Episode #604
Business English | What to Say When Someone Interrupts You in an English Meeting [604]
If you struggle to find the right words in meetings, Speak Up in Meetings gives you practical phrases for interrupting, disagreeing, buying time and finishing your point. Click the link to prepare for your next English meeting https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/speak-up-in-english-meetings/ In this Business English lesson, you'll learn how handle interruptions in English meetings without losing your point, apologising unnecessarily or sounding aggressive. You’ll learn practical English phrases for accidental interruptions, Teams and Zoom meetings, colleagues who speak over you, people who challenge your point before you finish, and repeated interruptions when you need to be more direct. This episode is for non-native English professionals who use English at work and want to speak more confidently in meetings. Learn how to interrupt and respond politely, deal with difficult colleagues, and use clear professional English in workplace discussions. It is especially useful if you understand English well but need more confidence speaking in fast-moving business meetings, online calls and conversations with colleagues, managers and clients. Share Your Thoughts Do you use English at work? In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak. Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings. Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first. Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial
