arrangement as above is just a general benchmark of how an invitation is written in English. And even so there will be many variations of the elements included in the invitation and it may differ from one another
Once again the arrangement as above is just a general benchmark of how an invitation is written in English. And even so there will be many variations of the elements included in the invitation and it may differ from one another
Differences from Formal and Informal Invitations
different examples of formal and informal invitations
The difference between formal and informal invitations is on several factors. First is the language style. At formal invitations the style of language used is polite while informal is more relaxed. So that formal invitation is used on formal or important types of events. The second difference is structure or pattern.
In formal invitations there are certain patterns that must be followed especially in English. Because the scale of people downloaded is quite large and could have a high position. The structure must be clear and complete. Whereas informal invitations only need to convey complete information, so the structure is usually not given much attention.
The difference between formal and informal invitations is on several factors. First is the language style. At formal invitations the style of language used is polite while informal is more relaxed. So that formal invitation is used on formal or important types of events. The second difference is structure or pattern.
In formal invitations there are certain patterns that must be followed especially in English. Because the scale of people downloaded is quite large and could have a high position. The structure must be clear and complete. Whereas informal invitations only need to convey complete information, so the structure is usually not given much attention.
Structure and Examples of Formal Invitations
Before entering into the formal invitation example, you should first learn what structures it uses. Both in terms of language style, sentence structure and phrases used. The following structure must be used.
Before entering into the formal invitation example, you should first learn what structures it uses. Both in terms of language style, sentence structure and phrases used. The following structure must be used.
1. Title
In English invitation, the invitation or person invited is called invitee. But in the invitation, the title can be called just invitation or the name of the event then followed by invitation. Seeing the title of the event, of course people who get an invitation already know the purpose of its contents.
Under the title also write the name of the person invited. Can use the word Dear or To. Then followed by Mr. or Mrs. and the name of the person. In this part of the prefix the concepts for all invitations are the same and must be present.
2. Fill in the Invitation
Enter the contents section then there is an opening word that is inserted after the name of the person invited. This greeting is a thank you and introduction for information on the event. Then proceed with the following sequence:
In English invitation, the invitation or person invited is called invitee. But in the invitation, the title can be called just invitation or the name of the event then followed by invitation. Seeing the title of the event, of course people who get an invitation already know the purpose of its contents.
Under the title also write the name of the person invited. Can use the word Dear or To. Then followed by Mr. or Mrs. and the name of the person. In this part of the prefix the concepts for all invitations are the same and must be present.
2. Fill in the Invitation
Enter the contents section then there is an opening word that is inserted after the name of the person invited. This greeting is a thank you and introduction for information on the event. Then proceed with the following sequence:
Occasion / Occasion:Day and Date / Day and Date:Time:Place:
3. People who invite
Called inviter some formal invitations usually often include this third part. Especially if the invitation is for official events such as meetings.
This means that if there is a change in schedule or an error in the invitation to a question about the event, the person receiving the invitation can ask the inviter.
kinds of invitation
Actually there are many kinds of invitation text, however, here we just focus on kinds of invitation card, and as we know there are also many kinds of invitation cards, some of them are:
- Anniversary invitation card
- Reunion invitation card
- Birthday invitation card
- Business invitation card
- Lebaran day invitation card
- Christmas invitation card
- Valentine invitation card
- Wedding invitation card
- Reception invitation card
- Ceremony invitation card
- Halloween party invitation card
- Response invitation card
- Mother’s day invitation card
- Father’s day invitation card
- Graduation invitation card
- Thanksgiving invitation card
Formal invatations
Formal is a more polite way of asking for people you don't know that well
- I was wondering if you would like to join us for a meal. Perhaps you would like to have dinner at my home. Perhaps you would like to come round for a meal.
- We would like to invite you to dinner.
- I thought you might like to try some of our local cuisine.
- There’s a really nice place just a few minutes from here.
- There’s a pretty good place you might like which specializes in steaks.
- There’s a really nice place just a few down the road.
- There’s a really nice place just round the corner.
- There’s a great new place with a fantastic view of the city.
Informal invitations
Informal is a less polite way of asking for people normally used for friends and family
- Why not come round for a drink? What about going out for a meal? Why not join us for a drink?
- Fancy going for a drink/ a meal?
- There’s a really nice place just a few minutes from here/ round the corner. Shall we meet later tonight to discuss it over dinner?
- Let’s discuss it later over a drink.
Accepting an invitation
(menerima undangan)
That’s very kind of you. Thank you for inviting me. I’d like that very much.
(Anda sangat baik. Terima kasih telah mengundang saya. Saya sangat menyukainya.)
I’d be delighted to come.
(Saya akan senang untuk datang.)
Thank you. That’d be very nice. I’ll look forward to it.
(Terima kasih. Itu akan sangat bagus. Saya akan menantikannya.)
Yes, please. Thanks.
(ya silahkan. Terima kasih )
That’s/ What a good idea. That sounds good/ fun.
(Itu / Ide yang bagus. Kedengarannya bagus / menyenangkan.)
That's a nice and quite attractive invitation card
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