A message to say you're late

A young woman texts on her phone

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

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.

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Submitted by JENO on Mon, 06/03/2023 - 07:52

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I usually try to be on time. But sometimes I’m late when I’m negligent with time management.

Submitted by Alessandro Martins on Sun, 05/03/2023 - 18:37

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I like wake up earlier for don't late.

Submitted by LOGHBI on Wed, 01/03/2023 - 07:14

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I usually be late of appointment about 10 to 20 mins, but I hope I fix this problem in fast time.

Submitted by amna164 on Tue, 28/02/2023 - 08:51

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I am always late 10 mins is LATE for me.

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Submitted by hpboy92 on Tue, 28/02/2023 - 00:05

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I am usually on time. For me, 5 minutes is late. I don't want to wait because it makes me feel uncomfortable.

Submitted by Evanli on Fri, 24/02/2023 - 03:25

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When I go late to bed it is very probably wake up late.

Submitted by _spm on Fri, 24/02/2023 - 03:21

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I need more practice in learning

Submitted by Juliana09C on Fri, 24/02/2023 - 03:18

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If I'm being honest, I usually do my best to be on time. But I'm almost always late.

Submitted by Ro Htan on Tue, 14/02/2023 - 16:08

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I am seldom late for school especially when I go to bed late. But I've been trying to be on time. My friend always messages me "where are you?" I reply "I am on the way bro, I'll be there in 5 mins". I have to change my habit of being late.