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

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

Task 2

Task 3

Discussion

Download
Worksheet147.26 KB

Language level

Topics

Average: 4.2 (13 votes)
Do you need to improve your English writing skills?
Join thousands of learners from around the world who are improving their English writing skills with our live online classes and personal tutoring courses.

Submitted by Mari_ana'' on Fri, 28/04/2023 - 19:02

Permalink

I usually send text messages but sometimes I prefer to send voice messages in wpp because that way I can better convey my feelings

Submitted by Eve1603 on Thu, 27/04/2023 - 16:54

Permalink

I like sending messages to my boyfriend instead of phone calls

Submitted by mrghazy on Thu, 27/04/2023 - 14:19

Permalink

Personally, I like sending messages because I don't know whether my friend is available now or not.

Submitted by Russel Uz on Fri, 14/04/2023 - 02:39

Permalink

Hi evetyone! Please help me to understand!
Who tell me? why in the fifht question of the task 1 right aswer about drink?
IDK? please help me to understand.

Hello Russel Uz,

The first message is "Hey! Want to meet for a drink after work?" and the reply is positive ("Cool, what time do you finish?"). Thus, we know they are going for a drink and the answer to 'They are going to have a drink" is 'True'.

 

Peter

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by byzdmrl on Wed, 12/04/2023 - 20:12

Permalink

I prefer text messages because it is simple and we can connect each other all the time. When we want to make a plan, we talk with voice messages or on the phone directly.

Submitted by Niloosh on Fri, 07/04/2023 - 17:17

Permalink

I always send texts 'cause I'm telephonophobic!

Submitted by eminecengelr on Wed, 29/03/2023 - 20:25

Permalink

ı prefer to send a message because write a message is easy

Submitted by esteban_vera on Mon, 27/03/2023 - 13:43

Permalink

I prefer send the message, I don't like speak for mobile phone

Profile picture for user hpboy92

Submitted by hpboy92 on Thu, 02/03/2023 - 00:30

Permalink

Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
I send a lot of text messages everyday because I normally I have to work with my laptop and my Iphone. However, I prefer to speak to my friends as I can express my feeling more.