
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
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.
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It depends on formal or informal meetings.
m(_ _)m
\(^o^)/
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Yes, i did
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I always have a sense to go to work on time but i used to be late several times because i had got a problem on my way to work.
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Dear British Council,
Please guide me to do" Writing A1: A message to say you're late – preparation"?
I don't add other answers in groups, I can only put 1 answer in correct groups.
I wait feeback form you!.
Thanks
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Hello linhview
I'm sorry this was confusing. You have to always move the words by clicking or pressing on the small white hands in the top right corner of the word boxes.
For example, if you already moved 'Sorry!' into the second box and you want to move 'I'm running late' to the box, you must click on the small hand in the top corner of the 'I'm running late' box and then you must click on the small hand in the top corner of the 'Sorry!' box. Then it should move there.
It sounds difficult but is quite easy once you see how it works. Please let us know if you have any more trouble with this, and sorry for the inconvenience!
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
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Usually I'm late 10 to 15 mins but I'm working to be punctual.
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I think I'm usually late 5 to 10 min because of the traffic jam in my city. So, I'll try to be more accurate on time and get out early enough before my meetings.
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I always try to come on time.
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Hurry up hurry up ♬
before I lose my temper
hurry up hurry up
before you lose the game
hurry up hurry up
before I change a diaper♬
BTW, "please hurry up" and "please hurry", which would you say to your collegue? (」°ロ°)」
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Please hurry
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