Day 3 – Handling Interruptions in Business English

Day 3 | Handling Interruptions in Business English

Interruptions happen everywhere — meetings, calls, and casual conversations.
The goal is not to avoid them, but to manage them professionally.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

• Interrupt politely without sounding rude or aggressive.

• Redirect a discussion when someone dominates the floor.

• Recover your turn in group conversations.

• Maintain professionalism even when others speak over you.

• Balance tone and timing so your English feels natural and confident.

This module includes:

• A guided video lesson with real-life examples.

• Printable phrases and expressions for workplace situations.

• Short practice dialogues to record and repeat.

• A reflection task to help you notice when and how you interrupt.

By the end of Day 3, you’ll be able to:

• Hold your ground in conversations.

• Speak with confidence in fast-moving discussions.

• Show authority without losing politeness.

Speak up — clearly, calmly, and confidently.

Continue Your Progress

Ready to take the next step in your English communication journey?
Continue with Day 4 – Leading Discussions in Business English and learn how to guide conversations, summarize ideas, and keep control of every discussion.

Keep going — your voice deserves to be heard.

Lesson Features

Printable PDF with phrases and response models  
Five practice dialogues for video or phone scenarios  
Short reflection prompts to build confident interruptions  
Designed for non-native professionals who value clarity and respect