20200720 - Take turns in more formal conversations (from Unit 10)

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Interrupting the other speaker, taking a turn to speak

Do you mind if I just stop you there for a second? ...
If you don't mind me coming in here ...
Sorry to interrupt, but ...


Signalling you are going to continue speaking about the same subject

As I was saying, ...
Speaking of which, ...
Before we move on, could I just say ...
Before we move on, let me add something ...
Sorry, if I could just finish ...
Before we get started, ...
If I could just add to that point, ...


Passing a turn to speak, inviting the other person to speak

Do you want to add anything?
What do you think?
Don't you think?
After you, please.
Go on.
I would love to hear your opinion.

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