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.

Why do people apologize according to the text?

What does it mean to feel remorseful?

Can you explain the phrase 'honest mistake' and provide an example?

What is the significance of the phrase 'through no fault of their own'?

Describe a time when someone apologized to you. What vocabulary would you use?