How to make excuses in English

Want to get out of doing… pretty much anything?

Saying ‘I can’t’ is easy. The hard part is coming up with an excuse that actually sounds convincing.

In this Mini English Lesson, Gabriel shows you how a few simple conjunctions can turn a flimsy excuse into something much more believable — whether you’re avoiding chores, dodging karaoke, or just buying yourself a bit more time.

Watch and learn — you never know when you’ll need a really good excuse.