英语邀请信的写法.ppt

unit 5 writing Letter of Invitation PresentationLetter of invitation 1. When do we need to write a letter of invitation? There are many occasions which we invite our friends, colleagues, or some other related people. Invitations fall into two forms: formal and informal. In the former case, we often use invitation cards and in the latter one we use just common letters. 2. Items included in letters of invitation: 1) The names of the host and guests 2) The events (dinner/marriage/dance party…) 3) The time and place the event will take place 4) Some requirements (dress/present…) Notes: Punctuations omitted in cards R. S. V. P (répondez sil vous pla?t, )means reply needed Formal means formal suit needed Dear [Dr. Rodger]: [The English Department of Nankai University] would like to extend to you an invitation to be our guest speaker at the [annual conference] to be held at the [meeting room] at [eight] o’clock, [Saturday morning, December the thirtieth, 2008]. As you know, the department is interested in [the 20th century English literature] Since you are familiar with the field, we know your views will be extremely interesting to us. You will receive further details later, but we would appreciate having your acceptance soon so we may complete our agenda. Cordially, 3. Features: Formal invitation: (important banquets, ceremonious dinners, church weddings, receptions…) third person; fixed form and general sentences; politeness; clearness; conciseness Informal invitation: (to friends and relatives) First person; personal and friendly 4. patterns Patterns in invitation cards: 1) Mr. … and Mrs.…. request the pleasure/honor (used in the case of wedding) of the company/ presence of …/ your company/ presence at dinner on… in… 2) Mr. … Mrs. … accept with pleasure Mr. and Mrs. …’s kind invitation to dinner… 3) Mr. … and Mrs. … regret that previous engagement prevents their accepting Mr. and Mrs. …’s kind invitation to dinner on… 4) Dr. and Mrs. … regret that, owing to …, they