Apologizing Expressions

Apologizing expressions  

I am sorry for the delayed payment.

We are sorry for the  unfortunate incident last night.

I am terribly/extremely sorry  for coming late.

I am sorry, It was all my fault.

We are sorry that we could not deliver the goods on time.

We tender our sincere apologies for the delayed payment of salaries.

Pardon me, it/that  was my fault

Sorry  it was all our fault.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the wrong billing.

Please excuse my ignorance, I own the full responsibility  for the lapse.

We are terribly/extremely sorry, to say that , it was our fault.

We apologize for not complying with your today’s order  of  five  PCs.)

Sorry I  made a wrong call. Or Sorry it is a wrong call.

The President said ‘I must apologize  for the delayed passage  of  the Insurance  bill.’

More apologizing expression  

Sorry, we aren’t ready  yet.

We are sorry ,  you had to wait here for long.

I am sorry,  I fully own this lapse.

Our  sincere  apology  for yesterday’s bad  incident.

Sorry Linda, Won’t you forgive me?

Sorry about the mistake, I hope you don’t  mind.

I am sorry , If I had hurt you.

I am  sorry Shane , I just played a Prank on you .

Gentlemen/friends , I apologize for leaving (This meeting) early, I have to catch a flight to Sydney..

Sorry Gentle/friends, I have to leave now for another meeting.

Sorry, I didn’t want to irritate /upset you.

Please forgive and forget, what has happened, I assure you, It  won’t happen again.

I am so sorry for telling you  silly. I didn’t mean that.

Responding to an apology in a positive a way

1. Forget about  it/that      2. It’s/that’s alright    3.Not at all,  not at all   4. It doesn’t matter at all.   5. It happens some times, let’s forget about it.  6. Well, it happens, we are not Angles. 7. Don’t  worry about that.

Responding to an apology with a remark

1. It doesn’t matter  this time,  be a little bit careful in future     2. It’s  OK. for now, but we can’t always tolerate this.    3. Oh well, I hope/suppose you won’t  repeat this in future.    4.  It’s OK. now , don’t let it happen again  5.  Well It’s OK., Please  be alert hereafter.

 Responding to an apology with a negative remark

1. Saying  sorry  won’t undo the damage.   2. It took so long  (for you) to apologize    3.  I have been telling you to be careful about…… but you didn’t heed to my advise.    4. Saying sorry isn’t just enough, do something to put the things in order. or do something to clear the mess, you have created.   5. Telling sorry , the easiest thing to say.

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Making an appointment, the right way (1)

Appointment making phrases (1)

It's a standard practice to make appointment  with Professionals and other important people, before seeing/meeting them. The following phrases would be highly useful in making appointments.

Making an appointment through someone- Formal

I would like to  make/fix/have  an appointment with  Mr. Smith  on 6^th June.

Could I expect an appointment with Mr. John on Monday ?.

Is it possible to See/meet, Dr. Rex on Monday evening/next Thursday?

Can I meet/see the Attorney this evening ?

Is Ms. Shane Available for consultation this evening?

Can I have an appointment with Ms. Clara  tomorrow ?

Not conceding an appointment

Sorry, he is busy  this evening.

I’m afraid he may be not available this afternoon, Is tomorrow  OK for you?

Sorry, he is not available this week.

Sorry, he wont be back until 23^rd June, by the way you can meet/see his brother.

We are extremely sorry to say that he /she  won’t be available this week for appointments. 

Sorry, I’m away today, You can see/meet me next Friday.

I’m afraid  he may not be available on Friday afternoon?

Making an appointment directly- Semi-formal

May I see you on Monday Morning?

Could I see/meet you this evening?

Is it OK If I See/meet you  next Monday?

Can we meet at Robinson Avenue this evening?

Can we meet/see next week?

Are you busy tomorrow?  because I want to meet/see you regarding….

Are you available at your office this afternoon, for consultation?

How about meeting at Central square this afternoon?

Will it be convenient for you, if we meet at Town Hall at 4.00 this evening?

May I drop by your office at 3.00 this afternoon?

