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Ways to say 'sorry' Part 1 – English In A Minute

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Warm-up Questions

In what situations do you usually say “sorry” in English?
Do people in your country say “sorry” a lot? Why or why not?
What other phrases (besides “sorry”) do you already know for apologising?

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Ways to say 'sorry' Part 1 – English In A Minute

Different ways to apologise (00:00 – 00:18)

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1. What reputation do people in the UK have, according to the speaker?

They never make mistakes.
They say “sorry” a lot.
They avoid apologising.

2. How many different ways to apologise does the speaker list?

Two
Three
Four

3. Which of these is NOT one of the listed ways to apologise?

excuse me
apologise
be sorry

Ways to say 'sorry' Part 1 – English In A Minute

Using 'to' and 'for' in apologies (00:18 – 00:43)

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1. Which preposition is used with the person you are apologising to?

for
with
to

2. In the example sentence, what is the reason for the apology?

being late to a party
forgetting a birthday
breaking a phone

3. After the word “for”, what can you use according to the speaker?

Only the infinitive (to + verb)
A gerund or a noun
Only an adjective

Ways to say 'sorry' Part 1 – English In A Minute

Choosing the right apology phrase (00:43 – 01:02)

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1. What does the speaker say about “my bad!”?

It is only used in writing.
It is very formal.
It is very informal.

2. When would you probably use “my bad!”?

After a serious accident
In a job interview
After making a small mistake

3. Which phrase is suggested for more serious situations?

Whatever!
It won’t happen again.
No worries!

Ways to say 'sorry' Part 1 – English In A Minute

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1. What is the main goal of the video?

To teach ways to apologise and how to use them
To explain why birthdays are important in the UK
To teach British pronunciation of difficult sounds

2. According to the video, what does “for” usually introduce in an apology?

The reason you are apologising
The time and place of the mistake
The person you are speaking to

3. What is one key message about apologising phrases?

You should choose a phrase that matches the situation.
All apology phrases are equally formal.
You should avoid apologising in English.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Ways to say 'sorry' Part 1 – English In A Minute

Which apology phrase from the video would you feel comfortable using at work or with a teacher? Why?
What informal apology phrases exist in your language, like “my bad!”? When are they appropriate?
Think of a “small mistake” and a “serious situation.” What would you say in each one in English?
Do you think people apologise more in some cultures than others? What might be the reasons?