Thank you for sharing these helpful expressions and examples for thanking and apologizing in English. Practicing dialogue with a partner is an excellent way to build fluency.

1. What will you say if someone
 gives you present
 Treat you buying chicken noodle
 Gives you a lot of money
 Gives you compliment

2. EXPRESSIONS OF THANKING
AND
APOLOGIZING
BY :
NENENG ZUBAEDAH, S.Pd

3. Practice these dialogue with a
partner!
1. In a classroom
Edo : Good morning, Sir
Mr. Adi : Morning, Edo
Edo : I would like to apologize for being late to class
Mr. Adi : Why do you come to late?
Edo : My motorbike had a flat tyre on the way to school.
Mr. Adi : It’s ok this time. Please be on time in the future
Edo : I will. Thank you, Sir

4. 2. In a meeting
Manager : we’re sorry to have the meeting here.
We know that it’s not comfortable
here, but we have no choice. The
meeting room is being renovated
Guest : That’s all right, we completely
understand
Manager : Thank you

5. 3. In a clssroom
Lisa : sorry, I forgot to bring your magazine back
Ani : No. Problem , I have finished reading it and
you may give it back to me next time
Lisa : Thanks

6. Expression Of Thanking
Thanking Respones
 Thank you You’re welcome
 Thanks Don’t mention it
 Thank you for helping That’s alright
me bring these books It’s my pleasure
 Thank you very much Not at all
 Thanks a lot I’m glad you like it
 Many thanks

7. Other way to say “Thank you”
especially in very formal situation
 I appreciate your kindness
 I’m grateful to you for…
 How very kind of you
 I would like to express my deep gratitude to you

8. Exercise 1
 Practice saying “thank you” in the following situation
 Your friend just help you to do the math problem
1. Your friend gives you a gift for your birthday
2. Your friends invite you to come to her party
3. Your friend’s mother just gave you a meal for the
lunch
4. Your father just bought you a bike

9. Exercise 2
• What will you say to these situation below
1. Rini is returning Farida’s magazine
Rini : Ida, here is your magazine
Farida : …………………………….
2. Anton is giving Intan a necklace on her birthday
Intan : This necklace is so beautiful, …………
Anton : ……………………………….
3. Your friend treats you for having dinner out
You : …………………………
Your friend : …………………………
4. Your friend gives you a lift to the town
You : …………………………
Your friend : …………………………

10. Expression Of Apologizing
Asking apologies Responses
 I’m sorry  Never mind
 I would like to apologize to  That’s alright
you
 It’s alright
 I’m sorry for coming late,
Sir  It’s OK
 Please forgive me for my  It doesn’t matter
mistake  Don’t worry, It’s Okay
 I’m really sorry for
disturbing you
 Pardon me for not coming
on your party

11. Exercise 3
 Practise to say apologize to the
situation below.
1. You forgot to call your friend last night
2. You made your mother angry to you
3. You arrived late from school to your home
4. You forget to bring your friend’s book
5. You cheat during the test

12. Thanks for your attention
See you later……!
Reference : Modul Bahasa Inggris PISTA, CV Seti_Aji,