Interrupting

Functional English

Int
All ages
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn and practice useful expressions for interrupting politely. They also practice responding to an interruption.

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Focus

life skills
speaking
listening
real-world task
conversation
interruptions (school / work / community)
etiquette
timing
word forms

Vocabulary

interrupt
interruption
no worries
no problem
excuse me
pardon me
sorry to bother/bug you
go ahead
where were we
I have to run/go
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