Apologizing

Lewis Hamilton cheated in the first Grand Prix of the season in Australia. He was caught then and now he apologizes.

Anyway, we shouldn't be so strict with Hamilton. Come on! As a F1 driver he is expected to arrive the first, to be the fastest, not the most honest! Doesn't it happen the same with politicians?

BEFORE WATCHING

In what situations do people apologize? What words and expressions do you expect to hear in an apology. Think of how you apologize.

WHILE WATCHING

Compare your guessings with Hamilton's words. Any coincidences?

Watch the video again and try to transcribe Hamilton's key phrases or sentences.

AFTER WATCHING

Can you rewrite Hamilton's apology in other words?

FOLLOW UP

In pairs, write down an apology for having cheated in an exam. Then role-play it.

Do you want some more apologies? Here you are. Listen to Monica.