During this lesson, you will learn how to apologize in English properly.
You will learn how to use expressions such as:
| #1 | I am sorry for… |
| #2 | I apologize for… |
Let’s get started
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Task: Bingo (40 Mins)
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Time to play a bingo to get familiar with the vocabulary
Let’s start by checking the words of the bingo in no more than 15 minutes
Now that you feel ready, it is time to check your bingo card
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Task: Make and Accept Apologies (20 Mins)
Task#2A
Categorize the expressions into ways to apologize and ways to accept apologies
Task#2B
Write sentences using “I am so sorry for” and “I apologize for”
Think about things you could apologize for or be sorry for in a IT related context
For example:
- I am sorry for deleting your web application
- I apologize for corrupting your database
- I want to apologize for turning off the server
Write five apologies on your notebook or note-taking application.
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________
Task#2C
Read the sentences to your partner and expect him or her to accept the apology
Task: Parts of an Apology (30 Mins)
Task#3A
Categorize the expressions into ways to apologize and ways to accept apologies
If you want to apologize in English, you should do more than saying “I am sorry” or “I apologize for”
These are the steps to apologize properly in English.
| #1 | Express Remorse for a Mistake |
| #2 | Admit Responsibility |
| #3 | Make Amends |
| #4 | Promise That It Won’t Happen Again |
- I am really sorry for not completing the project.
- I understand why everybody got mad at me.
- I will try to talk to the professor and ask for more time.
- From now, I will focus on the project more
Read the expressions and categorize them by writing the number of the categories
Task#3B
Write your own version of an apology including all its parts.
Main Task: Complete the Conversation
Task#4A
Complete the conversation, record it and present it to your professor
Writing Task:
Task#5A
Write a paragraph following the requirement given by your professor
