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 Nguyễn Thế Giáp,
May I make a few suggestions? If you haven't yet, it might help to identify what you want to write. Is it professional writing (e.g. emails and reports), or writing for an exam (e.g. IELTS), writing for studies (e.g. academic articles or essays), or writing for personal communication, or some other context or purpose? Professional writing, academic writing and writing for interpersonal communication are all quite different styles and each one has its own characteristics. Then, you can search for resources to help you to practise your chosen writing focus.
There are also various aspects of writing such as content, vocabulary, grammar and organisation. Perhaps you can consider which of these you would like to develop.
Here are some resources that might help.
I hope that is of some help. Good luck with it!
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team
A: Sorry, B! I'm running 10 mins late.
B: Ok. Don't worry. LMK when you're here.
I sometimes late in some case of emergency situation. For me 5 mins is late.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I am usually on time. I try to get to places early however there are times I'm late due to traffic. Arriving 15 minutes later than the agreed time is late for me
A:Good morning Principal. Sorry I'm running 5 minutes late. My car tire got puncture.
B: Good morning. It's ok. Don't worry.
A: Now I'm leaving the workshop. I arrive in 3 minutes. I'm sorry
B: Ok. Good luck. We will wait for you.
I'm running maybe 5 mins late, sorry
Don't worry, it's fine
Hello, everyone I never late time sometimes I always try to be on time.
I am usually late, but i try not to be. :/
I am usually go early for my work, but couple of days I haven't been able to do that. but those times I was not too late. not more than 5 minutes.
I always arrive early. I hate waiting for other people so I don't want people who waiting for me.
I only late if the traffic was really crowded
I always try to be on time. I hate waiting for the other people and therefore I don't want people wait for me.
In my opinion it's rude to keep people waiting.