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 amy_thant on Sat, 14/09/2024 - 02:40

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The last time I said sorry was to my partner when I stepped on him while getting off from the bus.

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Submitted by MahmoudAhmed on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 00:02

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when my father advised me and i got angry apologizing for him

Submitted by Alina_Negrii on Thu, 12/09/2024 - 11:02

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Last night, when my daughter and I had an argument. At the end of it, we didn't know what was the fight for, and  we both apologized. Harmony restored :)

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Submitted by zino on Wed, 11/09/2024 - 07:03

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  • When was the last time you said sorry for doing something?
  • The last time I said sorry was to my wife. It was my fault, so I apologized 😔, and she accepted my apology 🙂.

Submitted by Clover2207 on Thu, 15/08/2024 - 11:17

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Last time, I said that " I'm so sorry" when I had talk bad something about my friend, it make my friend felt sad at last this week. 

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Submitted by MaryClaudia on Fri, 09/08/2024 - 13:08

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Today was the last time I had to say "I'm sorry." I used a lot of pepper in the food and the dishes were very spicy,  Because of this, I had to throw it away and order pizza. I felt really bad for wasting food.

Submitted by Rou Kia on Tue, 30/07/2024 - 14:58

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Last night was my friend's birthday party, I called her and I told her I'm so sorry I can't come because I'm sick.  

Submitted by sawpaing on Tue, 23/07/2024 - 19:29

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Like, three days ago, I said I was really sorry for missing an important phone call because my phone was on vibrate and I didn't notice it.

Submitted by Kanyamas on Wed, 03/07/2024 - 08:15

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I bumped against somebody yesterday.

Submitted by 黃沛宸 on Sun, 16/06/2024 - 07:30

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Last week, I accidentally ate my sister's cookies. I apologized and bought her a new cookie.