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Talking About Being Late in English | Sorry I’m Late + Real Excuses (A1–B1)

What do you say in English when you walk in late? Maybe you’re late to: a meeting a coffee date a birthday dinner a job interview And everyone is looking at you… and your brain goes blank. In this episode of Fear-Free English Club, Ben and Rachel teach you simple, natural English for apologizing, giving a short excuse, and moving the conversation forward without freezing. No textbook phrases. Just real English for real life. ✅ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The easiest phrase to start with “Sorry I’m late.” ✅ A natural excuse you can use almost anywhere “I got held up.” ✅ How to explain delays clearly “The train was delayed.” “Traffic was really heavy.” “I couldn’t find parking.” ✅ A more formal phrase for professional situations “Thanks for your patience.” ✅ A casual phrase for social situations “Sorry to keep you waiting.” ✅ A useful excuse for time problems “I lost track of time.” 🎭 Real-life roleplays (imperfect on purpose) Walking into a meeting late Being late to a café with a friend Arriving late to a job interview Showing up late to a birthday dinner Because real English isn’t perfect — having a simple phrase ready is what matters. 🧠 Key phrases from this episode Sorry I’m late. The train was delayed. I got held up. I lost track of time. Thanks for waiting. Thanks for your patience. Let me start again. Pronunciation tip: sorry = SAH-ree 💬 YOUR TURN (Fear-Free Challenge) Write 2–3 sentences in the comments: 👉 When was the last time you were late, and what happened? Example: “I was late to work last week. The bus was delayed.” or “I got held up in traffic and arrived 10 minutes late.” We read every comment. If this episode helped you, subscribe to Fear-Free English Club for more practical English for everyday situations. #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishForBeginners #EnglishSpeaking #FearFreeEnglish #BeingLateInEnglish #EverydayEnglish #EnglishPodcast #EnglishPractice #SpeakEnglish #RealLifeEnglish #LearnEnglishOnline