The right way to say sorry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

It’s becoming increasingly important for public figures to apologise after making a mistake. Neil and Beth discuss different ways to say sorry and teach you some useful vocabulary. ❓❓❓This week’s question How many times a day does the average British person say ’sorry’? a) four times per day? b) six times per day? or, c) eight times per day? Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and text here 👉 Vocabulary: ✔️sarcastic - saying or doing the opposite of what you really mean in order to mock or insult ✔️public figure - famous person whose life and behaviour is often discussed in newspapers and on radio and television ✔️faux pas - saying or doing something in a social situation that causes embarrassment or offence ✔️fine -
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