Apologizing in a Foreign Language

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Conversation, students read about why it can feel difficult to apologize sincerely in another language. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a related speaking task.

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Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

acknowledge
offense
make amends
withdraw
harmony
sincere
status
rooted
pragmatics
evasive