Why did the man invite the woman to his home?

M: Why don’t you pay us a visit about nine tonight?
W: What’s the occasion?
M: It’s my wife Gloria’s birthday and we’re having new friends over.
W: Should I bring a gift?
M: Oh, no. It’s a simple get-together.

W: How many courses have you taken this term?
M: I have had courses only in American and British literature. I wish I had taken more, especially in other languages.