Explaining a late arrival
A short original practice activity. Read the prompt, try your own answer and use the self-checks to choose one improvement.
Role-play · A2-B2
Original practice material · Draft: editorial review pending
You arrive late to a meeting.
- Apologise, explain briefly and rejoin the discussion.
- Speak politely and clearly
- Confirm the next step or outcome
10 seconds preparation + 75 seconds practice.
Speak aloud without a microphone, or type here. We do not record, upload or save your answer. The timer measures practice time; it cannot verify speech.
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