Make an excuse (Pre-intermediate)

Описание: Study/Teaching notes below. This video is from Studio Pre-Intermediate (Helbling English) and features Ella Galt and Oliver Ritchie.
Language: Apologise and make an excuse
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Philip's story
00:52 Bea's special day

Before you watch
1a Look at the video photo and make notes of possible answers to these questions.
1 What is the situation?
2 What is the man saying to the woman?
3 How do you think the woman reacts?

b Watch the first part (chapter) of the video to compare your answers.

While you watch
2a Watch the complete video and answer the questions.
1 What happened to Philip?
2 What does he offer to do?
3 Why is today special for Bea?

b Watch again to check your answers.

3 Focus on these phrases. Which word does the speaker stress to give extra emphasis?
1 I'm so sorry I'm late.
2 I feel terrible.
3 I didn't realise how late it was.

b Practise saying the phrases. Pay attention to the emphasis.

After you watch
4 Think of a different excuse for the restaurant scene. Prepare a conversation.

Creative credits
Script by Robert Campbell
https://www.robertcampbell.info/
Actors: Ella Galt and Oliver Ritchie
Video production by Estudi Bárbara Granados
Published by Helbling English
https://www.helbling.com/int/en/helbl...