Title LESSON 16 - Apologizing, giving excuses (edited).pdf ✅

WARM UP What should they say in this situation? Task 1: Put the phrases (a–h) in the correct group (1–2). Group Phrase 1. Apologizing .................................... 2. Giving excuse .................................... 3. Accepting apology ................................... a) How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me. b) I apologize for my lateness. The traffic was just awful. c) I do apologize. d) That's my fault. e) Sorry, I can’t. I’m too busy with my homework. f) Oh, I would, but I’m not feeling very well. g) Sorry. It was all my fault. h) Don't mention it. i) You couldn't help it. j) I’d love to help, but unfortunately... k) Please excuse my (ignorance) l) Please don't be mad at me. I didn’t mean to. m) Please accept our (sincerest) apologies. n) I quite understand. o) There is (really/absolutely) no excuse for my actions/ behavior/ inaction/ laziness Which phrases can be used formally and informally? Task 2: Speaking in pairs Use the sample conversation to make an invitation and make an excuse. Students use the excuses and then have short conversations using the model on the handout. 1. Would you like to go shopping tomorrow? Ø I’d love to but I just bought the latest version of my favorite game so I’m broke now. 2. Would you like to hang out together with us tonight? Apologizing, giving excuses Intermediate CONVERSATION