BRITISH COUNCIL Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late. Preparation task Put the phrases in the correct groups. I'm running late. Before reading Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises. Don't worry. No problem. Sorry! Phrases for somebody who is late A message to say you're late LearnEnglish Writing: A1 A message to say you're late I'm running 10 mins late, sorry! It's fine. It's OK. This is not my day. I'll be there in 10 minutes. Phrases for somebody who is waiting Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!! No problem! It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine