Give an Excuse – Why didn’t you …? Plus bonus content – What did you do today? (actions) : watch TV, ride a bike, give a presentation, go for a swim, go bowling, see a doctor. These patterns are color coded so that you can see how the sentences are constructed and will be easier for you to learn. There is also reading practice in this video. This is an interactive listening and speaking video. Have fun learning about giving an excuse. Have fun speaking English now. English in use: Why didn’t you meet up with us? Sorry, I was too tired. Why didn’t you come to my party? Sorry, I didn’t know your address. Why didn’t you come to the game? Because I lost my keys. Why were you late? Sorry, I forgot the time. I was waiting for you. Sorry, I had to clean the house. Why didn’t you do your homework? Sorry, but I didn’t understand it. You didn’t come out for drinks. I know I had to work late. Why did you break the vase? Sorry, but I didn’t see it. Why were you speeding? Sorry, I was late for work. Why did you steal that money? Because I’m broke. What did you do today? I watched TV. What did you do today? I rode my bike. What did you do today? I gave a presentation. What did you do today? I went for a swim. What did you do today? I went bowling. What did you do today? I saw my doctor. Join Mark’s Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VWyvdF-91McG6kt27MeKA/join Mark’s book: 50 Very Short Conversations – http://a.co/d/cGhZybm Mark’s Store – https://teespring.com/stores/mark-kulek Get Worksheets and Flashcards at MarkKulek.com Facebook Group – MarkKulek English Speaking Practice – https://www.facebook.com/groups/117644158908032/ ******* Be sure not to miss a single video, please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gifukids Make Sure to see Mark’s Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/view_all_playlists For those of you who are interested in teaching English to young learners. Please have a look at my blog: Sharing My Whiteboard. http://sharingmywhiteboard.blogspot.jp ******* About Mark Kulek’s Channel: This channel is designed for students, teachers and anyone wanting to learn English. Improve your American Accent / spoken English and real life English conversation as the basis for teaching how to speak English and how to sound American — improve listening comprehension skills. Study English vocabulary and English phrases such as phrasal verbs, as well as common expressions in English. Learn American idioms and American slang. Mark’s videos are vocabulary-based for conversation practice. Each video is themed to provide context for learning. To insure success, every video is designed with open slots for vocabulary substitution practice. These patterns allow students to practice on their own and teachers can have their class practice together as a group. These videos also work great for icebreakers and class discussions. Please have fun and speak English now! Thank you for your support. Study real English conversation to understand how American’s speak and build your vocabulary. Help me caption & translate this video! ****** #MarkKulekESL #EnglishPractice