What an amazing teacher. I loved this class
Introduction
Welcome to Advanced Debates and Discussions
Politely contributing to conversations
Some civility, please
Would you be so kind as to...
Roleplay I - Trouble at the airport
Quiz: Politely contributing to conversations
Describing a situation
I would've done my homework but for...
Every problem has a solution
Practice session
Cohesive devices I - Linking words for describing a situation
Roleplay II - You see what happened was...
Quiz: Describing a situation
Adding critical information
Present participles
Passive participles
You know, a whatchamacallit
Cohesive Devices II - Linking words for adding critical information
Roleplay III - Confusion at customs
Quiz: Adding critical information
Developing complex arguments
Justifying your perspective
Cohesive Devices III - Linking words for developing complex arguments
Debate
Quiz: Developing complex arguments
Conclusion
That's a wrap
Aportes 99
Preguntas 4
What an amazing teacher. I loved this class
Trate de hacerlo un poco diferente.
USEFUL EXAMPLES TO POLITELY INTERRUMPT!
Can I interrupt for a moment?
Can I add something here?
Can I stop you there for a moment?
Would you mind if I jumped in here? No, I don’t mind.
Would it be okey if I added something here? Sure, go ahead.
Let me jump in here, if you don’t mind.
Let me add something here.
Let me interrupt a moment.
Sorry for interrupting, but…
I’m sorry to interrumpt, but…
Sorry, but may I interrupt for a moment?
EXAMPLE PHRASES TO USE IN A VERY FORMAL SETTING (like in a business meeting)
Pardon me, but I’d like to add an important point.
Excuse me
Before you move on I’d like to make an important point.
It would be amazing if team platzi can add some AI in this kind of exercises in order we can have more interactive guide to answer the worksheet and get feedback in real time!
If I may
OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
Excuse me, I would like to add something relevant. Our customers are very important for the company, so I think we must offer new amazing ways to listen them. If we do it will we have unimaginable results.
The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
Let me say, I don’t agree with your opinion.
I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
Sorry, Could you please help me to know where Can I find the ticket booth.
It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
Would you like mind if I moved in my special theme.
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Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
Sorry Dr, could please explain to me in a more detailed way.
So usefull! This phrases make the conversation way easier!
“Pardon” me sounds so classy btw.
No way do I have this marvelous teacher!
WOW! It is amazing how so well you explain the class, teacher.
Loving this guy.
The activity was on point! Perfect to learn and practice these new phrases.
Hi, it was a really good class, your explanation was super clear. Thx
B: Pardon me, but I would like to add something.
B: Let me add something here, The Godhather I is as good as the second one.
B: Excuse me, can I interrupt for a moment I need to know where is the ticket counter.
B: Sorry for interrupting but I am waiting for a really important call, Can I call you back later.
B: Excuse me, but this is not my folder
Example:
Excuse me, could you repeat the question again, please?
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Before you move on to the next item, I would like to add an important point about the fact that sellers on the beach are very territorial so we need to manage properly this problem.
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Sorry, but you’re totally mistaken. Everybody knows that originals movie are always better than sequels.
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Excuse me, I’m so sorry to interrupt you, but I really need your help being so kind as to tell me where the counter ticket is, please.
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Could you please give me a second. I need to attend an urgent phone call right now but as soon as I finish it, I’ll call you.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Can I stop you for a second? I have noticed that the folder in your hands is from another patient.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: before you move on i d like to add something important
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: excuse me, but i m not agree
3.
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: sorry, can i interrup you for a sec? because i really need to know where is the ticket counter? pls
4.
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: ahh, excuse me please, it s great for me too, can i call you in ten minutes, cause its coming an urgent called from my boss. Ive been waiting for it.
5. You’re at a medical appointment talking to your doctor who is explaining something to you
about your medical history when you notice that he has someone else’s folder in his hands.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: let me interrupt a moment, i dont eat sugar, anything
I’m a translation and interpretation student and I always appreciate good content like this. Great class.
You are in a business meeting and the person chairing the meeting is getting ready to move on to the next item on the agenda but you have something you want to add.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Pardon me. I’d like to add a different point of view…
You’re having a friendly discussion with some friends when one of them says something you don’t agree with…
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: I’m sorry, but maybe you should see the original again.
