Friend: Hey, how are you? I hope everything’s good with you and the kids!
Mom: We’re doing great, thanks! How about you? How’s everything going?
Friend: We’re doing well too! Actually, I wanted to invite you and Emma to Alex’s birthday party this weekend. It’s going to be a fun celebration!
Mom: Oh, that sounds lovely! What day is it?
Friend: It’s on Saturday at 2 PM. We’ll have games, cake, and a lot of fun activities for the kids. We’re also going to have a little treasure hunt!
Mom: That sounds amazing! I know Alex loves treasure hunts. I’m sure they’ll have a blast.
Friend: I’m glad to hear that! The kids will have so much fun. We’ll also have snacks and some cute decorations. It’ll be a colorful party.
Mom: How exciting! I’ll make sure we bring a little gift for Alex. I’ll need to pick something out tomorrow.
Friend: Oh, no need to bring anything! Just come and enjoy the day with us. But if you want to bring something small, that’s totally fine.
Mom: You’re so sweet. We’ll bring something anyway. What kind of cake are you having?
Friend: We’re having a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. It’s Alex’s favorite.
Mom: That sounds delicious! I’m sure it will be a hit with the kids.
Friend: I hope so! We’ve planned a lot of fun things, like pin the tail on the donkey and a little dance party too.
Mom: That’s perfect! We’ll be there for sure. Thanks for the invite!
Friend: I’m so happy you can come! It’ll be great to catch up, and the kids will love playing together. See you Saturday!
Mom: Can’t wait! See you then!
Vocabulary List
- Invite [ɪnˈvaɪt] (verb) – To ask someone to come to an event or place.
Example: “We’re inviting you to the birthday party.” - Celebration [ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən] (noun) – A joyful occasion or party for a special event.
Example: “We’re having a big celebration for [Child’s Name]’s birthday.” - Treasure hunt [ˈtrɛʒər hʌnt] (noun) – A game where children search for hidden objects or clues.
Example: “We’re going to have a treasure hunt at the party!” - Snacks [snæks] (noun) – Small foods or light meals, often served at parties.
Example: “There will be plenty of snacks for everyone.” - Frosting [ˈfrɔːstɪŋ] (noun) – A sweet topping for cakes, often made from sugar and butter.
Example: “The chocolate cake has vanilla frosting on top.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “I wanted to invite you”:
- This is a polite way of extending an invitation in the past tense, which shows intention and respect.
- Example: “I wanted to invite you to the party.”
- It sounds more casual and friendly, fitting for informal conversations.
- Responding with “I’ll make sure”:
- This phrase shows intention and commitment. It’s often used when promising to do something.
- Example: “I’ll make sure we bring a gift for [Child’s Name].”
- It’s a great way to show your friend that you’ll follow through with their request.
- Using “What kind of [food] are you having?”:
- This is a useful question for asking about specific details, like food, activities, or other items.
- Example: “What kind of cake are you having?”
- It’s a natural way to get more information about an event.
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Friend: Hey, how are you? I hope everything’s with you and the kids!
Mom: We’re doing great, thanks! How about you? How’s everything ?
Friend: We’re doing well too! Actually, I wanted to invite you and Emma to Alex’s party this weekend. It’s going to be a fun celebration!
Mom: Oh, that sounds lovely! What is it?
Friend: It’s on Saturday at 2 PM. We’ll have games, cake, and a lot of fun activities for the kids. We’re also going to have a little hunt!
Mom: That sounds amazing! I know Alex loves hunts. I’m sure they’ll have a blast.
Friend: I’m glad to hear that! The kids will have so much fun. We’ll also have snacks and some cute . It’ll be a colorful party.
Mom: How exciting! I’ll make sure we bring a little for Alex.