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Teaching apologising articles
15 things to teach about apologizing (and how to do so)
Useful apologising phrases lists
Useful language for apologising (lists of phrases arranged by level for students and teachers)
Phrases for giving bad news by level
Photocopiable apologising classroom activities
Apologies longer phrases card games – NEW
Chewing gum roleplays apologising speaking and presentation – NEW LINK
Teaching English Functions: Interactive Classroom Activities e-book with 17 pages on apologies – NEW
Apologising and giving bad news key words speaking games
Match the apology and situation (functional language and roleplays)
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Updated 4 August 2026
