DO NOT say "I'm Sorry"! Apologize PROPERLY in English!

Summary

This lesson covers various ways to apologize in English, offering basic, advanced, and formal expressions. It teaches common phrases like 'I'm sorry' and 'my bad' for casual situations, as well as more advanced terms like 'I apologize' or 'please forgive me' for serious apologies. Formal phrases like 'please accept my sincere apologies' and 'I take full responsibility' are introduced for professional settings. The video provides examples and dialogues to demonstrate these expressions in context, helping learners master both informal and formal apologies effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 Basic apologies: The simplest and most common way to apologize is by saying 'I'm sorry'.
• 😅 Casual apology: You can say 'Sorry about that' at the beginning or end of a sentence, or 'My bad' for informal situations.
• 🙊 Oops: Use 'Oops, sorry' or 'Oops, my bad' when making minor mistakes, like stepping on someone's foot or spilling something.
• 😎 Advanced apology: Use 'I apologize' instead of 'I'm sorry' to sound more formal and serious.
• 🙏 Forgiveness: For more serious situations, use 'Please forgive me', especially when you've done something significant.
• 😬 Accidents: 'I didn't mean to' is used to show that something was unintentional, like 'I didn’t mean to offend you'.
• 🔄 Reassurance: 'It won't happen again' is a promise to avoid repeating a mistake.
• 😔 Regret: 'I regret' expresses deeper remorse, such as 'I regret missing the deadline', and uses the verb in the -ing form.
• 📧 Formal apology: In emails, use 'Please accept my sincere apologies' to sound professional.
• 😟 Responsibility: 'I take full responsibility' and 'There is no excuse for' are strong formal phrases to acknowledge a mistake at work.

Q & A

What are the three parts of the lesson in the video?

The lesson is divided into three parts: basic apologies, advanced apologies, and formal apologies, especially for professional settings.

What is the simplest and most effective way to apologize?

The simplest and most effective way to apologize is by saying 'I'm sorry.' It can be used at the beginning of a sentence to express regret.

What phrase can be used to express a casual apology, and where can it be placed in a sentence?

The phrase 'sorry about that' can be used casually and can be placed either at the beginning or end of a sentence.

What is a friendly and informal way to apologize, and how can it be combined with 'oops'?

A friendly and informal way to apologize is by saying 'my bad.' It can be combined with 'oops' to say 'oops, my bad,' especially when a small mistake is made.

What is a more formal way to apologize than saying 'I'm sorry'?

A more formal way to apologize is by saying 'I apologize,' which is appropriate for formal situations.

When should the phrase 'please forgive me' be used?

'Please forgive me' should be used when you have done something serious and want to express deep regret.

How can you show that something was not intentional when apologizing?

You can say 'I didn't mean to' followed by the action, such as 'I didn't mean to offend you,' to show that the action was unintentional.

What phrase can be used to promise that a mistake won't happen again?

The phrase 'It won't happen again' can be used to promise that a mistake will not be repeated.

How can the word 'regret' be used in a sentence when apologizing?

You can use 'regret' with the gerund form of a verb, such as 'I regret not telling you the truth' or 'I regret missing the deadline.'

What is a highly formal way to apologize in email communication?

In formal emails, you can say 'Please accept my sincere apologies' to professionally express regret for a mistake.