work in pairs. Read and act out the telephone conversations. Use the phrases from the box on p. 100. 1. Student A. You are having a birthday party soon. Phone your friend and invite him/her for a party in a bowling club. Tell him/her when and where the party is, if there is any dress code, etc. Discuss the meeting place and time. Student B. Your friend is inviting you for a birthday party. This is the time when a friend of yours from another town is staying with you. Ask if you can take your friend with you. Get more specific information you need to know (the meeting time and place, a dress code, etc.).

- Hello! It's [Your Name]. How are you?- Great! Listen, I'm having a birthday party soon, and I'd love for you to come.- It's going to be at the bowling club downtown. The date is [specific date], and it starts at [specific time].- Oh, and the dress code is casual. Just come comfortable; we'll be bowling and having fun.- Can you make it? I'd love to have you there!Student B (responding):- Hey! I'm doing well, thanks. Wow, a birthday party sounds awesome!- Actually, I have a friend from out of town staying with me. Do you mind if I bring him/her along?- Great! Thanks. Could you give me more details? Like, where exactly is the bowling club, and what time should we be there?- Casual dress, got it. Looking forward to it!