Learn how to apologize
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| In this lesson, we'll cover phrases used for apologizing. Now, as you haven't quite mastered English it's probably very prudent to go over the phrases for apologizing as they just might come in handy. |
| We'll start with I'm sorry. This can be used for anything that you want to apologize for. But remember to not overuse it, it's a pretty heavy word. Save it for when you feel really bad about something. So once again that's I'm sorry. If you really want to apologize, you can say, I'm really sorry. Once again that's I'm really sorry. |
| Other ways you can apologize without using the word sorry is by saying My apologies. This is formal, and is often used in business correspondence. |
| A casual way of apologizing, perhaps to a friend, would be My bad. This is slang so use it only among your friends. |
| Now, if somebody apologizes to you, what would you say back? If you're really angry, and don't want to forgive them, you can say, You should be. But hopefully most times you will be more understanding and say, No problem. Or you can also say, Don't worry about it. Let's break this one down - Don't worry about it. Both are common, casual and friendly. |
| Okay, now to close out today's lesson, we'd like you to practice what you've just learned. I'll say the phrase or sentence, and why don't you try saying it out loud? Good luck everybody! |
| - I'm sorry |
| - I'm really sorry |
| - My apologies |
| - My bad |
| - No problem |
| - Don't worry about it |
| All right, that's going to do it for today! See you all soon! |
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HideWhat is something you have had to apologize for recently?
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The problem seemed trivial after some time.
When you press on the speaker icon you’ll be able to hear another phrase
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I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
My apologies.
My bad.
No problem.
Don't worry about it. 😎
Joseph Huszak, are you a Hungarian? My nationality is Hungarian and I'm from Hungary :)
Hi Joseph Huszak,
I'm glad you're enjoying the classes!
All of the phrases you listed are great ways to apologise.
Kellie
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I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
I'd like to apologize for my........
I always say these phrases when I want to say "Sorry".
For example: I'd like to apologize for my behaviour. I didn't want to offend you. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?
I really like these Lessons. I've been learning British english for six months, and now I can learn American english and I like British and American english. I think that American english is easier a bit. Many thanks for these lessons, I like USA and the American English.
All the best from Hungary! :D
Hi Vigh!
Those expressions are very useful!
You are excused :innocent:
Engla
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I'm so sorry.
Excuse me.
Hi Mahes,
Thank you for posting!
We hope you don't have to use one of those phrases :sweat_smile:
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Laura
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i got to know how to reply when i don't want to forgive them.
YOU SHOULD BE.
But i don't want to use this in my life...
Hi Kyle,
that's a perfect list! :smile::thumbsup:
Have you used any of them recently?
Natsuko,
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I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
My apologies.
My bad.
You should be. No problem. Don't worry about it. Never mind.