Would You Like to Come? — Student

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Listening

10 minutes

Dialogue: Ana invites Leo to go to the movies.

Ana and Leo

Here is the text from the listening. Read along and check your answers.

Would you like to go to the movies?

Yes, I'd love to! What time?

The movie is at seven-thirty.

Great. Would you like to have dinner first?

Sorry, I can't. I'm busy until seven.

Let's meet at seven-fifteen.

Perfect. See you there!

Thanks for the invitation! It's a great plan — and there's a soccer match later if you want.

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Comprehension:

1. What does Ana invite Leo to?

2. Does Leo accept?

3. Does Ana want dinner?

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Language Focus

12 minutes

Grammar: Would you like + noun / Would you like to + verb

Form	Structure
Affirmative	I'd like a coffee, please.,I'd love to come!,Yes, I'd like to go.
Negative	Sorry, I can't.,No, thank you.,I'd like to, but I'm busy.
Interrogative	Would you like some coffee?,Would you like to come to the party?,Would you like to go to the movies?

Common Errors

Would you like go to the movies? → Would you like TO go to the movies?

Do you like to come to my party? → Would you like to come to my party?

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Practice

15 minutes

Would You Like...? — Chart

Complete the chart with the correct words.

1. you like some tea?

2. Would you like go to the party?

3. Yes, I'd to!

4. Sorry, I . I'm busy.

5. I'd a glass of water, please.

6. Thanks for the to your party!

True or False — Ana's Invitation

Based on Ana and Leo's phone call, is each statement True (A) or False (B)?

1. Ana invites Leo to the movies.

False

True

2. Leo says no to the invitation.

False

True

3. The movie is at seven-thirty.

False

True

4. Ana wants to have dinner first.

True

False

5. They meet at seven-fifteen.

True

False

Do You Like vs Would You Like

Choose the correct option for each situation.

1. At a party, inviting someone. Choose the correct option.

Would you like to dance?

Do you like to dance?

2. Asking about general taste. Choose the correct option.

Do you like coffee?

Would you like coffee?

3. In a cafe, offering. Choose the correct option.

Do you like a sandwich?

Would you like a sandwich?

4. Asking about hobbies. Choose the correct option.

Would you like cooking?

Do you like cooking?

5. Inviting to cinema tonight. Choose the correct option.

Do you like to go?

Would you like to go?

Match the Invitation Function

Match each phrase to its function in an invitation.

Column A

Would you like to go to the movies?

I'd love to!

Sorry, I can't. I'm busy.

How about Friday?

Let's meet at seven-fifteen.

Would you like some coffee?

Column B

Make an invitation

Propose a time

Accept enthusiastically

Offer something

Decline politely with reason

Suggest an alternative

Make Invitations — Practice

Read each prompt out loud. Practice inviting people.

1. Make an invitation: Would you like to come to my party? It's a great invitation — say yes!

2. Invite to a soccer match: Would you like to watch the match on Saturday? It's a Brazil game!

3. Talk about an invitation you got: I got an invitation to a wedding. The match is at 5 PM.

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Let's Talk

13 minutes

Let's Talk!

Use what you learned today to answer these questions. Elaborate as much as you can!

Making plans and invitations for the weekend.

1. Would you like to go to the movies this weekend?

Follow-up: What kind of movies do you like?

2. What would you like to do this weekend?

Follow-up: Who would you like to go with?

Self-Assessment

How did you do today?

✓
I can invite someone: Would you like to go to the movies?
✓
I can accept: I'd love to!
✓
I can decline politely: Sorry, I can't. I'm busy.

Great work today!

Next class: Is there a swimming pool? We'll learn about hotels and there is/are!