Polite Interruptions in Conversation

In this video, Jen introduces 12 expressions for interrupting politely in English. She explains the importance of interrupting politely to ensure effective communication and provides examples for each expression. The video is structured into sections, each focusing on different expressions, and concludes with a question for viewers to engage with.

Why is it important to interrupt politely?

• To avoid speaking altogether.

• To ensure people are happy to help you.

• To make sure you are heard over others.

• To show you are confident.

What is the first expression for interrupting politely?

• 'Sorry, but...'

• 'Excuse me for interrupting, but...'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please?'

• 'Could I just break in here for a second?'

Which of the following is an example of using 'Sorry, but'?

• 'Sorry, but could you please tell me where the washroom is?'

• 'Sorry, but I need to leave now.'

• 'Sorry, but can you repeat that?'

• 'Sorry, but I disagree with you.'

What is the second expression for interrupting politely?

• 'Could I just break in here for a second?'

• 'Excuse me for interrupting, but...'

• 'Would you mind if I cut in for a minute?'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please?'

Which of the following is an example of using 'Excuse me for interrupting, but'?

• 'Excuse me for interrupting, but can you help me?'

• 'Excuse me for interrupting, but I need to go.'

• 'Excuse me for interrupting, but could you please move?'

• 'Excuse me for interrupting, but I have a question.'

What is the third expression for interrupting politely?

• 'Could I just break in here for a second?'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please?'

• 'May I ask something, please?'

• 'Would you mind if I cut in for a minute?'

Which of the following is an example of using 'May I interrupt for a moment, please?'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please? I don't think I understood what you said.'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please? I have a question.'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please? I need to leave.'

• 'May I interrupt for a moment, please? Can you help me?'

What is the fourth expression for interrupting politely?

• 'Would you mind if I cut in for a minute?'

• 'Could I just break in here for a second?'

• 'May I ask something, please?'

• 'Can I please ask a question?'

Which of the following is an example of using 'Could I just break in here for a second?'

• 'Could I just break in here for a second? Can you help me?'

• 'Could I just break in here for a second? I need to leave.'

• 'Could I just break in here for a second? I have a question.'

• 'Could I just break in here for a second? I need to clarify something.'

What is the fifth expression for interrupting politely?

• 'Can I please ask a question?'

• 'May I ask something, please?'

• 'I'd like to comment on that.'

• 'Would you mind if I cut in for a minute?'