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Thanking and Appologizing

This document discusses expressions of thanking and apologizing in English. It provides definitions and examples of common phrases used to express gratitude such as "thank you," "thanks a lot," and "I owe a debt of gratitude." Examples of responses when being thanked, such as "you're welcome" and "don't mention it," are also given. The document then discusses expressions of apologizing including "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," and "pardon me." Sample apology sentences are provided. Dialogue examples demonstrate thanking and apologizing in classroom and meeting situations. Finally, the document encourages practicing these expressions and provides exercises to do so.

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Thanking and Appologizing

This document discusses expressions of thanking and apologizing in English. It provides definitions and examples of common phrases used to express gratitude such as "thank you," "thanks a lot," and "I owe a debt of gratitude." Examples of responses when being thanked, such as "you're welcome" and "don't mention it," are also given. The document then discusses expressions of apologizing including "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," and "pardon me." Sample apology sentences are provided. Dialogue examples demonstrate thanking and apologizing in classroom and meeting situations. Finally, the document encourages practicing these expressions and provides exercises to do so.

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EXPRESSIONS OF THANKING

AND
APOLOGIZING

Presented by:
Miftahul Jannah, M.Pd
Definition of thanks
• According to merriamwebster thank (v) is
express gratitude or to tell someone that
you are grateful for something that he or
she has done or given.
Some phrases to thank.
•  to thank for
have/has + someone or something + to thank for + something
Used to say that someone or something is responsible for
something.
Examples;
“I have her to thank for my life.
• thanks/gratitude to
owes a debt of gratitude/thanks to . . .
To have good reason to be very grateful to (someone).
Examples;
“I owe a debt of gratitude to my teachers.”
 Thank God/goodness/heaven(s)/the Lord
Used to express happiness or relief that something did or did
not happen.
Examples;
“Thank God nobody was hurt in the accident.”
 Thank one’s lucky stars
To be very grateful.
Examples;
“You should thank your lucky stars that you have a friend like
her.”
  Thanks a bunch/lot/million
Often used in an ironic way to say that one is not pleased that
someone has done or said something.
Examples;
“Thanks a bunch for the drink.”
Expression Of Thanking

Thanking Respones
 Thank you You’re welcome
 Thanks Don’t mention it
 Thank you for helping meThat’s
bring these
alright
books It’s my pleasure
 Thank you very much Not at all
 Thanks a lot I’m glad you like
 Many thanks it
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 type 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
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
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
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
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
Exercise 2
Apologize
• To express regret for something done or
said. Cite from merriamwebster.
• “The earliest uses of apologize more often
meant to offer an excuse or defense, than
to acknowledge a fault.”
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
Example of apologizing
 Examples asking for apologizes in sentences;
 “I must apologize for my outrageous behavior.”
 “I apologize if your enjoyment of the movie was
spoiled.”
 “Please forgive me for coming so late.”
 “I am sorry for what I’ve done.”
 “He apologized to his teammates for his mistake.”
Exercise 3
Thanks for your attention
See you later……!

Reference : Modul Bahasa Inggris PISTA, CV Seti_Aji,

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