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Lesson: Making and Accepting Apologies

📚 Definition

To apologize is to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused him inconvenience or unhappiness.

💬 Examples

I must apologize to Isabel for my late arrival.
I'd like to apologize for my trouble making.
Trains may be subject to delay on the northern line. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Here are some expressions you can use to make and respond to apologies:

✅ Accepting Apologies

Use these expressions when someone apologizes to you:

🙏 Making Apologies

Use these expressions when you want to apologize:

💡 Tip: The tone of your apology is very important. Make sure to sound sincere and use appropriate body language when apologizing in person.

📝 Practice Exercise

Complete these dialogues with appropriate apologies or responses:

  1. A: "I'm sorry I'm late for the meeting."
    B: "___________"
  2. A: "___________"
    B: "That's all right. These things happen."
  3. A: "I must apologize for breaking your vase."
    B: "___________"