How to Make an Invitation – Design, Write, and Invite!
Welcome to your ultimate interactive guide! Learn how to craft formal and informal invitations, master essential English expressions, play fun games, and design your own gorgeous digital invitation cards.
Let's Learn!
Understand what invitations are, formal vs informal styles, and structure.
Invitation Gallery
Explore birthday parties, school events, and class gathering card samples.
Practice Zone
Play matching games, arrange sentences, and test your skills.
Invitation Maker
Design, customize, and generate your own digital invitation card instantly.
Nopidha Ardyansah, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Kepala SMP Negeri 2 Gumelar, Banyumas
Learning Objectives (Tujuan Pembelajaran)
What you will achieve by the end of this module.
Setelah menggunakan media ini, peserta didik Kelas VIII SMP/MTs diharapkan mampu menguasai kompetensi esensial berikut:
Menjelaskan pengertian dan tujuan komunikatif invitation (social function).
Mengidentifikasi jenis undangan formal (formal invitation) dan informal (informal invitation).
Menjelaskan bagian-bagian penting dalam teks undangan (generic structure).
Mengidentifikasi informasi utama seperti nama acara, tanggal, waktu, dan tempat.
Menggunakan ungkapan mengundang serta menerima atau menolak undangan secara santun.
Menganalisis contoh teks undangan dalam Bahasa Inggris secara mandiri.
Menulis undangan sederhana sesuai konteks dan tujuan komunikasi.
Mendesain kartu undangan digital yang kreatif menggunakan fitur Invitation Maker.
What Is an Invitation?
An invitation is a request, polite solicitation, or card used to ask someone to attend an event, party, or activity. It can be written on a card, sent via message, or delivered as a formal letter.
Social Function (Tujuan Komunikatif):
To invite someone to attend an event or participate in an activity (Untuk mengajak atau mengundang seseorang hadir dalam suatu acara atau kegiatan).
Common Purposes:
- Inviting someone to a birthday party
- Inviting friends to a school event / English Day
- Inviting classmates to a study group / class gathering
- Inviting family members to celebration events
Types of Invitation
Informal Invitation
Casual & Friendly
Used for casual events between friends, family members, or peers. The language is relaxed, friendly, and personal.
- “Would you like to come to my birthday party?”
- “Please join me for a small celebration.”
- “Let's celebrate together!”
- “Hi! Want to hang out this weekend?”
Formal Invitation
Official & Respectful
Used for official events, school ceremonies, institutional meetings, or corporate gatherings. The tone is polite, structured, and respectful.
- “You are cordially invited to attend our school event.”
- “We would be delighted by your presence.”
- “Please join us for the annual school celebration.”
- “The Board of Directors requests the pleasure of your company...”
Sample Invitation Cards
Explore these digital sample invitation cards. Click "Highlight Parts" on any card to see how its structure is organized!
You're Invited!
Please join me for my 14th birthday party. Let's have fun and celebrate together with music and cake!
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: My House (Jl. Melati No. 12)
From, Dina
English Day Celebration
Dear Students,
You are cordially invited to join our annual English Day celebration filled with speech and drama contests.
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 8:00 a.m. onwards
Venue: School Hall, SMP N 2 Gumelar
Best regards, The English Club
Class Gathering!
Hi, Friends!
Let's have a wonderful class gathering! Bring your enthusiasm and let's enjoy games and food together.
Date: Sunday, November 22
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: City Park, Gumelar
See you there!
Parts of an Invitation
An invitation card consists of several essential parts. Click each part below to understand its function and role in an English invitation!
The person or organization who invites (e.g., Dina, The English Club).
The person being invited (e.g., Dear Students, Hi Friends).
The name and reason for the event (e.g., 14th Birthday Party, English Day).
The exact day the event takes place (e.g., Saturday, November 14).
When the event starts (e.g., 3:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.).
Where the event is held (e.g., My House, School Hall).
Extra instructions such as dress code, bringing gifts, or themes.
Friendly warm closing remark (e.g., Let's have fun together! See you!).
Confirmation contact info (e.g., Call Dina at 08123456789).
Click any box above!
Select one of the parts cards above to read its detailed explanation and examples.
Language Corner & Expressions
Mastering useful expressions is essential when writing invitations or responding to them (accepting or declining politely).
1. Inviting Expressions
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“Would you like to join us?”
Maukah kamu bergabung dengan kami? -
“I would like to invite you to...”
Saya ingin mengundangmu ke... -
“Please come to our school event.”
Silakan datang ke acara sekolah kami.
2. Accepting Invitations
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“I'd love to come!”
Aku sangat ingin datang! -
“Thank you for inviting me.”
Terima kasih telah mengundangku. -
“That sounds wonderful!”
Terdengar sangat menyenangkan!
3. Declining Politely
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“I'm sorry, I can't come.”
Maaf, aku tidak bisa datang. -
“Thank you, but I'm busy that day.”
Terima kasih, tapi aku sibuk hari itu. -
“I'd love to, but I have another plan.”
Aku ingin, tapi ada acara lain.
Practice Zone & Interactive Games
Test your understanding with these interactive mini-games! Complete them to earn score points and motivation badges.
Match the Invitation Parts
Match each term with its correct definition or description.
Formal or Informal?
Identify whether the given statement/invitation style is Formal or Informal.
1. “You are cordially invited to attend the Annual School Graduation Ceremony.”
2. “Hey guys! Let's have a pizza party at my house this Saturday at 4 PM!”
3. “The Board of Directors requests the pleasure of your company for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.”
Find the Missing Information
Read the invitation and answer what information is missing or needed.
--- INVITATION CARD ---
You're invited to my Birthday Party!
Date: Sunday, December 10
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: [MISSING INFORMATION]
From, Rina
What essential information is missing from the invitation card above?
Digital Invitation Maker
Design and generate your own digital invitation card! Fill out the form below, select a design theme, and click "Generate Invitation" to preview your custom card.
Enter Invitation Details
Live Preview Card
My 14th Birthday Party
Dear Friends,
Let's have fun together with games, food, and music!
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DinaQuiz Challenge (15 Questions)
Test Your Knowledge on Invitations!
This evaluation includes 15 varied questions covering social functions, formal vs informal styles, parts of invitations, and expression choices. Get instant feedback and score results!
Question text goes here...
Explanation text...
Quiz Completed Successfully!
Here is your final performance evaluation:
Correct: 13 | Incorrect: 2
Learning Reflection (Refleksi Pembelajaran)
Take a moment to reflect on your learning progress with this module. Select your mastery level for each question below:
1. Can you identify the parts of an invitation (Host, Date, Venue, Purpose)?
2. Can you distinguish formal and informal invitations?
3. Can you write and design an invitation card in English?
Great Job on Your Reflection!
Keep practicing your English writing and invitation skills. You are making wonderful progress!
About the Developer
Nopidha Ardyansah, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Kepala SMP Negeri 2 Gumelar
Professional Identity & Institution
Media pembelajaran interaktif ini dikembangkan sebagai sarana inovasi pembelajaran digital untuk mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII dengan topik “How to Make an Invitation – Design, Write, and Invite!”.
Dibuat untuk mendukung merdeka belajar serta meningkatkan kreativitas dan literasi digital peserta didik SMP dalam berbahasa Inggris.