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A text message invitation

A text message invitation

Learn how to write a text message invitation to a friend.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text
Sandra
online

Hey! Want to meet for a drink after work?

14:16

Cool, what time do you finish?

14:21

Late as always crying

14:22

Me too. Msg me when you leave

14:22

OK. Where do you want to go?

14:23

IDK. I might be hungry tho

14:24

Good point.

14:25

I'll think of somewhere to eat.

14:25

I know what you're like when you're hungry! wink

14:27

LOL, I'm not that bad!

14:31

Don't worry. We can meet at the bus stop and decide then.

14:31

yes See you later

14:32

Tips

  1. You don't need to write complete sentences.
  2. You can use abbreviations like LOL (= laugh out loud) or IDK (= I don't know) to save time.
  3. Use emojis smiley to add feelings.
  4. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

Task 1

Exercise

Task 2

Exercise

Task 3

Exercise

Discussion

Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?

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Average: 4.3 (21 votes)
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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Fri, 23/10/2020 - 15:31

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I like to speak in person. I have few friends to send text massages like the sample! ;)

Submitted by alexiaimogen on Fri, 23/10/2020 - 06:28

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I prefer to speak if it's urgent if it's not then I'll just msg them.

Submitted by raginirags on Thu, 22/10/2020 - 13:16

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i mostly use text msgs to text my friend about any plan but sometimes i prefer a dial

Submitted by Victor Hugo Fl… on Mon, 19/10/2020 - 20:17

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I definitely send a lot more text messages, to communicate with my friends and make plans.

Submitted by Babydoll on Sun, 18/10/2020 - 00:47

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All depends on my mood and time. Sometimes I prefer texting people. Other times I enjoy talking on the phone.

Submitted by Nway on Fri, 16/10/2020 - 11:54

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I don't prefer texting to someone and like to call. If i send messages , i use emojis and abbreviation . I think emojis are so cute .
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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Sun, 11/10/2020 - 12:57

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I like the word "IDK" somehow. It sounds like "DIY"! ; )

Submitted by aungyekyaw on Sun, 11/10/2020 - 05:39

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I texting message to my partner for share jobs information . We usually use this method.

Submitted by Moon Wathan on Tue, 06/10/2020 - 11:18

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Yes, I am not only text message but also call to my friends to hangout. I always do like that.

Submitted by habibao.medo on Tue, 06/10/2020 - 09:50

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i prefer texting messages to friends instead of calling