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 alternatives that can help you sound calmer, more confident, and more professional.

• How to interrupt someone politely
• How to join a conversation without sounding rude
• How to ask a quick question while someone is speaking
• How to respond when someone interrupts you
• How to politely finish your thought
• What to say when two people start speaking at the same time
• How to let another person speak first
• How to return to your original point after an interruption
• Useful phrases for meetings and workplace conversations
• How to sound confident without sounding impolite

Remember, interruptions are a normal part of conversation. The goal isn't to avoid them completely — it's to know how to interrupt, respond, and continue politely.

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