Can I expect you at Linda’s party  tonight/next Wednesday?

Is it possible to see/meet you, If I drop by your home today at 6 p. m?

I wonder if you could  spare few minutes for discussion on my new deal …..?

I would like to fix an appointment with you, to discuss a new Business proposal.

Conceding/confirming Appointment request- Formal

You can see/meet me this evening, I will wait for you.

I am available this evening, you can meet me.

You are welcome, Please try to come before Seven this evening.
I will be here by Seven this evening.

Yes, I am free, you can come.

I think,  Thursday would be convenient/perfect.

I am free/available tomorrow evening, Is it OK  for you?

Sure, you can come  any time  between 4 to 7 p. m.  on any day except Sundays

What time would you like to drop by?

Yes, Tomorrow afternoon is perfect, It’s a deal/done.

OK, I will/see/meet you at 7 This evening.

Yes, Saturday is fine.

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Greeting People, the right way

You Don't need to know any grammar rule to speak the following sentences, yet these are very important and friendly Expressions 

1.When someone does a favour to you, say

Thank you very much

Thanks

That’s very kind of you.

Thanks a lot.

Reply to the above statement

It’s O.K

That’s alright/it’s alright

You are welcome

Doesn’t matter

It’s my pleasure

2.When you require someone’s help, say politely

Could/would you please move a little bit

Could/would please turn off the music system in your room

Please help me lift/move this bag/box.

3.When you want to interrupt someone’s talk/ privacy say

Excuse me/Sorry for the Interruption/Excuse me, Just a minute.

4.When you didn’t hear something, say

Pardon me/sorry/excuse me/could you please repeat that.

5.When you cause harm to others unintentionally

Say, I am sorry, I am extremely sorry, sorry for……, Sorry I didn’t ……

More examples

Sorry I didn’t mean it.

Sorry I didn’t see you in the dim light.

I am extremely sorry for hurting you leg.

I am so sorry for making you to wait for such a long time.

Sorry I didn’t know that it’s your seat.

6. Appreciating someone

That’s it,  fantastic,  Marvelous, Well-done, Excellent etc.

7.When you are introduced to someone for the first time, say

Hello, glad/pleased/happy, to meet you. ‘I am’ may be added after ‘Hello’

8.When you are unaware of something, that someone has asked you, say

Sorry, Sorry I don’t know, Sorry I am not aware of this/that

9.Addressing people

a. Professionals - Doctor/ Professor as Doctor/professor + last name. e.g. Dr. Smith,  Professor  Brown

b. Friend as Hi + last name.

e.g. Hi Davis, Hi Murphy

Address a women as madam, Married woman as Mrs. + her husband’s last name, 

e.g.  Mrs. James, Mrs. Baker

c. Married/single woman as Ms. + last name (used in business environment)

e.g. Ms. Davis, Ms. Bell

d. Single or Unmarried woman as Miss + last name (Not common these days).

e. Males married/single say Mr.  + last name

e.g. Mr. Brown,  Mr. Lee , Mr. Khan,  Mr. Patel

NOTE: When the people are well known to you.  You may use first name

10.Wishing/Greeting people                                                      

   12.01 a.m. Up to 11.59.a.m. Good morning

   Exactly at 12.00 noon -  Good noon

   12.00 noon to 4.00 p.m. Good afternoon

   4.00 till 12.00 midnight – good evening

   After 12.00,midnight - good morning

   

11.Parting with someone.

   Day time – say good day, see you/see you soon , bye etc.

   Evening – say goodnight/ bye/see you (up to 11.59 p.m.)

   NOTE: Good day/night is same as saying bye

12.Congratulating people on

   Birth day – Happy birth/grand + day, congratulation

   New year  - Wish you a very happy/prosperous+ new year

   Married   - Wish you a very happy married life or just say congratulation

   Achievement – Well done/excellent/marvelous/congratulation/Remarkable

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How to Communicate in English

How to Develop Communication and Fluency Skills in English

The reason why the majority of  university graduates failed to communicate even in simple English is, that they are not exposed to the language acquisition, instead they are forced to learn the English literature and the academic grammar. For good Communication skills  proficiency  in the following 
areas is a must.

