Writing Prompt ~ Apologizing

Posted by: Tara Benwell Writing Prompt

Writing Prompt: The best way to apologize is face to face. Calling someone to apologize is the next best thing. Sometimes you have to apologize in writing. A written apology may be a follow up to a conversation that you have already had, or it may be the first time you apologize. Written apologies may come in the form of email, text message, or even a letter or card. Learn a few different ways to say sorry in English. Then write an apology letter to someone.

Example

Dear Aunt Laura,
I’m afraid I owe you an apology. We have been out of touch for a few years, and it is entirely my fault. When I had the twins a few years ago, life got really busy. I lost touch with many of my friends and relatives. I know you tried to contact me to visit the babies, and I didn’t return your calls. This was inexcusable. I was busy, but I could have found a moment to pick up the phone and arrange a visit. Now that the twins are in school, I have had some time to think. I really regret that I didn’t invite you to visit us. I apologize wholeheartedly, and I hope you can find a way to forgive me.

Please excuse my thoughtlessness, and get in touch if you want to come up for a weekend in the fall. You could come for Thanksgiving. Our phone number is the same.

Your niece,
Karen

Try this writing prompt in your notebook or on your MyEC blog.

Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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