A message to say you're late
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Aziz
I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!
No problem!
Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!
It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine
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
OK, LMK when you find a place
I might get something to eat tho
Of course! I'll be as quick as I can
OK!
Found one! Be there in 10 mins
Well done! See you soon
Thx for waiting
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.
I'm usually on time for meeting with my friends. But sometimes I can be late yet I pay attention that being late is not more than 10 mins.
I'm usually on time for my appointments.
And when it comes to talking abut being late, I guess 30 minutes is the limit.
I'm usually on time when I go to work or meet someone. For me, 10 minutes is too late and long enough for someone to wait
Usually I am a punctual person because I feel responsibility for my work. I was often late only in school.
I am a punctual person. I always do everything on time or go on time.I don't like to be kept waiting and 15 minutes is too late for me.
I am working in a private school. It is primary, junior high and high school. Shool name is TVK. Working on time is the best important order. I usually go to work on time.
I'm usually on time for my appointments but sometimes I'm late.
For me, 10mins is too late 'cause I don't like to wait.
Sometimes I'll be late for traffic but usually I'll be on time
Hmm idk how can I improve my Writing :(
Hi Nguyễn Thế Giáp,
May I make a few suggestions? If you haven't yet, it might help to identify what you want to write. Is it professional writing (e.g. emails and reports), or writing for an exam (e.g. IELTS), writing for studies (e.g. academic articles or essays), or writing for personal communication, or some other context or purpose? Professional writing, academic writing and writing for interpersonal communication are all quite different styles and each one has its own characteristics. Then, you can search for resources to help you to practise your chosen writing focus.
There are also various aspects of writing such as content, vocabulary, grammar and organisation. Perhaps you can consider which of these you would like to develop.
Here are some resources that might help.
I hope that is of some help. Good luck with it!
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team