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Summer Course

Week 8

Barbecuing

BBQs are a part of my summer!

Photo of Stephanie S, a former eFacilitator. CC-BY-SA

I love BBQs. They are a part

of the summer for me. BBQ

means fresh air, sun, family

and friends, good food, less

work inside the kitchen…..

1. Some BBQ vocabulary2. How to write a BBQ invitation email3. How to accept or decline an invitation to a BBQ

What you will learn here:

1. BBQ vocabulary• NOUNS:

BBQ, recipe, potluck, a grill-out, skewer ...

• VERBS:to marinate, to fire up, to grill out....

Do you know all these words?

BBQ Vocabulary. Try these website to learn more:

http://www.englishandculture.com/blog/bid/85497/Fire-Up-the-Grill-English-Vocabulary-Words-for-a-Barbecue http://www.vocabulary.cl/Lists/Cooking-Instructions.htm

1. BBQ vocabulary

"We're going to grill out at my summer home. Wanna come?”

What does "grill out" mean?

When we say "grill out" we mean that we are going to grill food on the barbecue. A typical BBQ would include hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, corn and perhaps vegetable skewers, and maybe fish.

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2. Inviting people

Invitations have three parts: 1. asking if someone is available2. giving details about the BBQ3. inviting the person to attend

For example:

“What are you doing next Saturday? We're having some people over for a meal. Would you like to come?”

"Have you got anything on for this evening? A couple of us are going to a bar after work if you'd like to come."

Now, let’s prepare a friendly BBQ email!

This is certainly an informal email.There are typically 5 parts of such an

invitation email:1. Greeting2. Invitation3. Additional Information4. Closing5. Signature

Informal Greetings

• Hello Rupinder,

• Hi Maria,

• Hey Franco,Note: There is always a comma after the greeting!

5 Parts of Invitation Email

5 Parts of Invitation Email

Greeting Invitation

Additional Information

Closing

Signature

Your Turn to Practise

• Write an email to invite friends to a BBQ at your place.

• Include time, date and (fake) location!

• Post the invitation on the forum, so others can learn from your

example.

Have Questions? Contact an e-Facilitator!

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