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A message to say you're late

A young woman texts on her phone

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text

Aziz

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I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!

15:57

No problem!

15:58

Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!

16:07

It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine

16:08

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

16:09

OK, LMK when you find a place

16:11

I might get something to eat tho

16:11

Of course! I'll be as quick as I can

16:13

OK!

16:13

Found one! Be there in 10 mins

16:16

Well done! See you soon

16:16

Thx for waiting

16:17

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.

Task 1

Exercise

Task 2

Exercise

Task 3

Exercise

Discussion

Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?

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Submitted by DUONG_THANH on Tue, 14/04/2020 - 08:55

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That's not my day! my motorbike was crashed. I'm looking for a garage now. I'm not sure how long i'll be there.

Submitted by Emily Mellor on Mon, 13/04/2020 - 11:15

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I'm usually on time but sometimes I be late for 15 mins because of bad traffic

Submitted by FieryTigra on Fri, 10/04/2020 - 20:56

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Sometimes I'm late, but only for 5-10 mins.

Submitted by swzan on Tue, 07/04/2020 - 11:55

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I usually on time.but sometimes the traffic is busy. busy : it more car in the street.
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Submitted by Sergei Baskakov on Mon, 06/04/2020 - 13:23

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Usually I'm late everywhere but I want to change this terrible habit

Submitted by selgai on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 20:30

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Yes , I am a punctual person, and i do love those people who are punctual too. 10 minuets are late for me and i really cant accept apology for coming late or breaking promises about time without some unconditional accidents/events.

Submitted by Breynner on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 16:55

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I consider to be late is a lack of respect for the others who are waiting for me, so I prefer to be early as always as I can, at least seven mins back.

Submitted by Hameed Ansari on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 07:31

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I usually on time, but sometimes i be late for 10 minutes