You’re at the bus terminal and need to ask someone there where the ticket counter is but they’re involved in a long conversation with someone else. It’s critical that you speak to them right now!
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Ammm Hello, excuse me before you move on, would you mind tell me where the counter ticket is, sorry for interrupt you guys
You’re on the phone with a relative that you haven’t talked to in a long time, but you’ve also been waiting for an urgent phone call from a colleague and it’s coming in right now on the other line.
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: _Im happy to talk to you. I have a lot of things to talk about. I was waiting for a colleague’s call and now he is on the other line. Can I call you back in 10 minutes please?
You’re at a medical appointment talking to your doctor who is explaining something to you about your medical history when you notice that he has someone else’s folder in his hands.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Excuse me, before you move on, that’s not my folder.
1- If you don’t mind sparing a couple of minutes, I’d like to contribute to this point…
2- We aren’t on the same page.
3- I apologyse for interrupting you, but I need to know where…
4- I’m so glad to hear you, too! Would you mind me answering an urgent call so we can talk freely then?
5- I have no intention of disrespecting you Dr, but I’m afraid the folder you’re holding isn’t my history but someone else’s.
The excersice was great, was intermidiate
the activity was perfect to practice, it was pretty usefull!!
Hi, these are my answers, I’m not sure if I’m correct in every case, very good exercise for practice!
You are in a business meeting and the person chairing the meeting is getting ready to move on to the next item on the agenda but you have something you want to add.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Sorry, is it okay if I add a few comments on the matter?
You’re having a friendly discussion with some friends when one of them says something you don’t agree with…
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Just to be clear, I find your opinion respectable, but I think the original movie is way better directed and very original if you think about the type of cinema they made at that time!
You’re at the bus terminal and need to ask someone there where the ticket counter is but they’re involved in a long conversation with someone else. It’s critical that you speak to them right now!
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Sorry to bother you but I’m in a bit of trouble right now. Would you be so kind of telling me where the ticket counter is? My plane is taking off in about 30 minutes.
You’re on the phone with a relative that you haven’t talked to in a long time, but you’ve also been waiting for an urgent phone call from a colleague and it’s coming in right now on the other line.
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Sorry cousin, I also wanted to talk with you again but I’m in a situation right now, a friend of mine got a surgery done a few hours before and I was waiting for a call. Would you mind if I call you later so we can chat more calmly?
You’re at a medical appointment talking to your doctor who is explaining something to you about your medical history when you notice that he has someone else’s folder in his hands.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Let me tell you, I could not avoid check the folder, I think you are looking to the wrong history, that is not my name…
A: Oh really? I’m really sorry, thank goodness you told me, I just could prescription you a wrong medicine.
B: It’s okay, we all make mistakes! Thankfully it’s all settled now. So, could you tell me what is my health condition?
CAN
Can I interrupt for a moment?
Can I stop you there for a moment?
Can I add something here?
WOULD
Would you mind if I jumped in here?
No, I don’t mind if you interrupt
Sure, go ahead
LET
Let me jump in here, if you don´t mind
Let me add something here
Let me interrupt a moment
SORRY
Sorry for interrupting, but…
Sorry, but may I interrupt for a moment?..
I´m sorry to interrupt, but…
Formal settings…
Pardon me
Excuse me
Before you move on…
Phrases used in Worksheet’s activities:
Some of the phrases I used were:
-OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
-Before you move on, I would like to add crucial information about this item in particular…
-The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
-Can I interrupt you there? I certainly disagree, The Godfather I was one of the best films in history.
-I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
-Sorry for interrupting, but I urgently need to know where is the ticker counter, would you mind telling me where is it? Thank you.
-It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
-I’m so sorry Uncle Tony, But I really need to take this call. Can I call you later today?
-Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
-Let me jump in here, if you don´nt mind, but that´s not my medical record.
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i love how he explain the class.
Hi people! Any suggestion or comment would be welcome!
You are in a business meeting and the person chairing the meeting is getting ready to move on to the next item on the agenda but you have something you want to add.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Pardon me, I’d like to add something about our resources if you don’t mind.
You’re having a friendly discussion with some friends when one of them says something you don’t agree with…
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Let me jump in here. The first one cleans the floor with that one!
