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 usually go to a meeting on time. I don’t like to be late. But, we are running late somehow, I think that it is too normal for everyone.If you are running 5-15 mins late, it is fine for me.
It is because of my line of work that I can't remember when I have been late for something. Even if it means that I have to leave that early to be on time, I will do just that.
I usually late at 5 minutes. This new year I would like to be more effective in organizin my time.
Iam usualy 5 minutes late because of traffic
I want to know more expressions about someone who is busy,please
Hi mahmoud-fayez66,
Have a look at this page. You can find some more expressions there.
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/pre-intermediate…
I hope it helps.
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team
I try to get always in time, but sometimes I get late. But I try to get not so late.
I'm always 10 - 20 mins late for work or any appointment I have, I hate that but I guess it became a bad habit. And I always says it's in my genes inherited from my mom as I never saw her made any appointment on time 😅. However, I try my best to break it but I didn't succeed yet, hopefully one day I'll learn to be on time and be more punctual person.
I 'm usually on time because I'm respect my time.But sometimes I'm been running late rarely. Ten minutes is maximum.
I'm always on time because my time and your time are important.