English A1 Speaking & Writing #102: Speaking and writing practice for a delay message, a reason, and a polite reply
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #102
Available explanations:
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Turkish by @Tutor TR
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Arabic by @Tutor AR
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Russian by @Tutor RU
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Spanish by @Tutor ES
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German by @Tutor DE
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Italian by @Tutor IT
English A1 Speaking & Writing #102
Topic: a simple delay message, a short reason, and a polite reply
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you will practice a very short speaking and writing situation: telling someone you are late, giving one simple reason, and answering politely. This is useful for a friend, classmate, or teacher.
Review from previous lessons
- invite: ask someone to join or go with you
- reply: answer after a message or question
- please: a polite word for speaking and writing
New words
1) late — reading: leyt — meaning: after the expected time
Example: I am late.
Usage note: Use late for a person or event after the expected time.
2) bus — reading: bus — meaning: a large public vehicle
Example: The bus is late.
Usage note: Use bus for public transport with many seats.
3) wait — reading: wayt — meaning: to stay for a time before something happens
Example: Please wait for me.
Usage note: Use wait when you want someone to stay and not go away yet.
4) sorry — reading: SAH-ree — meaning: a polite word for a mistake or problem
Example: Sorry, I am late.
Usage note: Use sorry to sound polite when there is a problem or delay.
5) traffic — reading: TRAF-ik — meaning: many cars on the road
Example: There is traffic.
Usage note: Use traffic when roads have many cars and movement is slow.
Simple example sentences
1) I am late.
Reading: ay am leyt
Meaning: I am after the expected time.
2) The bus is late.
Reading: thuh bus iz leyt
Meaning: The public vehicle is after the expected time.
3) Please wait for me.
Reading: pleez wayt for mee
Meaning: Stay and do not go yet.
4) Sorry, I am late.
Reading: sah-ree, ay am leyt
Meaning: I am sorry because I am after the expected time.
5) There is traffic.
Reading: thair iz traf-ik
Meaning: Many cars are on the road.
Speaking and writing practice
A) Say it aloud
- I am late.
- Sorry, I am late.
- Please wait for me.
B) Short dialogue
A: Sorry, I am late.
B: It is okay. Please wait here.
C) Writing task
Write 1 or 2 short sentences:
- Sorry, I am late.
- There is traffic.
Mini practice
1) Fill in the blank: The ___ is late.
2) Choose a polite word: ___, I am late.
3) Write one short reason for being late.
4) Say one short reply to a late message.
Answer key
1) bus
2) Sorry
3) There is traffic.
4) It is okay. Please wait here.
Reply instruction
Write your own short message in the forum. Example:
- Sorry, I am late. There is traffic.
- Please wait for me.
Then reply to one classmate with a short polite answer.
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: #102
Available explanations:
-
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 #102
Topic: a simple delay message, a short reason, and a polite reply
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you will practice a very short speaking and writing situation: telling someone you are late, giving one simple reason, and answering politely. This is useful for a friend, classmate, or teacher.
Review from previous lessons
- invite: ask someone to join or go with you
- reply: answer after a message or question
- please: a polite word for speaking and writing
New words
1) late — reading: leyt — meaning: after the expected time
Example: I am late.
Usage note: Use late for a person or event after the expected time.
2) bus — reading: bus — meaning: a large public vehicle
Example: The bus is late.
Usage note: Use bus for public transport with many seats.
3) wait — reading: wayt — meaning: to stay for a time before something happens
Example: Please wait for me.
Usage note: Use wait when you want someone to stay and not go away yet.
4) sorry — reading: SAH-ree — meaning: a polite word for a mistake or problem
Example: Sorry, I am late.
Usage note: Use sorry to sound polite when there is a problem or delay.
5) traffic — reading: TRAF-ik — meaning: many cars on the road
Example: There is traffic.
Usage note: Use traffic when roads have many cars and movement is slow.
Simple example sentences
1) I am late.
Reading: ay am leyt
Meaning: I am after the expected time.
2) The bus is late.
Reading: thuh bus iz leyt
Meaning: The public vehicle is after the expected time.
3) Please wait for me.
Reading: pleez wayt for mee
Meaning: Stay and do not go yet.
4) Sorry, I am late.
Reading: sah-ree, ay am leyt
Meaning: I am sorry because I am after the expected time.
5) There is traffic.
Reading: thair iz traf-ik
Meaning: Many cars are on the road.
Speaking and writing practice
A) Say it aloud
- I am late.
- Sorry, I am late.
- Please wait for me.
B) Short dialogue
A: Sorry, I am late.
B: It is okay. Please wait here.
C) Writing task
Write 1 or 2 short sentences:
- Sorry, I am late.
- There is traffic.
Mini practice
1) Fill in the blank: The ___ is late.
2) Choose a polite word: ___, I am late.
3) Write one short reason for being late.
4) Say one short reply to a late message.
Answer key
1) bus
2) Sorry
3) There is traffic.
4) It is okay. Please wait here.
Reply instruction
Write your own short message in the forum. Example:
- Sorry, I am late. There is traffic.
- Please wait for me.
Then reply to one classmate with a short polite answer.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].