Pet writingPhrases to use

In messagesPart 1

Apologising for something

I’m sorry for breaking your glasses. I’m sorry I broke your glasses I apologise for breaking your glasses

Asking someone to do something

Can you come round and help me? Could you come round and help me? Can you let me know if you find my

key? Would you bring some CDs to the

party?

Giving advice

I think you should do more exercise. If I were you I would do more exercise

Inviting someone

Would you like to come to my party?

Accepting an invitation

I’d love to come. Thank you, that’s very nice of you

Refusing an invitation

I’m sorry , but I can’t. I have to….. That’s too bad. I can’t. I have to…

Offering to do something

Would you like me to go with you? Shall I go with you?

Promise to do something

I will help you , don’t worry.

Recommend to do something

I suggest you read this book You really should read this book

Making suggestions

What about going to the cinema? How about going to the cinema? Why don’t we meet at the cinema? We could meet at the cinema? We can go to the cinema? I think we should go to the cinema Let’s go to the cinema

Reminding someone todo something

Please,don’t forget to bring the book. Remember to bring the book

Thanking someone

Thank you for your letter Thanks for your letter

Asking for something

Can I …….. Could I………… Would you mind if I……..