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

online

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

Topics

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family and friends

I'm always punctual, but I tend to get upset and leave when others are late

I'm usually on time. I don't like being late. I consider someone late to be more than 10 minutes.

Now, I understand why it is not good to be a late comer, it make someone not to be vulnerable and makes people lost trust in someone.

I am usually on time, and being late to me is 15 minutes.

I used to always be late but i'm trying to improve and not exceed 10 mins

I'm often on time. I always try to be on time because I think it is important to respect the time of other person.

It depends on who I want to go with. With friends I usually late, because I already knew they would be coming late too. But, if with my colleague partners at work, I would never be coming late. I will consider 10 minutes as the latest time that I can tolerate.