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Making up after a fight in English (beginner)
Beginner English for making up after a fight. Key line: “*Can* we *talk*? I'm *sorry*.”
Full script
Lin
Can we talk? I'm sorry.
Them
Okay. I still feel hurt.
Lin
I was wrong. I was too loud.
Them
Yeah. My ice cream melted.
Lin
Then I'll buy you a new one.
Them
Good. This one lost the fight.
Lin
Can we start again?
Them
Yes. But save the ice cream.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Can we talk?For starting a serious talk
Use this to begin a real talk
Apology
✓ I'm sorry.Say sorry
Say it slowly to sound sincere
Own it
✓ I was wrong.Admit your mistake
Admitting it helps more than explaining
Reset
✓ Can we start again?Ask to begin again
Useful when making up
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Can we talk?” — for starting a serious talk. Use this to begin a real talk.
Apology: what to say in English
Say “I'm sorry.” — say sorry. Say it slowly to sound sincere.
Own it: what to say in English
Say “I was wrong.” — admit your mistake. Admitting it helps more than explaining.
Reset: what to say in English
Say “Can we start again?” — ask to begin again. Useful when making up.