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.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I am usually on time, but sometimes I am late by 10 minutes.
I like to arrive on time.
I don’t like to be late in work but sometimes because of kids
Thanks
I usually run late, i dont think its something to be proud, but im improving. Something very crazy, my boyfriend is German, he loves to be early, so i am learning with him.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I'm usually on time because I leave my house early. I consider 15 minutes to be late.
Sometimes I was late for work due to the morning heavy traffic. This situation made me feel frustrated, so I decided to always leave earlier.
I am mostly a bit late and not on time according other people. I believe that any period more than three minutes should be considered lateness.
I'm always on time, being late really annoys me.
I would say…. it depends. At school, I was always punctual and at work I have also been punctual. However with my friends and family, we are more flexible. We usually make a rough plan and then confirm the details on the way to meet.