You’re at the bus terminal and need to ask someone there where the ticket counter is but they’re involved in a long conversation with someone else. It’s critical that you speak to them right now!
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Sorry to interrupt, but could you tell me where the ticket counter is? I’m about to lose my bus!
You’re on the phone with a relative that you haven’t talked to in a long time, but you’ve also been waiting for an urgent phone call from a colleague and it’s coming in right now on the other line.
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: I’m very sorry, you will have to excuse me but I’m getting a very urgent call from a colleague, let me get back to you in a few minutes.
You’re at a medical appointment talking to your doctor who is explaining something to you about your medical history when you notice that he has someone else’s folder in his hands.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Sorry to interrupt but I think that it would be possible that you are holding someone else’s medical history.
You could find the Worksheet “Short dialogues module 1 class 2” as a notion template here:
https://jesusdmedinac.notion.site/Worksheet-for-class-2-Some-civility-please-ed0f5353ff594dc0994dd24a118cc51e?pvs=4
Business meetings:
Imagine you are in a business meeting and the person that is sharing or leading the meeting is about to move on from one point to the next, but you have an important point that you want to make, and it has to be now.
You can say something like:
Formal settings:
Formal settings:
Sorry:
Let:
Would:
Can:
Starting off polite:
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
Why bother being polite?
What is a debate?
What is a discussion?
In this class you will:
I really enjoyed the purpose of the slides, hahaha, because as a learner, I always look for ways to find the difference in pronunciation between words that don’t have the same spelling. It’s a total headache because this doesn’t happen in Spanish, and I just need to relax and accept that it’s just like this. Maybe it’s not a big deal for anyone else, but I appreciate the teacher’s attention to detail a lot.
I loved the class, the examples and the worksheet. It help me a lot and it is definitly, by far, one of the best english classes that I have ever take.
Here are my answers:
Scenario 1
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Before you move on I’d like to make an important point. We haven’t discussed the needed resources for the project yet. I consider is important to have that clear before we move on.
Scenario 2
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Hey Carlos I’m sorry to interrupt but that’s not true. The Godfather I is a masterpiece for me.
Scenario 3
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Sorry for interrupting but I’m new in the city. Could you show me where the ticket counter is, please?
Scenario 4
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Sorry Mich, but I need to take an important call from a colleague. Do you mind If I call you later?
Scenario 5
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Can I interrupt for a moment? I noticed you are not reading my medical history. I’m Jean Karlo, not Juan Carlos.
1.You are in a business meeting and the person chairing the meeting is getting ready to move on to the next item on the agenda but you have something you want to add.
A:OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B:Excuse me, before you move on I’d like add that there are new customers that….
2.You’re having a friendly discussion with some friends when one of them says something you don’t agree with…
A:The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B:Sorry but I don’t agree with you, that you have said is a Insult for me hahaha
3.You’re at the bus terminal and need to ask someone there where the ticket counter is but they’re involved in a long conversation with someone else. It’s critical that you speak to them right now!
A:I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B:Of course but before you move on can I know where the ticket counter is
4.You’re on the phone with a relative that you haven’t talked to in a long time, but you’ve also been waiting for an urgent phone call from a colleague and it’s coming in right now on the other line.
A:It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B:Let me hanging to get a important call that is coming in this moment and I’ll call you in a seconds
5.You’re at a medical appointment talking to your doctor who is explaining something to you about your medical history when you notice that he has someone else’s folder in his hands.
A:Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B:Excuse me, but I have to say that this folder that you have in your hands it’s not mine
Very easy to understand and the material of the class is excelent.
I really like this activity, I learn new phrases. I used these:
Before you move on, would you mind If I add some important point please
I am sorry to interrupt, but I disagree with you
Excuse me for interrupt, but I need some help, I cannot find the counter
Pardon me, but did you aknowledge this análisis that further explains our problem right now?
Politely interrupting Tips to keep in mind
Being polite sends possitive energy to our discussion, and helps us to keep the audience openminded ❤️
Start polite: You can use these words to start sentences in a polite way: can, would, let, sorry
Formal Settings: There are some ways of interrupting when involved in very formal situations
In a previous course, they taught me the sentence:
I wonder if I could interrupt for a moment
or i wonder if can i add more information
Excellent class teacher, I learned a lot.
