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Inviting friends to a party in English
Everyday English for inviting friends to a party. Key line: “Are you free Saturday? I'm having a party.”
Full script
Lin
Are you free Saturday? I'm having a party.
Them
Maybe—what kind of party are we talking about?
Lin
Just friends, snacks, and a playlist with zero sad songs.
Them
That actually helps. Last party made me cry in the kitchen.
Lin
Then come by around eight—I'll save you the emotional damage.
Them
Do I need to bring anything, or just my questionable dance moves?
Lin
Just bring yourself. The chips disappear fast, though.
Them
I'm in—I'll guard the snacks and avoid the sad songs.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
free?
✓ Are you free Saturday?Ask about their time
Ask about timing first
come by
✓ Come by around eight.Casual invite time
come by is more casual than come
bring?
✓ Do I need to bring anything?Polite: ask what to bring
Common when visiting
I'm in
✓ I'm in.Say yes to joining
Spoken: happy to join
Quick answers
free: what to say in English
Say “Are you free Saturday?” — ask about their time. Ask about timing first.
come by: what to say in English
Say “Come by around eight.” — casual invite time. come by is more casual than come.
bring: what to say in English
Say “Do I need to bring anything?” — polite: ask what to bring. Common when visiting.
I'm in: what to say in English
Say “I'm in.” — say yes to joining. Spoken: happy to join.