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 d_di on Mon, 19/05/2025 - 15:03

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In fact , I can't remember when I said I was  sorry , but we can say  the last time I did that was  when I broke a glass from the table a month ago .

Submitted by Samy9 on Tue, 13/05/2025 - 07:10

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I don't remember my last time I beg for pardon, I am not perfect but I always try to do my best because I don't like to ask for that

Submitted by fatima_motwakil on Thu, 08/05/2025 - 18:48

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Hello every one , im new here i want to learn with you 

Hi Fatima, how are you doing? there is no problem to learn with us after all we are here to learn. The more you practice the more you get better.

 

Submitted by ARIEL26NOVEMBER on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 06:01

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Hello everyone , i am new in this i need friends for i can speak my English. I hope to you can help me.

Submitted by Gigi2604 on Sun, 04/05/2025 - 08:28

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I said Sorry to myself for not having loved me very much

Submitted by santhandar on Tue, 29/04/2025 - 03:54

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I got a lot of experience

Submitted by Musab_Alsiddig. on Thu, 24/04/2025 - 11:05

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I said it, when i came late to work.

Submitted by Narayanan LT on Tue, 22/04/2025 - 10:02

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Hi guys , Last time I was busy so that I can't engage with my friends in theatre so I said " I am really Sorry" 

 

 

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