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Apologising

In this video, Paul says sorry for making Noelia fall over. Listen to the language they use for apologising and practise saying the useful phrases.

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.

Preparation

Speaking A2: Apologising – preparation

Transcript

Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!

Do you know what to say when you want to apologise? Listen out for useful language for apologising. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Paul: Noelia! I am so sorry! Are you OK?

Noelia: I think so. That was lucky.

Paul: I'm really sorry! I didn't see you!

Noelia: That's all right. I shouldn't have been running.

Paul: No, no, I should have been paying attention. 

Noelia: And they teach you not to run inside at school!

Paul: Still, it was my fault and I'm sorry.

Noelia: I'm sorry too. It was both of us. Honestly, it's fine. I'm fine. Don't worry about it. Hey, I saved the laptop though!

Bob: Yeah, I'll be there in …

Noelia: Oh no!

Bob: Uh oh!

Paul: Ahhhh … 

 

Ana: Hello again! Ooh, I hope Noelia's OK. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for apologising? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

I'm so sorry!

I'm really sorry!

That's all right.

It was my fault.

I'm sorry too.

Honestly, it's fine.

Don't worry about it.

 

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to apologise in English. Bye for now!

 

Task 1

Speaking A2: Apologising – 1

Task 2

Speaking A2: Apologising – 2

Task 3

Speaking A2: Apologising – 3

Discussion

When was the last time you said sorry for doing something?

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A2 Pre-intermediate
Average: 4.3 (89 votes)

Submitted by Chue KP on Thu, 27/08/2020 - 17:08

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I am sorry for shouting back to you dad but I don't want to go back to you

Submitted by HeinHtetKyaw on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 17:14

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The last time that I said I'm sorry was when my coworker and I bought the same juice and I drink it the wrong

Submitted by Saish on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 08:40

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It was just yesterday. I accidentally dropped my mom's mobile while it was on a charging pad. Thankfully the phone survived the drop, but I did not survived the scolding from my mom. I had to apologize and say sorry a number of times only after which i was spared.

Submitted by ravana.ravana on Sun, 23/08/2020 - 20:02

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I often and from everyone apologize

Submitted by fariba on Sat, 22/08/2020 - 09:20

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i apologized three week ago.

Submitted by Rinaa on Thu, 20/08/2020 - 20:30

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Every time that I make any small mistake with no intention, I apologize with politnes. I used to treat people with respect, and my parents taught me to show respect and kindness every time that i can.

Submitted by Paula Sabio on Tue, 11/08/2020 - 19:59

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Well, I said sorry for last time 10 minutes ago, that happen when we speak a lot and then we screw up :(

Submitted by U Kyaw on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 09:58

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Hello.Something is wrong.I can't listen my speaking videos clearly.It does not work regularly.I don't know what is happening.Please,help me.I am trying to study.I think I am in progress a lot.

Hello U Kyaw,

I'm very sorry to hear this and apologise for the inconvenience. As far as I know, there haven't been any technical problems on our end. Have you tried using a different web browser or different device (if possible)? Sometimes the videos work better in different browsers.

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I hope this advice helps you, but if not, please let us know what browser and browser version you are using.

All the best,

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by edysonscott on Tue, 04/08/2020 - 02:10

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I'm so sorry henry, it is my fault