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How to Apologize in English

Grammar - A1-A2 | Beginner Level

Description

Have you ever struggled to say "I’m sorry" in English? Apologizing is an important life skill, but did you know there are better and worse ways to say sorry? In this session, we’ll explore:

- The best words and phrases for apologizing politely
- The grammar of apologies (modal verbs, past simple)
- The difference between “I’m sorry” and “I apologize”
- Fun role-play activities to practice sincere apologies

By the end of the session, you’ll confidently express regret and take responsibility in English!

Questions list

1. The Apology Fixer 💡

2. Identify good and bad apologies.

3. "Sorry, but it wasn’t my fault." ❌

4. "I’m really sorry. I should have been more careful." ✅

5. Why some apologies sound more sincere than others?

1. Have you ever had to apologize in English? What happened?

2. Do you think some languages/cultures apologize more than others?

3. When is it not necessary to apologize?

4. Have you ever received a bad apology? What made it bad?

5. What’s the difference between "I’m sorry" and "I apologize"?

6. Should people always accept apologies? Why or why not?

7. Do you think people overuse “sorry” in daily life? (e.g., saying “sorry” when someone else bumps into them)

8. Have you ever apologized for something you didn’t do? Why?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned