Read and Speak. Круглова М.В. - 111 стр.

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Additional formulas

(Because of the nature of what is to be expressed, virtually all formulas of apology

and responses to them are polite and at least mildly formal.)

Apologies, etc. Responses

I’m sorry but I ... (Oh,) that’s all right.

(There’s) no need to apologize .

It doesn’t matter.

Never mind.

(I’m) sorry I’ve kept you waiting. (As above)

(I’m) sorry to have kept you waiting. (As above)

(I’m) sorry for keeping you waiting. (As above)

I’m sorry to trouble you, but ... (Oh,) that’s all right.

(used when one has a favour to ask of (There’s) no need to apologize.

someone, etc.)

I’m sorry to disturb you, but ... (As above)

(used when one interrupts someone who

is working, etc.)

I’m sorry to interrupt, but ... (used when (As above)

one breaks into a conversation, etc.)

I hope I’m not disturbing you. Not at all. / Of course not.

I hope you don’t /didn’t mind (me / my (As above)

doing smth.)

EXERCISES

I. Read the dialogue aloud several times.

II. Act the dialogue until you are thoroughly familiar with

it.