Apologising for a delayed reply · Providing a useful answer after apologising

Providing a useful answer after apologising in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Providing a useful answer after apologising.

Use a specific subject, state your purpose early and finish with the action needed. Keep the tone polite and leave out unrelated details.

Context: Apologising for a delayed reply. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

Both sessions would run from nine until twelve.

ستكون أي من الجلستين من التاسعة حتى الثانية عشرة.

Please tell us which date you prefer and how many people will attend.

يرجى إخبارنا بالموعد المفضل لديكم وعدد الحاضرين.

Thank you for your patience, and please contact me with any questions.

شكرًا لصبركم، ويرجى التواصل معي إذا كانت لديكم أي أسئلة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Both sessions would run from nine until twelve.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: شكرًا لصبركم، ويرجى التواصل معي إذا كانت لديكم أي أسئلة.