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.

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!

 

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Submitted by TalhaÖzkan on Fri, 27/11/2020 - 15:43

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I said sorry today, because I hadn't closed the lid of walnut box so the walnuts were fallen on the ground.

Submitted by Anhvu on Mon, 23/11/2020 - 15:35

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i said sorry every day so it's polite. When i have any little mistaken, i said "i'm so sorry".

Submitted by NOURHAN93 on Mon, 23/11/2020 - 00:01

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It was today in the morning, when cup of tea skidded on the table , I said I am sorry ,it is my fault

Submitted by Jaco on Sat, 21/11/2020 - 02:41

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It is always good to say sorry whether you're at fault or not.

Submitted by Jaco on Sat, 21/11/2020 - 02:28

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I always say sorry it’s polite and respectful.

Submitted by Nurieta on Tue, 10/11/2020 - 11:26

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The last time I said sorry was yesterday, because I forgot to put a bottle of water in my daughter´s school bag, and she couldn´t drink anything :(.

Submitted by Gizela Tembe on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 09:37

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It was, amazing.

Submitted by Mattias on Sun, 01/11/2020 - 11:11

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I think it was last Thursday at work.

Submitted by SarahNadia on Sat, 31/10/2020 - 17:29

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I said sorry, last day ago. When I can't remember about my promise

Submitted by georgeta on Fri, 23/10/2020 - 23:03

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I said "Sorry"wenever is necesary. Sometime when is not my fault.