EF 4.5 Welcome

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Publish：Jun 8, 2017

1. Inviting someone to your home

Dialog
[JOAN] Oh, Todd, did I tell you?
[TODD] What?
[JOAN] Al and I just bought a house.
[TODD] Really? Congratulations!
[JOAN] Thanks! Actually, we’re a little nervous about it.
[TODD] I can imagine. Buying a house is a big decision.
[JOAN] Yes, it is. Anyway, we’re having some people over on Saturday night.
[TODD] A housewarming party!
[JOAN] Exactly. Al and I were hoping you and Angela could come.
[TODD] Well, I’m `definitely` coming … ['dɛfɪnətli]
[JOAN] Great!
[TODD] But Angela probably can’t come. Her mothers’s sick.
[JOAN] Oh, that’s too bad.
[TODD] Yeah. Angela’s in Las Vegas, taking care of her.
[JOAN] I understand. Well, I’m happy you can come.
[TODD] Ah! That reminds me. Angela’s birthday’s in two weeks. I’m thinking about having a party for her.
[JOAN] Nice!.
[TODD] And I’d like you and Al to come.
[JOAN] We’d be `delighted`. [dɪ’laɪtɪd]
[JOAN] Great!

Sentence
Zach and I just bought a house.
Carla just got promoted.
Bill just got promoted to vice president.
Did you just go to the `grocery` store ? [ˈgroʊsəri]
We should get together for dinner this week. What does your `schedule` look like?
Great! I’m definitely coming.
Thanks - I’d be delighted.

Dialog
DANA: OK, let’s see … Who’s invited to the party?
JONATHAN: Natasha. She is `definitely` coming.
DANA: Great! How about Michael?
JONATHAN: `Probably not`.
DANA: Too bad! Anyway, Laurie `probably` can come.
JONATHAN: Cool.
DANA: And Kylie said ‘`absolutely`.’
JONATHAN: Nice! `Maybe` she can bring her tasty, dark chocolate cake.
DANA: Maybe … or `maybe not`. It’s `unlikely` . She’s pretty busy.

Dialog
[SOPHIE] Hi!
[SOPHIE] Oh, so good to see you. I’ve missed you so much.
[NANI] Me too!
[NANI] hey, Eric.
[ERIC] Hi, Nani, Great to see you.
[NANI] So, come in, come in. Make yourselves at home.
[NINA] Here - you can put those over there.
[NINA] `Can I get you something to drink?`
[ERIC] That would be lovely, thanks.
[SOPHIE] Yes, Please.
[SOPHIE] Ummm, cup of tea?
[NINA] So how was your trip?
[SOPHIE] Yeah, it was fine, thanks.
[SOPHIE] `Except for Eric and his whining. 'Are we there yet? Are we there yet?'`
[ERIC] I was just wondering how much further we had to go.
[ERIC] Nina, your flat is lovely.
[NINA] Well, as you can see, there’s not much here yet.
[NINA] No sofa, no curtains.
[SOPHIE] Yeah, that’s OK.
[SOPHIE] We can sleep on the floor.
[SOPHIE] What? Come on, stop it!
[ERIC] No, it’s not right.
[SOPHIE] Of course, we can.
[ERIC] It’s inappropriate.
[ERIC] I really liked the ones with tomato. They were the best.
[SOPHIE] Nina, let’s go and see it.
[SOPHIE] The shop.
[NINA] Really?
[SOPHIE] Yeah !
[NINA] You want to see it?
[SOPHIE] Course, I do.
[NINA] It’s a bit late.
[SOPHIE] No, it isn’t. Come on.
[SOPHIE] I know it’s a big step for you.
[SOPHIE] And, um, speaking of big steps …
[SOPHIE] Eric and I have something we want to tell you …
[SOPHIE] We’re going to have a baby!

Use would you like to politely offer something to your guest

Use could or may to make a polite request of your host.

Dialog
MRS. KUMAR: Welcome. Nice to see you.
MR. BRADLEY: Very nice to see you, too, Mrs. Kumar.
MRS. KUMAR: Please come in.
MR. BRADLEY: You have a beautiful home.
MRS. KUMAR: Thank you. Would you like to have a seat?
MR. BRADLEY: Yes, thanks.
MRS. KUMAR: And would you like something to drink ?
MR. BRADLEY: Please. Could I have some water?
MRS. KUMAR: Of course.

If you have a drink, you can say to your and cheers to offer a toast.

You can use it’s crazy to react to both good and bad news.

Absolutely, It’s right over there

Dialog	-
[ERIC] Have you got everything?	你的東西都齊了嗎？
[SOPHIE] I think so.
[ERIC] I’ll take that.
[SOPHIE] OK, thanks.
[SOPHIE] Well, that’s us then.
[SOPHIE] `Thanks for inviting us.`
[NINA] Thanks for coming.
[SOPHIE] Your shop’s really lovely.
[NINA] Thanks
[SOPHIE] `We had a great time.`
[SOPHIE] You must come to us next time, okay?
[NINA] I will.
[ERIC] It was lovely to see again.
[NINA] And you.
[SOPHIE] take care.
[ERIC] Good luck with the shop.
[NINA] Drive safely.
[NINA] All right, Bye.

Next time, it’s our turn to host.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. enjoyedit

TODD to Joan
Dear Joan, Thank you for inviting me to your housewarming party.
I had a really good time. Your new home is lovely.
And the food was delicious.
I hope that I see you and Al again soon.
Sincerely, Todd. [sɪnˈsɪəli]
[TODD] Oh, uh, Joan. Your, um, party was wonderful. I really enjoyed myself. Your new home is beautiful. And I loved the food.
[JOAN] Thanks.
[TODD] I hope to see you and Al again soon.
[JOAN] I hope so, too. Actually, you’ll see me very soon. We, uh, have a meeting in five minutes.