Communication 

Apologizing
►To apologize is to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused him
inconvenience or unhappiness. (to apologize: ‫) يعتذر‬
(an apology: ‫) إعتذار‬
Examples:
►I must apologize to Isabel for my late arrival.
►Trains may be subject to delay because of snow. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
► I'd like to apologize for my trouble making.

Here are some expressions you can use to make and respond to apologies:

Apologizing Accepting an Apology

 I do apologize for...  That's all right.
 I must apologize for...  Never mind.
 I apologize for...  Don't apologize.
 I'd like to apologize for...  It doesn't matter.
 I am so sorry for...  Don't worry about it.
 I shouldn't have...  Don't mention it.
 It's all my fault.  That's OK.
 I'm ashamed of...  I quite understand.
 Please, forgive me for...  You couldn't help it.
 Excuse me for ...  Forget about it.
 I'm terribly sorry for...  Don't worry about it.
 Pardon me for this...  No harm done.
 Please, forgive me for my....
 Please, accept my apologies for...

Examples:

A: Why are you late?

B: I’m really sorry about being late.
A: That’s alright.

A: You are making so much noise!

B: Forgive me, I didn’t mean to wake you up.
A: It’s totally fine, forget about it.

A: where is your textbook?

B: I am so sorry for not bringing it. I lent it to a friend of mine.
A: Don’t worry about it.
Practice:
Make conversations based on the situations below.

1- Teacher : ................................................................................................................................................
Student : ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Teacher : ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2- Friend : ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
You : ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Friend : …………………………………………………………………………………………………

3- Mother: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
You : …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Mother: …………………………………………………………………………………………………