Lesson 08: Event Invite

💌 Social Lab
Scanning
Lesson Goal: Learn to identify the tone of an invitation and quickly scan it to find essential details like the time, location, and dress code.

You're Invited!

Invitations come in many different forms. A birthday message from a friend will look very different from a formal wedding card or a professional email asking you to attend a business conference. Recognizing these differences helps you know how to act, what to wear, and how to reply.

When you receive an invitation, you don't need to read every single decorative word. Instead, use scanning to find the most important details. Your eyes should jump straight to the Date, the Time, and the venue.

You should also scan for special instructions. For example, a formal event might include a dress code (like "Black Tie"). Most importantly, look for the RSVP date. This is the deadline for you to tell the host if you are coming or not, so they can order enough food!

Event Details 📍

ព័ត៌មានលម្អិតនៃកម្មវិធី
Venue /ˈven.juː/ ទីតាំងកម្មវិធី
Dress Code /ˈdres ˌkoʊd/ កូដសម្លៀកបំពាក់

Responding ✉️

ការឆ្លើយតប និងចុះឈ្មោះ
RSVP /ˌɑːr.es.viːˈpiː/ សូមឆ្លើយតប
Register /ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ/ ចុះឈ្មោះ

Timing ⏳

ពេលវេលា និងកម្មវិធីបន្ត
Deadline /ˈded.laɪn/ កាលបរិច្ឆេទផុតកំណត់
Reception /rɪˈsep.ʃən/ ពិធីទទួលភ្ញៀវ/ជប់លៀង

Do not read every word! Scan the invites below. Tap the dotted lines for hidden hints.

Liam's 30th
Bash

Drinks, Music & Good Vibes!
📅
When Sat, July 15th @ 8 PM
📍
Where The Sky Lounge
1. What time does the party start?
2. Tap "The Sky Lounge". What is the street address?
TOGETHER WITH THEIR FAMILIES
Sophia & James
INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THEIR WEDDING
Sunday, August 20th
AT THREE O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON
Grand Plaza Hotel
Ballroom B
Reception to follow immediately.
3. What happens immediately after the wedding ceremony?
4. Tap the bottom text. What is the dress code?
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5. Where is this event located?
6. Tap the REGISTER button. What is the cost?

Real World Tasks

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