In a busy family kitchen, everybody talks at once. So how do you get into the conversation without sounding rude, and how do you give the turn back? Many learners either wait forever for a perfect silence that never comes, or translate directly from their own language and jump in with "Wait, I speak now" or "Stop, listen". In this episode: • Getting into the conversation • Giving the turn back • Holding your turn • How british speakers signal the end • When you both talk at once • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key phrases from this episode: Sorry to interrupt, but... — polite way in (polite) Sorry to interrupt, but the taxi's here. — useful news Can I just say something? — asking for a turn (neutral) Sorry, can I just jump in? — I want to add something (casual) Before I forget... — I must say this now (neutral) Before I forget, Nan rang. — passing on a message Sorry, just quickly... — a short point (neutral) Sorry, just quickly, has anyone seen my keys? — a fast question Can I just add something? — adding to the topic (neutral) Sorry, go on. — please continue (neutral, very common) No, you go. — you speak first (casual) After you. — you first (polite) What were you going to say? — inviting them back in (neutral) Anyway, you were saying... — returning to their topic (neutral) Sorry, I cut you off. — I interrupted you (neutral) Hang on, let me just finish. — please wait (casual) Just a sec. — wait a moment (casual) Hold on a minute. — wait (casual) Can I just finish my point? — polite way to keep the turn (polite) I'll be quick. — I won't take long (neutral) Real British English: the complete spoken course for learners worldwide — modern British accent, everyday grammar, phrasal verbs, idioms, slang, he/she/it for things, and real conversations at home. Listen, repeat out loud, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair.