How to Accept and Decline Invitations in English Politely and Confidently

Imagine a colleague invites you to their house for a weekend BBQ or your neighbor invites you for dinner. Do you know to politely accept and decline invitations in English? Would you feel comfortable saying maybe?
With today’s Confident English lesson, just a few easy steps you’ll be ready to accept and decline invitations politely and confidently in English. You’ll never have to worry about saying the right thing or finding the right words.
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✨ Better Ways to Say Yes, No, and Maybe in English: www.speakconfi...
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[@dishasha6393]

1. Thanks for thinking of me. I'II be there for sure 2. I am not sure I can make it let me check and I 'll GET BACK TO YOU. 3.Thanks so much for the invitation, unfortunately I am not sure I'll be able to make it to your party

[@namastewellness]

I'm a native English speaker and am getting a lot from these videos. This video is good for a social etiquette boost. Thank you for these awesome videos 🙏🏾🙂

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks so much.

[@marlenerenteria8320]

How do you say NO without having to say you hope you can do it for another time. What if we don’t want to take part in something EVER?

[@AmericanAccentMastery]

Really great video! Some of our closest friends here are from a different country, and whenever we invite them over, they reply (via text) with "Thank you!" We are always like... is there more?! What does that mean? And then, eventually, we have to follow up with "Could you let us know if you're coming??" Cultural differences in communication are truly fascinating!

[@boronborel6137]

Amazing video maaan

[@TOUFIKASASAAM]

Hi teacher. If someone invited me i must thanks him by say god bless you . if i décline i'll say im sory i could'nt but without lying and i'll thanks him. I like your Nice pieces of advise. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@maliknazir4221]

You sound very soft and clear , anyone can learn and understand your speech But a humble request is submitted ,to remove the music tone I listen to your videos for a very long time but I hate from this tone , Regards

[@caterinapollio184]

What an awesome lesson!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Glad you think so!

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very helpful madam, thank you please

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Hello welcome thak you you speak correct english

[@nataljapetrova7682]

..An absolutly must know-element of english culture .. I am in... i 'd love to listen again..

[@Elinoo93]

You're so lovely. Thank you for the lesson. Great video!

[@thomaszheng7547]

The first answer is Thank you for invitation, I will be there. The second answer is thank you, but I am not sure I will make it. I will get back to you. The third is thank you for invite. Unfortunately my family has a plan to get together on Sunday.I wish you have a best event.

[@sugarsstuff1452]

Wonderful useful lessons What do I say if someone declined my invitation I did the invitation and they declined it for like it. What is my respond?

[@hajoung2647]

1) That sounds great. I’ll be there with bells on. 2) I’m not sure I can make it. Let me get back to you soon. 3) I wish I could join you. But I’m going to be out of town. I hope we can see you another time. Thanks for informative lessons.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Fantastic. These are all perfect responses for the situations in the lesson. Nicely done.

[@aparecidoferreiravais321]

Hi Anne Marie how are you doing Thanks a lot for your videos You're amazing teacher Have a great day,😉

[@MekhbaraSalimova]

Your amazing videos brings us happiness every time

[@GERONYMO555]

The best teacher that I have ever heard

[@misbahharoon5524]

Same here

[@mugiranezabenjamin5443]

Thank you so much for the invitation. I would love to be there on the 7th of July. Let me know if I can bring something

[@agnieszkakocan9766]

Hi, Anne Marie. What a useful lesson! There's one more way to decline an invitation that comes to mind, namely "Rain check". Would you recommend using it? Could you give an example of how to use it in context?

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Great addition, Agnieszka. We could say, "I'd love that but can we take a rain check? I already have something scheduled that afternoon."

[@agnieszkakocan9766]

@@Speakconfidentenglish Thank you so much. I've been following your channel for a while and I'm really impressed by how professional you are and how well thought out your lessons are. I'm an English teacher myself and find your videos really inspiring.

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Many thanks for this useful lesson. As always you are perfect.

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I don’t understand how this video that is a jewel has so many views and no like. Please leave your like in this video. It is the most respectful way to support the teacher who makes these videos to help so many people

[@andrescanseco4949]

I love the way you explain the topics, you are always very clear and polite. I love your videos , and your lessons. Thank you so much for your time and dedication.

[@EatNeatRaveRepeat]

This is a wonderful lesson for my ESL students. It's often difficult for me to find just the right video (based on clarity, speed, etc). You did this beautifully - thanks!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're very welcome!

[@pierrotmbayo4146]

Thanks i really appreciate

[@MekhbaraSalimova]

İn our country people say.İf the person is very kind ,positive,well behavoured etc..they say this person is a human with a capital letter

[@MekhbaraSalimova]

God bless you

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Hi teacher! I am Korean. Everyday i get a lot from your video. You pronounce english very clearly and accurately! Thanks a lot!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Awesome. Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad my lessons are helpful to you.

[@MekhbaraSalimova]

Good evening.İ am.used to saying hello before giving my opinion İ want to say your English is wonderful.Any topic you talk is special.Thank you so much.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks so much and thank you for watching.

[@artischool8606]

I found this lesson very useful thanks dear ..you are great

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Wonderful! I'm so glad to know it was helpful. I hope you have an opportunity to use what you've learned.

[@MekhbaraSalimova]

İ think you are such kind of person

[@nirajyadav4014]

Thank you maam

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Très sympa, I'll keep watching

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[@merhawimelake4484]

I Love it Thank you very much

[@poonamdhaka9106]

Thankyou for invitation.. Definitely i am in. Thanks for thinking about me , On friday I've got plan , see if I'll reschule it. Thanks for inviting and i'll love to join but we'll out of town . Hope you will have good time and next time definitely we will join you.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Well done!! You've done a nice job using the strategies and language from the lesson.

[@shiohk1209]

“how to decline”is very useful 😄i understand 4-steps, thank you for your lesson👍

[@hanaeomer2737]

You were awesome as a usual. The answer is *Thank you for the invitation. I'll be there for sure. See you soon. *Thank you so much but I am not sure if I can come or not. I'll check my calendar and let you know. * Thank you for thinking of me. I wish if I could come but unfortunately I'm traveling on that day.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Excellent. And I'm glad the lesson was helpful.

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Hello! I discouvered your channel this week. Thank you very much for your tips! Good job! Hugs from Brazil!

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

So glad my lessons are helpful to you.

[@ghembazaamine6931]

Thanks a bunch ,the lesson is really awesome.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

You're so welcome. I'm glad it was helpful to you!

[@pierrotmbayo4146]

I am from a French speaking country in Africa. However, i really love English and am really interested in your videos. Keep updating us on your new lessons until "i" become fluent and confident in English, amended.

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Thanks so much for watching, Pierrot M'bayo. I appreciate it and am very glad to know you're enjoying my lessons.

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Thank you! You can find out how to learn with me in my online courses at speakconfidentenglish.com/courses

[@thinleythinley614]

Thanks I am from Bhutan 🇧🇹

[@santosme2398]

She is really good teacher.

[@HieuNguyen-me3or]

1.Delighted to join with you and thank you so much for invitation. 2.I'm not probably but i'll try my best and feedback you as soon as possible. 3.I would appreciate for your thinking to me but I really sorry that I can not attend because i have urgent something. I hope you fun and we can meet another time.

[@paulooliveira-io3xc]

Thank you Annemarie!

[@MekhbaraSalimova]

Maybe it is an idiom

[@JoseGarcia-vb9nk]

I'm dealing with an army recruiter. I came up with tons of excuses, but he keeps rescheduling, how can I say no respectfully?

[@vijayashetkar8857]

Thanks for the invitation... definitely I will be there. It sounds great but let me check my calendar and will get back to you..... thanks. Thanks ......sounds good.... unfortunately we will be going out of town. Thanks Annamarie mam for this video😊

[@GERONYMO555]

Thank you for your videos

[@pedrodomingos5250]

Strategy 1: That's so nice of yu to think of me . You really can count on me Strategy 2: I'm not sureI can make it. I will see what I can do. Strategy 3: I wish I could join you but I'll be in a busy trip at this holiday party.

[@santiagocastillo812]

Hello, Annemarie. Thank you for all you did here. It was an amazing video. I will have to say that Im going to invite some friends to watch all your videos. Firstly, I will send them the invitation. Regards.

[@thilakasirispathiranage9981]

Thank you so much for thinking of students.

[@shangaize]

How about when we want to make friends? And trying to get closer to people? What are some of things to do? Culturally we give food but not sure how to do it or what to say ?

[@aylex1974]

I love the way she speaks it sounds elegant and expensive

[@nataljapetrova7682]

thank You again :)

[@darodewkeea5321]

Hello welcome you onet best speak no problem ate you thak you

[@web336]

really significant session, helpful for daily conversation in office

[@Speakconfidentenglish]

Awesome. Glad it's useful to you, Ravindra.

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Jos👍🏻

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That was really helpful thanks ❤

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