Talk about Being Late in English | Speak Confidently & Naturally | English Learning Podcast

Описание: Podcast-style English speaking practice about “being late”! In this English TalkNest episode, Cindy and Ryan teach you simple, natural English phrases to apologize politely, explain delays clearly, and sound confident in real-life situations. Learn the easiest ways to talk about being late in English: apology, simple reason, time update (ETA), and a solution like rescheduling.

🎧In this episode, we'll cover:
00:00 Opening & introduction
01:14 The basic phrase – "I'm late"
02:31 "I'm running late" – the most common phrase
04:00 The importance of giving a heads-up
05:24 Casual & informal phrases to say “I’m late”
06:52 Formal & professional phrases to say “I’m late”
08:29 Explanations – keep it brief
10:05 Say how late you’ll be (time update that sounds fluent)
11:33 Ask to reschedule or adjust the plan (solution language)
12:24 Texting & modern communication
13:24 Make it sound more natural with small add-ons for fluency
14:09 Responding when someone else is late
15:05 What not to say when you're late
17:18 Mini role-plays
19:31 Closing: Final thoughts & encouragement

Perfect for:
✔ Beginners who want easy, real-life English
✔ English learners who watch speaking practice videos on YouTube
✔ Students and working professionals who need polite English for meetings
✔ Anyone who wants to sound natural when texting or speaking in English

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