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.
I try to be on time but usually I got late around 5 to 10 minutes. The term "late" is defined by the situation and may vary e.g. if you have to reach to a client's meeting then 5 minutes would be considered late. However if you have to check in for office then you might have 15 minutes grace time.
I usually run late, but I'm not proud of this, I think being more than 10 minutes late can be a problem for who is waiting
i am running 10 mins late sorry!
I usually arrive on time, but sometimes I arrive late. 10 minutes is too late for me. I don't like go to too late so I attempt to go on time
Since I am waiting the bus no 35,I will be late.
I often try to do something on time. I don't like lately. if possible, i think i'm only 15 minutes late.
I'm usually on time, I always seek get ready a few minutes before!
I'm running 20 minutes late to the standup meeting. The dentist appointment took me more than I thought, sorry! I will do overtime this evening to compensate for the lost time
i 'm usually be late. i think 15 minutes is late.
I am on time usually and being on time means being polite and having respect to someones time. And being more than 5 or 10 minutes can be considered late for me.