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Business papers: the invitation
Textbook: pp. 186–187
GoalKnow the structure of an invitation and practise writing one.
New words
invitation · taklifnomainvitation, offer · taklifrespect · hurmatparticipation · ishtirok
Explanation
A taklifnoma is formed from Arabic taklif and Persian noma; it is a letter calling someone to an event. Structure: 1) address; 2) reason; 3) time and place of the event; 4) words of respect; 5) the inviter’s signature. The tone must be polite: orders, threats and rude words are not used. Sample: «Dear Sardor! We invite you to our school’s spring festival on 20 May at 16:00. We will be glad of your participation. With respect, pupils of class 5-«B».» Note: tell an adult before inviting outsiders to your home.
Worked examples
I invite you to my birthday.
We await your coming eagerly.
Class activity
“Let’s write an invitation”: write an invitation to guests for a class party and check its politeness.
Practice
1
What is a taklifnoma?
A letter inviting someone to an event.
2
What tone should it have?
Polite, without orders.
3
Which information is a must?
The time and place of the event.
4
From which words is taklifnoma formed?
taklif (Arabic) and noma (Persian).