Handle Interruptions Politely in English
5 Minute English Talk

Handle Interruptions Politely in English

B1IntermediateSeptember 27, 20266 min

What should you say when you need to interrupt someone politely in English? And what can you say when someone interrupts you before you've finished speaking? Interruptions happen naturally in conversations, meetings, discussions, and everyday life. The important thing is knowing how to handle them without sounding rude or uncomfortable. In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Chris and Jane teach you practical English expressions for interrupting politely, responding to interruptions, finishing your point, and returning to what you were saying. Instead of suddenly saying “Wait!” or “Don't interrupt me,” you'll learn natural alternat...

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Sometimes, especially when I'm right in the middle of explaining something.

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Hey Jane, can I ask you something? Sure. Do you ever get annoyed when someone interrupts you while you're speaking? Sometimes, especially when I'm right in the middle of explaining something.

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Sorry to interrupt, but… Chris! Okay, okay, I couldn't resist. Well, at least you interrupted politely.

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And that's exactly what we're talking about today. Welcome to 5-Minute English Talk. I'm Chris. And I'm Jane.

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