Listening skill

Comprehension skill

Lexical chunks 

Situational English expressions

Vocabulary, 

Pronunciation, 

Functional grammar, 

Fluency Training  

The easiest and the most effective way to acquire communication skills is to learn frequently used Expressions and Phrases used in a particular contexts (Situations). 

It's Worth Learning Phrases and Idioms than consulting 100 Grammar books for Communication Purpose.

Please Visit the following FREE site  to learn Frequently used English expressions, besides the pronunciation of each expression, I am sure you would started speaking in English confidently within 100 days. Please Click

https://www.speaklanguages.com/english/phrases/

General Instruction 
1. Keep the desired volume 
2. Divided the lessons into units and learn one unit per day.
3. Listen to the pronunciation of each expression/word and repeat it
4. Apply the words and expression in you daily life situations.
5. Talk to yourself  using the words and expressions in lesson if yo don't find any partner talk to you.

Wish you a Good luck 

Greeting people - 3

You Don't need to know any grammar rule to speak the following sentences, yet these are very important and friendly Expressions 

1.When someone does a favour to you, say

Thank you very much

Thanks

That’s very kind of you.

Thanks a lot.

Reply to the above statement

It’s O.K

That’s alright/it’s alright

You are welcome

Doesn’t matter

It’s my pleasure

2.When you require someone’s help, say politely

Could/would you please move a little bit

Could/would please turn off the music system in your room

Please help me lift/move this bag/box.

3.When you want to interrupt someone’s talk/ privacy say

Excuse me/Sorry for the Interruption/Excuse me, Just a minute.

4.When you didn’t hear something, say

Pardon me/sorry/excuse me/could you please repeat that.

5.When you cause harm to others unintentionally

Say, I am sorry, I am extremely sorry, sorry for……, Sorry I didn’t ……

More examples

Sorry I didn’t mean it.

Sorry I didn’t see you in the dim light.

I am extremely sorry for hurting you leg.

I am so sorry for making you to wait for such a long time.

Sorry I didn’t know that it’s your seat.

6. Appreciating someone

That’s it,  fantastic,  Marvelous, Well-done, Excellent etc.

7.When you are introduced to someone for the first time, say

Hello, glad/pleased/happy, to meet you. ‘I am’ may be added after ‘Hello’

8.When you are unaware of something, that someone has asked you, say

Sorry, Sorry I don’t know, Sorry I am not aware of this/that

9.Addressing people

a. Professionals - Doctor/ Professor as Doctor/professor + last name. e.g. Dr. Smith,  Professor  Brown

b. Friend as Hi + last name.

e.g. Hi Davis, Hi Murphy

Address a women as madam, Married woman as Mrs. + her husband’s last name, 

e.g.  Mrs. James, Mrs. Baker

c. Married/single woman as Ms. + last name (used in business environment)

e.g. Ms. Davis, Ms. Bell

d. Single or Unmarried woman as Miss + last name (Not common these days).

e. Males married/single say Mr.  + last name

e.g. Mr. Brown,  Mr. Lee , Mr. Khan,  Mr. Patel

NOTE: When the people are well known to you.  You may use first name

10.Wishing/Greeting people                                                      

   12.01 a.m. Up to 11.59.a.m. Good morning

   Exactly at 12.00 noon -  Good noon

   12.00 noon to 4.00 p.m. Good afternoon

   4.00 till 12.00 midnight – good evening

   After 12.00,midnight - good morning

   

11.Parting with someone.

   Day time – say good day, see you/see you soon , bye etc.

   Evening – say goodnight/ bye/see you (up to 11.59 p.m.)

   NOTE: Good day/night is same as saying bye

12.Congratulating people on

   Birth day – Happy birth/grand + day, congratulation

   New year  - Wish you a very happy/prosperous+ new year

   Married   - Wish you a very happy married life or just say congratulation

   Achievement – Well done/excellent/marvelous/congratulation/Remarkable