A message to say you're late

A message to say you're late

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text
Aziz
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I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

Tips

1. You don't need to write complete sentences for text messages.

2. Use abbreviations like LMK (= let me know) or use emojis to save time writing.

3. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

4. Say how many minutes you think you'll need, e.g. I'm running 10 minutes late.

5. It’s good to say sorry and sorry again, but you don't need to say sorry in every message.

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Submitted by Thoraya Elhamshary on Tue, 23/08/2022 - 21:42

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I am usually late by 2 to 3 minutes on my work. I work as a teacher and have the first session daily, so being late is not advantageous. I must work on this to reach on time, especially at work.

Submitted by ebiderogar on Tue, 23/08/2022 - 19:08

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Usually, I am on time. But sometimes happen that I can arrive soon and it bothers me. A few minutes, for example, 5, is late for me as I am on time most of the time.

Submitted by nth1307 on Sun, 14/08/2022 - 08:43

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In my place, being on time is quite important, so I am not usually late. Except for some cases such as traffic jams, being lost, oversleeping... And in those situations, it will take about 10 - 30 mins to reach the workplace.

Submitted by Aciredef66 on Thu, 04/08/2022 - 14:15

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I am always on time when I go to work, I meet a friend, I go to the doctor.. I think it dipends on what happened when I was a child at primary school. One day I arrived to school a bit late. Other children were late like me, too. The Headmaster got angry and since that day I must be on time..

Submitted by KateLoz on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 09:43

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Usually I try to be in time, but because of leaving house a little bit late I often in a hurry. 5-10 minutes is late for me.

Submitted by RaquelVitoria on Mon, 01/08/2022 - 16:55

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I am usually on time but sometimes happens to be late .
15 minutes ia late for me.

Submitted by cadani on Tue, 26/07/2022 - 01:43

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I often got late this is a bad practice, so I am trying to get early any place I go

Submitted by HassanKhanSz on Sun, 24/07/2022 - 09:06

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Yes, I'm usually on time. Five minutes is late for me.

Submitted by batatinha16 on Sat, 23/07/2022 - 21:31

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I always try to be on time but most times I get a bit late. Answering the second question, I hate waiting so I think 10 mins is considered being late