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Say Sorry the Right Way: How to Make a Real Apology
Do you know the difference between sayingsorry, excuse me, I regret, and I apologize? Many English learners get these phrases wrong. In this lesson, I’ll teach you different ways to apologize in different context, so you can use the right one at the right time – in the right way! We’ll talk about how to say “sorry” in English for small mistakes, how to use “excuse me” for polite interruptions or to get attention, when to use “I apologize” in formal situations, and cover other useful phrases like “I regret”, “that was my fault”, and “my bad”. I’ll also share my secret 4-step formula for a real apology!
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I thought In (you broke a friend’s phone by accident) question, regret won’t work, since it has been done by accident.
Could you explain that, teacher?
Regret is the feeling of sadness or disappointment about something you did or failed to do, wishing it had been different or better. It can involve feelings of guilt and remorse for a choice or action, and is often accompanied by a wish for a different outcome or a missed opportunity.
It was a great lesson.Thanks
Thanks for useful lesson!
Thank you. It was interesting and usefull. And
I agree with the AlaaBabgy user’s question, about a broken phone.
Thanks for not only be teacher for
language but also teacher for right behaviour!