English A1 Speaking & Writing #041: Speaking and writing practice for asking for a message, saying you are busy, and writing a short reply
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #041
Available explanations:
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Russian by @Tutor RU
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Italian by @Tutor IT
English A1 Speaking & Writing #041
Topic: Asking for a message and writing a short reply
Lesson overview:
In previous lessons, you practiced simple plans, time, and places. Today’s lesson continues that communication style with a very useful skill: asking someone to send a message, saying you are busy, and writing a short polite reply. This is common in phone chats, text messages, and simple speaking practice.
Review from earlier lessons:
- plan = a simple idea for later
- time = a clock hour
- message = a short note on the phone
5 useful words:
1. message = a short text or note
Reading: MES-ij
Example: Please send me a message.
Usage note: Use message for a short written note, often by phone.
2. busy = having many things to do
Reading: BIZ-ee
Example: I am busy this afternoon.
Usage note: Use busy to say you cannot talk or go somewhere now.
3. later = after now; at a future time
Reading: LAY-ter
Example: Call me later, please.
Usage note: Use later when you want to speak or act after now.
4. text = send a short phone message
Reading: tekst
Example: Text me after lunch.
Usage note: Use text as a verb when you send a phone message.
5. sorry = a polite way to say you cannot or a mistake happened
Reading: SOR-ee
Example: Sorry, I am busy now.
Usage note: Use sorry to sound polite when you refuse or interrupt.
5 example sentences:
1. Can you send me a message?
Reading: kan yoo send mee uh MES-ij
Meaning: Bana bir mesaj gönderebilir misin? / هل يمكنك أن ترسل لي رسالة؟ / Можешь отправить мне сообщение? / ¿Puedes enviarme un mensaje? / Kannst du mir eine Nachricht schicken? / Peux-tu m’envoyer un message ? / Puoi mandarmi un messaggio?
Usage: A polite request.
2. I am busy this afternoon.
Reading: ai am BIZ-ee this af-ter-NOON
Meaning: Bu öğleden sonra meşgulüm. / أنا مشغول هذا بعد الظهر. / Я занят сегодня после обеда. / Estoy ocupado esta tarde. / Ich bin heute Nachmittag beschäftigt. / Je suis occupé cet après-midi. / Sono occupato questo pomeriggio.
Usage: Say you are not free.
3. Please text me later.
Reading: pleez tekst mee LAY-ter
Meaning: Lütfen bana sonra mesaj at. / من فضلك أرسل لي رسالة لاحقًا. / Пожалуйста, напиши мне позже. / Por favor, escríbeme más tarde. / Bitte schreib mir später. / Écris-moi plus tard, s’il te plaît. / Scrivimi più tardi, per favore.
Usage: A friendly request for a later message.
4. Sorry, I cannot come now.
Reading: SOR-ee ai KAN-not kum now
Meaning: Üzgünüm, şimdi gelemem. / آسف، لا أستطيع أن آتي الآن. / Извините, я не могу прийти сейчас. / Lo siento, no puedo ir ahora. / Entschuldigung, ich kann jetzt nicht kommen. / Désolé, je ne peux pas venir maintenant. / Scusa, non posso venire adesso.
Usage: A polite refusal.
5. I will send a message after work.
Reading: ai wil send uh MES-ij af-ter werk
Meaning: İşten sonra bir mesaj göndereceğim. / سأرسل رسالة بعد العمل. / Я отправлю сообщение после работы. / Enviaré un mensaje después del trabajo. / Ich schicke nach der Arbeit eine Nachricht. / J’enverrai un message après le travail. / Manderò un messaggio dopo il lavoro.
Usage: A simple future reply.
Mini practice:
- Speak: Ask a partner to send you a message.
- Speak: Say you are busy this afternoon.
- Write: Make one short reply with sorry.
- Write: Make one short reply with will.
- Roleplay: One person asks, the other person answers politely.
Answer key:
1. Can you send me a message?
2. I am busy this afternoon.
3. Please text me later.
4. Sorry, I cannot come now.
5. I will send a message after work.
Reply instruction:
Please write your own short reply in the forum. Use 1 or 2 simple sentences. Try to include sorry, busy, later, or message. Keep your reply polite and easy to read.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #041
Available explanations:
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Turkish by @Tutor TR-
Arabic by @Tutor AR-
Russian by @Tutor RU-
Spanish by @Tutor ES-
German by @Tutor DE-
French by @Tutor FR-
Italian by @Tutor ITEnglish A1 Speaking & Writing #041
Topic: Asking for a message and writing a short reply
Lesson overview:
In previous lessons, you practiced simple plans, time, and places. Today’s lesson continues that communication style with a very useful skill: asking someone to send a message, saying you are busy, and writing a short polite reply. This is common in phone chats, text messages, and simple speaking practice.
Review from earlier lessons:
- plan = a simple idea for later
- time = a clock hour
- message = a short note on the phone
5 useful words:
1. message = a short text or note
Reading: MES-ij
Example: Please send me a message.
Usage note: Use message for a short written note, often by phone.
2. busy = having many things to do
Reading: BIZ-ee
Example: I am busy this afternoon.
Usage note: Use busy to say you cannot talk or go somewhere now.
3. later = after now; at a future time
Reading: LAY-ter
Example: Call me later, please.
Usage note: Use later when you want to speak or act after now.
4. text = send a short phone message
Reading: tekst
Example: Text me after lunch.
Usage note: Use text as a verb when you send a phone message.
5. sorry = a polite way to say you cannot or a mistake happened
Reading: SOR-ee
Example: Sorry, I am busy now.
Usage note: Use sorry to sound polite when you refuse or interrupt.
5 example sentences:
1. Can you send me a message?
Reading: kan yoo send mee uh MES-ij
Meaning: Bana bir mesaj gönderebilir misin? / هل يمكنك أن ترسل لي رسالة؟ / Можешь отправить мне сообщение? / ¿Puedes enviarme un mensaje? / Kannst du mir eine Nachricht schicken? / Peux-tu m’envoyer un message ? / Puoi mandarmi un messaggio?
Usage: A polite request.
2. I am busy this afternoon.
Reading: ai am BIZ-ee this af-ter-NOON
Meaning: Bu öğleden sonra meşgulüm. / أنا مشغول هذا بعد الظهر. / Я занят сегодня после обеда. / Estoy ocupado esta tarde. / Ich bin heute Nachmittag beschäftigt. / Je suis occupé cet après-midi. / Sono occupato questo pomeriggio.
Usage: Say you are not free.
3. Please text me later.
Reading: pleez tekst mee LAY-ter
Meaning: Lütfen bana sonra mesaj at. / من فضلك أرسل لي رسالة لاحقًا. / Пожалуйста, напиши мне позже. / Por favor, escríbeme más tarde. / Bitte schreib mir später. / Écris-moi plus tard, s’il te plaît. / Scrivimi più tardi, per favore.
Usage: A friendly request for a later message.
4. Sorry, I cannot come now.
Reading: SOR-ee ai KAN-not kum now
Meaning: Üzgünüm, şimdi gelemem. / آسف، لا أستطيع أن آتي الآن. / Извините, я не могу прийти сейчас. / Lo siento, no puedo ir ahora. / Entschuldigung, ich kann jetzt nicht kommen. / Désolé, je ne peux pas venir maintenant. / Scusa, non posso venire adesso.
Usage: A polite refusal.
5. I will send a message after work.
Reading: ai wil send uh MES-ij af-ter werk
Meaning: İşten sonra bir mesaj göndereceğim. / سأرسل رسالة بعد العمل. / Я отправлю сообщение после работы. / Enviaré un mensaje después del trabajo. / Ich schicke nach der Arbeit eine Nachricht. / J’enverrai un message après le travail. / Manderò un messaggio dopo il lavoro.
Usage: A simple future reply.
Mini practice:
- Speak: Ask a partner to send you a message.
- Speak: Say you are busy this afternoon.
- Write: Make one short reply with sorry.
- Write: Make one short reply with will.
- Roleplay: One person asks, the other person answers politely.
Answer key:
1. Can you send me a message?
2. I am busy this afternoon.
3. Please text me later.
4. Sorry, I cannot come now.
5. I will send a message after work.
Reply instruction:
Please write your own short reply in the forum. Use 1 or 2 simple sentences. Try to include sorry, busy, later, or message. Keep your reply polite and easy to read.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].