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.
Mostly, I go to work on time. Sometimes, I still go to late 'cause the traffic is very crowded and wake up late.I thinhk I go to late about 15 mins.
I'm always running late 😁
I’m usually on time when I have to meet with colleagues or friends, I try to be punctual on
meetings. When I agree with someone to meet at some place I consider ‘late’ 10
minutes or more of delay.
Thanks for the lesson.
Great site!
I always try to be on time in my meetings and appointments. I hate wait for who is late but I can give them until 10 or 15 minutes late.
I always strive to be punctual. Often arriving earlier than scheduled because I disklike being late. In urgent situation, a delay of up to 10 mins is permissible
Although I'm trying to go on time, I sometimes go to work late.
For me 10-15 minutes is late
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
Mostly, I am on time. However, sometimes I got late because of traffic situation in downtown area. I am quite patient person as well, so, I think I can wait someone for 30 minutes at most.
I'm always in time.
I like to be on time. How many minutes 'late' for me is at least 10-15 minutes
I don't like to be late .. I always try to be on time.