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 happy1234 on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:49

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The last time I said sorry was 5 days ago. I ran into a passer-by. I said sorry to her and then she forgave me.

Submitted by ChengJia on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:48

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The last time I apologized was last week. I accidentally broke my mom's cup. I said sorry to her many times. 

Submitted by 216108 on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:47

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The last time that I  said sorry was yesterday.Because I threw the ball at my classmate,I said sorry to her.I will be careful next time

Submitted by 216129 on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:46

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1.last time I apologized was two days ago, because I broke my mom's cup.

2.I said sorry to my brother last week because I said some annoying jokes.

3.I said sorry to my Dad yesterday because I threw trash in his car.

Submitted by Cyy on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:45

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I'm pretty sorry for breaking your cup and I will buy the new one for you.Hope you can forgive me,sorry!!!

Submitted by chen xenia on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:43

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Last time I accidentally bumped into someone, I immediately told him I was sorry, I didn’t mean it, and I was very happy that he said he wouldn’t care.

Submitted by HuaiAn on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:40

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It was last week, I kicked my sister because I wanna do that, and  then, I said sorry to her.

I'm truly sorry for accidentally breaking my sister's piggy bank , I understand how much it meant to you , so I will buy a new one for her ,and I hope her can forgive me.

Submitted by 216104 on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:40

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Last week, I was helping my friend practice their English. I accidentally gave them the wrong answer! They looked confused, so I quickly said "sorry" and explained the mistake. We laughed about it, and then I gave them the correct answer.

Submitted by Nicole Dai on Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:39

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I gave an apologize to my friend last week because I was late over 30 minutes,I still feel sorry about it now,even she said that's ok.