Hey ESL students! Ever missed class and didn’t know what to say? We’ll give you 30 top excuses for being absent. Ready to find yours?
Excuses For Being Absent
- Personal Health Day: “I need a day to focus on my health and well-being.”
- Medical Appointment: “I have a medical/dental appointment that I can’t reschedule.”
- Family Emergency: “There’s an unexpected emergency in the family that I need to attend to.”
- Mental Health Day: “I need a mental health day to recharge and come back more productive.”
- Sick Child: “My child is unwell, and I need to take care of them.”
- Home Emergency: “There’s an urgent issue at home (e.g., plumbing, electrical) that I need to address.”
- Car Trouble: “My car broke down, and I’m getting it repaired.”
- Public Transport Strike: “The public transport strike has left me with no viable way to get to work.”
- Bereavement: “I’ve lost a close relative/friend and need some time to grieve.”
- Severe Weather Conditions: “The severe weather has made it unsafe to travel.”
- Pet Emergency: “My pet has a medical emergency and needs to see a vet.”
- Jury Duty: “I’ve been called in for jury duty and can’t avoid it.”
- Moving House: “I’m moving to a new house and need the day to organize everything.”
- School Event: “There’s a significant school event for my child that I can’t miss.”
- Burnout Prevention: “I’m feeling the onset of burnout and need a day to prevent it.”
- Allergic Reaction: “I had a severe allergic reaction and need a day to recover.”
- Eye Strain/Injury: “I’ve injured my eye/have severe eye strain and need to rest it.”
- Food Poisoning: “I have food poisoning and am unable to work.”
- Pest Control: “I need to be home for pest control treatment.”
- Doctor’s Orders: “My doctor has advised me to take a day off for health reasons.”
- Religious Observance: “I have a religious observance that I cannot miss.”
- Power Outage: “There’s a power outage at my home, affecting my ability to work remotely.”
- Caregiver Responsibilities: “I have unexpected caregiver responsibilities that I need to fulfill.”
- Volunteering Commitment: “I’m committed to a volunteering event that I’ve been planning for months.”
- Study/Exam Day: “I have an important exam to prepare for/attend.”
- Internet Connectivity Issues: “I’m experiencing significant internet connectivity issues at home.”
- Personal Development Day: “I’m taking a day for personal development activities.”
- Key Delivery/Service Appointment: “I have a critical delivery/service appointment that I need to be home for.”
- Legal Matters: “I need to attend to urgent legal matters.”
- Unexpected Travel Issues: “I’ve encountered unexpected travel issues returning from a trip.”