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Basic English: How to use SORRY & EXCUSE ME
“Sorry” or “excuse me”? You may think they mean the same thing, but there is a right time to use “excuse me”, and there is a right time to use “sorry”. They are both apologies but are used in different situations. In this lesson, I will teach you the difference between these two English expressions, when to use which, and how to use them properly. “Sorry” is an adjective that we use for feeling distress, sympathy, disappointment, and more. There are many other situations in which it is appropriate to use it, and I will cover them in this lesson. “Excuse me” is a phrase we use to get somebody’s attention, for interrupting, to judge with forgiveness, and more. I will give you examples for every situation. These are expressions you will be using almost every day, so it’s important to know the difference between the two. Take the quiz to solidify your knowledge, so you can apologize properly and with confidence every time.
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94 COMMENTS
A good tutor but please try to make each lesson maximum 15 minutes that would be nice.
Yours Sincerely,
Mansour Elsheikh
I agree
Hi James,
First of all I would like to thank you for this good lesson, and I’m sorry I didn’t got a big score, but next time I will.
I try to keep up with the latest engVid videos and I think today’s lesson is really helpful. I improved my understanding and feeling of using between “Excuse me?” and “Sorry?”. I mostly don’t understand what native speaker said at first hearing, so I often said “Excuse me?”, but today I understood that I’d better use “Sorry?” in such situation. I think that engVid videos are also very good for improving listening skills. I try to watch the videos without subtitles if possible, but I felt teacher James speak at a relatively faster speed so I watch his video with subtitles on and I really have to concentrate video not to miss any information he presents. I always appreciate his helpful lessons.
James I love this class!! Thank, Thank you very much.. Kisses from Brazil !
I love this lesson!
Hello….I’m mad keen on brushing my speaking up. Is there anyone who is interested in speaking to me on a regular basis?
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Thank you.
Rasho.
Thank you so much James I will write a letter to someone.
thank you teacher James
This is really helpful! Thank you, James. BTW – recently I’ve come across the phrase “Excuse you”, used in situations when someone did something inappropriate and didn’t apologize for that. By saying “Excuse you” you intend to persuade them to act properly.
Thanks teacher James, good lesson!
Very nice teacher but one thing no understand that is English because I am not sure what should I do
Thanks!!
Thnx a lot 10/10 can u make a vid about cat behaviour I love cats! ??.Or vocabularies about the covid-19 that will be helpful after the epidemic.Thnx again!
Thnx a lot 10/10 can u make a vid about cat behaviour I love cats! ??.Or vocabularies about the COVID-19 that will be helpful after the epidemic.Thnx again!
It’s a smart class.
i’m so sorry- imagine dragons
Is a sick song
ahhhhhhhh it’s ok I also love imagine dragons
teacher very intersting, your are funny. thanks.
Useful lesson. Thank you James for these nice words and for teaching us how to use them correctly.
I don’t know how I did it but 10 out of 10. Sorry but the border between excuse me and sorry very thin.
you speak very quickly
I wrote this:
………………………………………………………………….
Dear Mark
I’m regret for not calling you back yesterday day,
I apologize for that.
I hope you pardon me.
so this morning l knew that your father died.
my condolences on the death of your father.
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what do you think?
I got 78/100!!! Thanks teacher!!
I love your classes. I´m from Brazil…and I learn a lot in a simple way…thanks a lot
Thanks for this lesson. I am loving every class
Sorry, but you speak too fast for a beginner lesson
I got 7/9
This is my first lesson with you, James. I found so cool the way you drive the lesson. I can reach and understand perfectly the class.
Thank you for everything.
thanks for the lesson! very insightful as always. I got 8/9
thanks for this lesson
Hi Mr.James this video is amazing as always.You are a perfect teacher.And i like you so much♥.And i did 10/10 ?
Hi.Mr. James this video is amazing thanks teacher
Thanks a lot
Hi I need to someone help me
Thanks James, Awesome lesson.
Hello guys! Nice lesson. I looking forward to learning more.
I apologize for what happen I hope you pardon me for that I regret that I drive too fast for no reason and kill that family my condolences to Ahmed’s family and I hope that one day they will pardon me.
What do you think MR. James ?
I only got 68 points,but I learned something.Thank you.
hi james im happy to join this lesson even i got 67 points but it helps me to learn english
I got more than 60 points. Oh well, to be better you will do it again and again to be better. Oh! By the way James, I am so happy your my teacher.
How have you been teacher James?
Could you please prepare a lesson for me on translation techniques?
Thank you so much James for these lessons, I really feel that help me. I got 9/9 ;)
78 thank you
I love it very much! Thanks and keep posting more please! Love from Philippines.
I really entertained myself in class and I learned to use the grammar of when it is used and I learned something new that one is an adjective and the other is a verb and it will help me improve my grammar
att: Rafael Gomez greetings from Colombia
Hi.Mr. James this video is amazing thank you
Hi Mr.James.thank you for this amazing class.I have got 90 points in the exam.
I love the way that James taught, funny and useful.
Excuse me? and Thanks James!
Hi am new in this website. How do you known if you are progressing? What score is better.
Hi, Mary! There isn’t a way to track your progress on the site. You can use the English Lesson Finder to find beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons on different topics, or by different teachers. But you can watch the lessons in any order!
Thank you, I love all your classes.
Thanks a lot, you’re the one.
It is a smart class.Thanks for this lesson
Nice class. Examples were good. I got 9/9. Thank you teacher.
Thak you! 7/9
What if you make the order for lessons, because we would go through the steps to learn english as much as possible?
thank you
Great job, sir.
Thank You, Your lessons are great!!
Thank you for thıs lesson James :)
Thank you?
My level’s higher than beginner but I still learn things about the foundation of the English language. Thank you, James! You have an attractive style.
Thanks a lot
Thank you Mr. James.
Thank you james for this lesson, i scored 78 marks in my first lesson, I will try ans score 100 marks next time.
Thanks Mr.James
7/9 Still learning, thanks Sir
Tank you. You are very good teacher.
I like James’ lessons. I’m sorry I couldn’t correctly all answers but I’ve learned many things, thank you.
I,m sorry for not perfect today’s test. But this lesson was very useful. Thanks.
7/9 thank you sir
I should practice
Iam sorry to interrupt you put I get 100% in thes exam pardon me for my cokeness
fantastic 100
My homework:
Hi xx,
I’m paty, I regret as I killed your father , forgive me please and condolences to all your familly. I hope the government pardon my offence, I apologize.
Thank for this lesson Mr James.
8/9, next time I’ll read correctly. Thank you for this lesson!
thank you so much , Mr James
it was really interesting lesson
Great lesson! Thank you.
now i found the way to be proficien :)
thanks james, it’s all work
Hi:Mr, E,I should have known you earlier.you know what? You are my favorite dishes.
James, you’re the man!!!
100:) Thank you for the lesson , Mr. James .
Ali : Can i have your attention ?
John : I did’nt hear what you said .
Ali : I dont want to disturb you , but can i have
the have
seat ?
John : I dont think i like what you said .
Ali : You’re sitting on my chair.
John : I apologize for doing that .
Ali : Excuse me ?
John : Sorry ?
Ali : Sorry , but can i have the seat ?
John : Excuse me !
Ali : You’re sitting on my chair.
John : Oh , I am sorry .
Dang I got 100 it is so easy!
Thanks James
That was pretty superb
I’ve to learn more..
good teacher
I am not sure why I got one wrong when in a business setting either, “excuse me and/or I am sorry for …” are acceptable. Actually, times without number, neither one are used.
Nice teacher
Another excellent video
i need more 😂😂😂
good lesson
Hello my dear sister, I apologize about missing your concert. A lot of work I received by my boss. I tried do all work faster but failed, so I was really angry and pierced boss’s car wheels, but I don’t regret for that. He fired me and I killed him, now I am condolencesing his wife…
Dear Jinefer my condolences on your loss, and I apologise for not being there for you today I feel regret about itI hope you could pardon me, I will try to make it up for you tomorrow morning.