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 iammftn on Sat, 09/05/2026 - 11:27

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The last time I said sorry was today morning. I said sorry to my husband because I hurt him 

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Submitted by soniapico on Thu, 07/05/2026 - 08:57

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Last week I said "sorry" to my friend because I spilled water on his music magazine.

Submitted by Murielle on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:17

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I apologise when I commit fault 

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Submitted by MV Young on Sat, 25/04/2026 - 17:04

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I don't often say sorry to others, but when I accidentally bump someone I would actively apologise first. 

 

Submitted by mithgal on Fri, 24/04/2026 - 16:10

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yesturday when my love told my i love u and i told him go to study .. He thought i did not care about his word to me 

Submitted by Nusiba osman on Wed, 22/04/2026 - 23:49

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Last week when accidentally bomped young lady in the road 

Submitted by xrenger on Mon, 20/04/2026 - 18:12

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I said sorry to mom one month ago because I entered my home late at night.❣️

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Submitted by Mohamed Ebada on Tue, 14/04/2026 - 18:05

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When iam walked the mall then crashed awoman

Submitted by sanjaparenta79 on Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:47

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The last time I said sorry was yesterday, to my daughter, because I pulled her hair while combing her hair.