Thank you.
1.You are in a business meeting and the person chairing the meeting is getting ready to move on to the next item on the agenda but you have something you want to add.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Before you move on, I’d like to make an important point.
2.You’re having a friendly discussion with some friends when one of them says something you don’t agree with…
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Sorry for interrupting, but I disagree with that. Thanks to the first film, the audience can perfectly understand the plot from the second film, if it was not for the first film, the trilogy wouldn’t have been so great.
3.You’re at the bus terminal and need to ask someone there where the ticket counter is but they’re involved in a long conversation with someone else. It’s critical that you speak to them right now!
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Can I interrupt for a moment? Where the ticket counter is?
4.You’re on the phone with a relative that you haven’t talked to in a long time, but you’ve also been waiting for an urgent phone call from a colleague and it’s coming in right now on the other line.
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Can I stop you there for a moment? There is an urgent phone call on the other line.
5.You’re at a medical appointment talking to your doctor who is explaining something to you about your medical history when you notice that he has someone else’s folder in his hands.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: I’m sorry to interrupt, but can you explain to me accurately?
You are in a business meeting and the person chairing the meeting is getting ready to move
on to the next item on the agenda but you have something you want to add.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Before you move on I’d like to make an important point.
1-
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Excuse me for interrutp, but I believe that is very important talk other intriguint issue too…
2-
A. The godfather ll is a hundred times better than the original!
B. Let me jump in here, if you don’t mind. To me the best movie between those two is the first because it was what created all this escenary where the image important is the “godfather”
3-
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Can I interrupt for a moment? excuse me for it but I need a urgent questions. Can you tell me where is the parking busses? I believe that My buss it’s about of leave.
4-
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Sorry for interrupt in this moment, but I’ve been waiting for a important call from colleague and just now he is calling me, give me a moment I talk with he and already back with you, please.
5-
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Sorry, can I interupt for a moment? It looks like as if it isn’t my medical story folder.
Another phrase with “would”, that just popped into in my mind was: Would it be nice if I added something here?
WORKSHEET FOR CLASS 2
A: OK! So, if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Before you move on I ‘d like to add a comment
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: I’m sorry but I don’t agree with you
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Sorry for interrupting, but I need to know where the ticket counter is
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: I’m sorry to interrupt, but I have to answer an urgent call, may I call you later?
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Pardon me doctor, but I think you are reading the expedient of someone else
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Yeah. I’m really happy to listen to you too, but could you wait for me a couple of minutes since I’ve been waiting for an important business call, I promise I’ll call you in a bit.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Oh really? Well doc, would mind checking if that’s my folder? It looks it has a different tag name
Exercise 1
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Pardon me, but I would like to add an important suggestion about this topic…
Exercise 2
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Excuse me, before you continue, let me tell you my point of view…
Exercise 3
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: I am so sorry I interrupt you, but do you know where is the ticket counter?
Exercise 4
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Excuse, would you mind if I interrupt this call phone, because I have another important call from a collage.
Exercise 5
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Pardon me sir, but I would like to inform you that you are reading someone´s else folder, not mine. If you don´t mind, could you find mines, please?
loved this class 😃 here is my worksheet
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Pardon me, may I add a critical information? We discovered that the clients that received a regular email, buy more frequently in the shop.
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: May I stop you there for a moment, I believe that the godfather II is lacking some finesse compared with the original
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: sorry for interrupting, I just wanna ask you where the ticket counter is
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Can I come back to you in a moment i have to attend a critical call from a colleague
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Pardon me, I think you are holding the wrong medical history at the moment
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Excuse me, I have something I would like to add…
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Sorry, but I must stop you there, I totally disagree.
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Pardon me for interrupting you, but if you don’t mind, may I ask you something rather urgent?
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Would you mind if I take this call just a moment? It is very important.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Before moving on doctor, I think you mistook the folder.
Excellent resources,
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Excuse me, before you move on, I would like to add…_______
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: ____Sorry bro, but I disagree. The Godfather I is so much better
1, OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Before you move on, I would like to know what profits this project will make in the future?
2. The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Sorry, but I think the original is better.
3. I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Sorry for interrupting, but do any of you know where is the ticket counter?
