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The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

BBC Learning English

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Warm-up Questions

In what situations do you usually say “sorry” in English?
What different meanings can “sorry” have (for example: sympathy, a mistake, sarcasm)?
Do you think people in your country apologise more or less than British people? Why?

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The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Different meanings of “sorry” + a quiz question (00:00 – 01:32)

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1. When you say “Oh, I’m sorry” after someone tells you they’re ill, what does it usually mean?

You are showing sympathy and hoping they get better
You are making a joke about their illness
You are admitting you caused the illness

2. If someone steps on your toes and says “I’m so sorry”, what do they mean?

They are angry and want you to move
It was their fault and they didn’t mean to do it
They want you to apologise instead

3. According to the quiz, what did a survey find that some Brits do up to 20 times a day?

They apologise
They watch the news
They drink cups of tea

The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Apologies in public life: politics and responsibility (01:32 – 04:26)

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1. What is described as a big “faux pas” for public figures, especially politicians?

Using formal language in public
Apologising too quickly
Not apologising when they are expected to

2. Why is saying sorry hard for many politicians, according to the programme?

Because voters dislike all apologies
Because it means taking responsibility and the apology must be sincere
Because newspapers refuse to print apologies

3. What does “draw a line under the whole business” mean in this context?

To move on from a bad situation and make a fresh start
To write a legal report about it
To ignore the rules in the future

The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Quiz answer + vocabulary recap + ending (04:26 – 06:24)

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1. How many times a day does the average Brit say sorry, according to the survey?

Eight times
Four times
Six times

2. What does the speaker say “sarcastic” means?

Speaking very quietly so others cannot hear
Doing or saying the opposite of what you really mean
Using scientific language in everyday speech

3. Where do they tell listeners to go to download podcasts for free?

BBC Radio Four dot com
BBC Learning English dot com
Word of Mouth dot com

The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

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1. Which situation best matches using “sorry” to show sympathy (not guilt)?

Someone criticises your idea and you feel annoyed
Someone tells you their relative is in hospital
You accidentally spill coffee on someone

2. In the programme, what is an important feature of a good apology?

It must be sincere
It must be long and detailed
It must include humour

3. What does adding a “caveat” to an apology often do?

It guarantees that everyone will forgive you
It makes the apology completely clear and unconditional
It adds a limitation or warning to what is being said

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

What are the most common ways to apologise in your language, and how are they different from English “sorry”?
Do you think public figures should apologise more often, or only in serious situations? Why?
Have you ever heard someone use “I’m sorry” sarcastically? What made it sound sarcastic?
What helps you believe an apology is sincere (words, tone of voice, actions, timing)?

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