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Conversation Beginner · Module 22 · Unit 106

Apologizing Phrases (Using context-appropriate "I’m sorry" vs. "Excuse me")

A2 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will learn how to apologize and use useful vocabulary for everyday communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. When was the last time you had to apologize?
  2. How do you usually show regret after mistakes?
  3. Have you ever had to forgive a close friend?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • regret

    verb

    /rɪˈɡret/

    Meaning:To feel sorry about something that happened.

    I regret my decision to miss the meeting.

    Real Life Tip:

    In the U.S., saying you regret something often softens apologies.

  • forgive

    verb

    /fərˈɡɪv/

    Meaning:To stop feeling angry at someone.

    I hope you can forgive me for being late.

    Real Life Tip:

    Forgiveness is often important in resolving misunderstandings.

  • move forward

    phrasal verb

    /muːv ˈfɔːrwərd/

    Meaning:To continue after a problem or disagreement.

    Let’s move forward and not argue anymore.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common phrase used to resolve conflict politely.

  • bury the hatchet

    idiom

    /ˈberi ðə ˈhætʃɪt/

    Meaning:To end a disagreement and become friendly again.

    They decided to bury the hatchet after the argument.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often used when people reconcile after conflict.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are talking after Daniel missed a planned meetup.
  • Rachel
    Hey Daniel, you didn’t show up yesterday.
  • Daniel
    I’m really sorry, I regret missing it.
  • Rachel
    What happened? You worried me.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Why did Daniel miss the meetup?
  2. How did Rachel feel about it?
  3. What did Daniel ask from Rachel?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does 'regret' mean?

  2. What does 'forgive' mean?

  3. I ____ missing the meeting yesterday.

  4. Please ____ me for my mistake.

  5. please / forgive / me / for / mistake

  6. we / move / forward / let’s

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. When did you last regret your actions?
  2. How do you ask someone to forgive you?
  3. Have you ever had to move forward after conflict?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. When did you last regret a mistake?
  2. Who did you ask to forgive you recently?
  3. How do you usually move forward after problems?
  4. Have you ever needed to bury the hatchet?
  5. What actions make you feel regret quickly?
  6. How do friends respond when you apologize?
  7. Do you find it easy to forgive others?
  8. What helps you move forward after arguments?
  9. When was your hardest apology situation?
  10. How do you show you're truly sorry?
Daniel
Something came up and I got stuck at work.
  • Rachel
    You should have told me earlier.
  • Daniel
    I know, please forgive me. I want us to move forward.
  • Rachel
    Alright, but don’t let it happen again.
  • Daniel
    Deal. I really appreciate your understanding.