I'm sorry to + (verb) (माफी चाहुंगा)

1️⃣ Warm-up (Engagement Activity) – Feel the Emotion

• Ask:
  • "When was the last time you said 'I'm sorry'?"
  • "Why do we say 'I'm sorry'?"
  • "Can you name different situations when you apologize?"
• Activity:
  • Show or act out small situations (e.g., accidentally dropping a book, interrupting someone, arriving late).
  • Ask students: "What should I say?" and encourage them to respond with "I'm sorry to…".

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2️⃣ Explanation (Concept Building) – Simple & Clear

📌 Structure:
🔹 "I'm sorry to (verb)." = मैं माफ़ी चाहता हूँ कि मैंने (क्रिया) की।

✅ Examples:

1. "I'm sorry to disturb you." (मुझे आपको परेशान करने के लिए माफ़ करना।)
2. "I'm sorry to be late." (मुझे देर से आने के लिए माफ़ करना।)
3. "I'm sorry to interrupt you." (मुझे बीच में टोकने के लिए माफ़ करना।)
4. "I'm sorry to hear that." (यह सुनकर अफ़सोस हुआ।)

📝 Write the structure on the board and have students repeat after you.

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3️⃣ Interactive Practice (Speaking & Listening) – Role Play

🗣 Role-Play Scenarios:

• Situation 1: Student A drops Student B’s book.

  • Student A: "Oh no! I'm sorry to drop your book."
  • Student B: "It's okay. Be careful next time."

• Situation 2: Student A is late for class.

  • Student A: "I'm sorry to be late, teacher."
  • Teacher: "No problem, but try to be on time."

• Situation 3: Student A interrupts while Student B is speaking.

  • Student A: "I'm sorry to interrupt you."
  • Student B: "No worries, what did you want to say?"

🎭 Activity:

• Divide students into pairs or small groups.
• Give them different apology scenarios.
• They must use "I'm sorry to + (verb)" in their conversations.
• Encourage them to switch roles and practice with different partners.

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4️⃣ Fun Game – Apology Chain

• One student starts with a sentence using "I'm sorry to + (verb)", e.g., "I'm sorry to forget my homework."
• The next student must continue with a related apology, e.g., "I'm sorry to not remind you."
• Keep the chain going until everyone participates!

🔹 Variation: Use a soft ball. The student holding the ball apologizes, then throws it to another student to continue.

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5️⃣ Quick Quiz (Check Understanding) – Fill in the Blanks

Write incomplete sentences on the board and let students complete them:

1. "I'm sorry to _______ you, but I have a question."
2. "I'm sorry to _______ late."
3. "I'm sorry to _______ your call."
4. "I'm sorry to _______ my promise."

📌 Bonus: Let students create their own sentences!

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6️⃣ Real-Life Connection – Reflection & Homework

📝 Ask students to:

• Write 3 sentences using "I'm sorry to + (verb)" about their real-life experiences.
• Example: "I'm sorry to shout at my friend yesterday."

🌍 Discussion:

• "Why is it important to apologize?"
• "How does apologizing make relationships better?"

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🎯 Wrap-up (Recap & Feedback)

✔️ Ask students what they learned today.
✔️ Do a quick Q&A session with examples.
✔️ Encourage them to practice using "I'm sorry to + (verb)" in daily life.