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 want to improve my English writing but I don't know where to start and how to start. I think i know the Grammar although i really don't know to write. If there anyone knows how to improve, suggest to me.
Hello Maiyannaing,
The best thing you can do, as with any skill, is practise. There are many ways to do this but one of the best is to find a penpal with similar interests to you with whom you can exchange letters/emails/messages. In the Internet age this is a lot easier than before! It's not necessary to get your writing checked to improve. Just communicating in writing on a consistent basis will improve your skills, just as speaking in another language does even if what you say is not being corrected.
You can also use an online writing tool. Cambridge has a good one which you might find useful. You can find it here:
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/free-resources/write-and-improve/
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
I'm usually on time. In my culture, be late is very incorrect and direspectful and when I was younger, I was always ahead of schedule. But the older I get, the slower I become... The older I get, be in the clouds I become. See you later the team !
I'm usually on time or even eariler than expected. I don't want to be late even one minute.
I think it's a bad behavior to be late and gives bad feelings for the person waiting for you.
Kash: I'll be 10 minutes late, I am really sorry!
Jay: No problem!
Kash: Ugh, traffic never stops, at this rate, I will be more than 10 minutes late.
Jay: It's ok, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine.
Kash: I am here, but I just can't find a place to park, I'll let you know when I find a parking spot, I will be quick!
Jay: Ok, but I might get something to eat.
Kash: Found one! I'll reach the café in 5 minutes!
Jay: See you soon!
Kash: Thanks for waiting
I usually late when I go somewhere or have an appointment with someone. It usually take me about 15 mins.
I try to be on time, but sometimes getting ready takes a lot of time and the people I hang out with are never punctual.
I'm usually on time and usually arrive early if possible. I know time is precious to anyone and I don't want others to waste their time just waiting for me. I remember at my old company, if we were late to work even 1 minute, we would be fined. If we are late for the exam, we may fail. So no matter how many minutes late, it's still late. Try to be on time, you will become more professional.
It’s dependent on the type of dates , if it about something serious I usually came earlier but if it’s something for fun I usually be late . I can wait to 30 mins to meet someone but more than this it’s late to me