Teacher Notes
The following vocabulary words are used in this activity:
Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- When was the last time you apologized to someone? What did you do to them?
- Have you ever apologized for something you didn't do? If so, why did you do it?
- Who do you apologize most to in your life? Why?
Part Two: Listening
Exercise
Open Exercise #1 to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document. Then, go on to Exercise #2.
Conversation #1
Transcript
Crystal: May I speak with you?
Mr. Johnson: Yes. What is it?
Crystal: Um, I just wanted to apologize for missing yesterday's class.
Mr. Johnson: That's okay, but we missed you yesterday. Is everything okay?
Crystal: Well, my daughter wasn't feeling very well, so I stayed home to take care of her.
Mr. Johnson: I'm sorry to hear that. How is she today?
Crystal: She's better now and back at school.
Mr. Johnson: That's good to hear. Thank you for explaining.
Conversation #2
Transcript
Jack: Hi honey.
wife: It's 6.30. You're an hour late. You said you'd be home at 5.30.
Jack: I know. I'm really sorry.
wife: Well, what happened? Where were you?
Jack: Oh, traffic was just terrible. There was an accident on the highway. It took me 30 minutes just to cross the bridge.
wife: I see. Well, your dinner's cold now.
Jack: Okay, I'll warm it up in the oven. Again, I'm sorry.
wife: Hmm.
Conversation #3
Transcript
Chris: James, do you have a second?
James: Sure, what's up?
Chris: Your party the other night. You invited me, but I didn't go.
James: Oh yeah, you missed a good party, man. There were lots of people there.
Chris: Yeah, I really wanted to go, and thanks again for inviting me. I finished work late that night, and I had to wake up early again the next morning.
James: Oh no, that's too bad.
Chris: Yeah, so I'm sorry I couldn't go. I promise I'll be at the next one.
James: No problem, Chris. I understand.
Chris: Thanks.