A message to say you're late

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text

Aziz

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I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

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

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

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.

Discussion

Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?

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Language level

A1 Elementary

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family and friends

I dont like to be late but my friend is running 10 min late when we meet.

i´m usually go there late, is no good but is true, i considere 30 mins is late

Thank you for sharing

Thank you a lot.

I'm often late due to scheduled classes.... ʎɹɹoS ʎɹɹos’ɥO ¨●౹౽‥ㆀ

i dont like to be late.When i meet with my friends i want to go on time.But my friend is running 20 minus late which is not good thing

I usually try to arrive at time or a few minutes before the appointment time. For me, I undertand that people (include me) can have unexpected events, so I am tolerante when I have to wait for someone. However, if I know that someone usually arrive late when we meet, then I show him/her disapointment about that fact.

i don't like to be late. i always go on time wherever i go. i don't like trouble other by waiting them.

Normally,im being late but I know that this habit is not good for my personality.i always try to be on time and nowadays I’m trying to improve myself to be on time

Normally, I don't be late, but sometime, the conditions don't help me, so for me, arrive to a place 10 mins later is late for me

A message to say you're late

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