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 Sahar1990 on Thu, 27/03/2025 - 08:14

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I don't remember the last time I apologized. But when I sometimes get on a crowded bus, I say 'I'm sorry' to others so I can pass through people and find a place to stand.:)

Submitted by ._'ebaa- on Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:48

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It`s a nice lessons 

Submitted by Sa Wan on Sat, 08/03/2025 - 08:46

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At the moment, I can't remember the last time I apologized for something. But, I have learned a lot about apologizing from your comments and lessons. Thank you so much.

Submitted by Hamzah94 on Mon, 24/02/2025 - 13:11

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I think it was a week ago when I apologized to a taxi driver for causing him to lose customers.

Submitted by DinarafromKazakhstan on Sun, 23/02/2025 - 15:11

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I don't remember when I said apologized. I can't check on time message from whatApp and my director from kindergarten text me message and I saw too late and when I response I apologized. 

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Submitted by Maphan Nin Ra on Thu, 20/02/2025 - 04:39

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when was the last time you said sorry for doing something??

The last time I said sorry for doing something was the time that I accidently respond negative words to my sisters without thinking well and I felt really sad for this. And I said sorry and I dont mean to say Like this and my sisters accepted it.

Thank you for precious Lesson.

Yeah, that is good adult behavior, otherwise almost every day, I try to deal with my environment as a physical trainer and deal with people who connect with him and apologize for my weaknesses

Submitted by Sohila El-Masry on Tue, 04/02/2025 - 15:45

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This morning, cause I was too busy, and when I looked at my inbox messages, I found out that my friend texted me four days ago and wanted me to help her with something and I wasn't there for her, so I apologized.

Submitted by Fady Romany on Thu, 30/01/2025 - 21:48

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Wow! all the comments about apologising are perfect, and i really learned a lot.

Submitted by mustafa2025 on Fri, 17/01/2025 - 16:06

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"The last time I said sorry was when I accidentally hurt my friend's feelings. I felt really bad and apologized right away.
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