Apologizing in a Foreign Language

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified 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

admit
avoid
individualistic
collective
harmony
self-critical
repair
misunderstanding