How to apologize for being late online exercise | Blair English

In the English-speaking world being punctual (arriving at a business meeting, appointment etc… on time) is very important. If you don’t, the people you are going meet will not be very happy.

But if you are late to something, there are some things that you can say to make the situation better.

First of all, if you know you are going to be more than 5 minutes late, it is essential that you telephone the people to tell them, explain why and apologise. When you arrive, you need to apologise and explain why again.

In this online exercise you will learn (by reading a text and then doing a quiz) the vocabulary you can use to do this (how to apologise, how to explain why you are late) and other words and phrases that are connected to lateness.

This vocabulary can be used in both business and non-business situations.

Click here to see more of our free online exercises on business meeting vocabulary