Band 9 IELTS Vocabulary for Apologies

Jessica Beck introduces vocabulary for discussing apologies in the IELTS exam. She explains why people apologize, focusing on feelings of guilt and remorse. The video covers advanced vocabulary like 'remorseful' and 'guilt-ridden'. It also provides phrases for describing mistakes, such as 'an honest mistake' and 'through no fault of their own', emphasizing their use in both writing and speaking parts of the exam.

In which part of the IELTS exam might you need to discuss apologizing?

• Writing a letter

• Speaking Part 1

• Reading Part 3

• Listening Part 1

What does the term 'remorseful' mean?

• Feeling happy

• Feeling regret

• Feeling excited

• Feeling indifferent

What does 'guilt-ridden' imply about a person's feelings?

• They are joyful

• They are confused

• They are overwhelmed with guilt

• They are carefree

Which phrase describes a mistake made without intention?

• A deliberate error

• A calculated risk

• An honest mistake

• A planned action

Which phrase suggests that a mistake was not the person's fault?

• Due to their negligence

• With full responsibility

• By their own doing

• Through no fault of their own