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.
Hi Sarah! I think I have a big problem whit my car. I'm running 10 mins late. I'm sorry. Hello Anas! No problem. Aargh, My car is broken. I don't know how long i'll be there. It's ok, i'm at the park whit our friends. Don't worry. Thanks, i'll be as quickly as i'can!!! LMK when you'll be there. 10 minutes later. Finally, i have fixed my car. I'll be there soon. Well done, i'm waiting for you. Thx for waiting Sarah. you're welcome!
I try to never be late. I consider its late, if person arrives at any time after an appointed time
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I am usually on time but sometimes I go to work 5 minutes late.
I´m not usually late but it may be useful to answer to those friends who like to be late
I'm usually on time, I don't like being late .
i usually leave my house early but i always get late.
I usully be on time because I respect time, but I'm late sometimes 5 or 10 mins
Well,as my transportation is difficult I usually take extra ten minutes everyday to get my work
I'm running 10 minutes late.