Spoken English | How to Interrupt Politely in English Conversations [507]

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Interrupt politely in English and return to your point after someone else speaks. The lesson covers three connected conversation skills: entering the discussion, allowing an interruption and continuing afterwards.

You’ll hear language for adding something briefly and for returning to the original subject, including “Can I quickly add something?” and “To go back to my point”. These phrases help make the change of speaker or topic clear.

The situations include group conversations and professional discussions. You’ll practise interrupting politely, responding when someone interrupts you and returning to your point without sounding rude.

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