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 dainien521 on Thu, 20/01/2022 - 09:17

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i think whenever i make mistake and affect other people. i always say sorry for that.

Submitted by Soe Soe on Mon, 13/12/2021 - 06:01

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I said sorry my friend yesterday for appointment. I was sick .

Submitted by Soe Soe on Mon, 13/12/2021 - 05:58

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Submitted by Hammad0205 on Sun, 12/12/2021 - 09:58

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Last time I apologized yesterday.

Submitted by Hammad0205 on Sun, 12/12/2021 - 09:57

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I am sorry for starting this course late. Anyhow, starting at any stage is good.

Submitted by Valdiceia on Sun, 12/12/2021 - 08:38

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The last time that I said apologize, was on friday. I was at work when my friend asked me a favour without explain well what suppose to be done. After do it and sent to my manager I received an email saying it was wrong. So I sent another on apologising. He turned at me and said; Don worry it’s fine, that’s all right

Submitted by Suraj paliwal on Mon, 29/11/2021 - 10:59

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I say sorry everyday when I do any fault. And apologize always.

Submitted by ANOUAR on Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:17

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Emmm, I think I said sorry to my friend las week, and she said it's Ok, honestly I'm fine, it was my fault don't worry about it! !

Submitted by Fernando Júnior on Fri, 29/10/2021 - 01:53

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Every single day I make something wrong. So, I said "I'm really sorry", "My fault", "I sincerely apologize for doing that". :(