4. It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: If you don’t mind, let me answer this urgent call first and then I continue with you.
5. Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Excuse me, would you mind check again the name of that folder? I think is not mine.
Another examples:
-. Let me interrupt a second…
I’m sorry to interrupt, but…
I don’t mean to interrupt, but
Sorry for interrupting, but…
Can I stop you there for a moment?
Can I just butt in for a second?
Can I just mention something?
Excuse me for interrupting, but…
Excuse me, I’d like to say something.
Excuse me for butting in, but…
Just a moment, I’d like to…
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Sorry, before moving on, I would like to add something more on the last point.
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Sorry, but I really don’t agree with you.
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Hello, can I interrupt your conversation to ask where the ticket counter is?
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Sorry, can I call you back in few minutes? A colleague is calling right now.
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: I’m sorry, but I think you are speaking about another pacient
1.-Boss:ok, so if there aren’t any other commentes, let’s move on the next item.
Me:Before you move on I’d like to add a important point
I think We need to talk about how to increase the sales so as to enhance the reputation of company. We could start analysing Which products did we selll in the last month?
OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
A/ Pardon me, but I want to add something important here. It´s very important to keep in mind all those concepts that you presented are so relevant to the last part of the presentation, so don´t forget all this information.
The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
A/ Let me interrupt but there´s no way that you say that, you don´t know anything about movies
3.I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
A/ can I interrupt you for a moment? but I really need to know where the counter is please, It´s very important for me because I´m hurrying up, thanks.
5.Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
A/ would it be ok if I add something important here? That is a good advice but that it´s not my folder.
“Being polite helps us to get what we want”, we should use this phrase every day in our lives, for sure, it´s excellent advice and a perfect phrase. The question is would we able to keep this concept in mind and apply it every day? I´ll try to do it.
Polite interruptions in a formal settings:
Polite interruptions:
What is a discussion?
Thanks for the class! It was awesome!
Would you mind if I added something? 😃
We can also be polite using the modal verb “May”.
Actually, you used it.
“Sorry, but may I interrupt for a moment?”
Clearly explanation. Now I can interrupt in a formal and informal ways. Here’s my worksheet:
Thank you so much for this very first class, I really enjoyed it. I learned many new things today, I appreciate that!
Politeness can and will improve your relationships with others, help to build respect and rapport, boost your self-esteem and confidence, and improve your communication skills.
A: OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
B: Excuse me, can I suggest one point before you continue?
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Can I interrupt for a moment? I think the Godfather I is better a thousand times.
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
B: Sorry for interrupting, this is urgent for me, do you know where is the ticket counter?
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Its a pleasure for me to talk with you again after so long too, ohh!!, Pardon me, an important call is in coming right now, can I call you in a moment?
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Before you move on, I think that’s not my folder my doctor.
woooow, excellent class!!! I fill I’m learning something new!!!
These are my answers:
Good way when you made the comment about common confusion with let, would and can, it makes easier to remember the learning.
1.B) Pardon me, I’d like to add an important point of view before jumping to the next point.
2.B) Sorry dude, I’m completed disagree with you! The Godfather I is the best movie of the trilogy.
3.B) Let me interrupt a moment, gentleman, Could I ask you a very short question about the next bus?
4.B) Sure, but before you move on, I’m waiting for a very critical call right now, please let me receive that call, and I’ll call back to you in around 30 minutes.
5.B) Excuse me, Doc, I could see that that folder isn’t my medical history. Could you double-check that?
OK! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item…
Before you move on it, maybe we have to set the budget for the next month
The Godfahter II is a hundred times better than the original!
Pardon me but, of course he is not, the original is better
I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this is one of them.
Sorry for interrumping but it’s really important, I need to know where the ticket counter is, please
It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
Would you mind if i take an important call on the other line? i promise call you back as soon as i can
Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
Would it be okay if i tell you that it’s not my medical history?
AT A MEETING BUSINESS
A: Ok! So if there aren’t any other comments, let’s move on to the next item.
B: Before you move on, I’d like to add some more details about the topic we just treated, since I can perceive that some of my co-workers haven’t understood it very well.
FRIENDLY CONVERSATION
A: The Godfather II is a hundred times better than the original!
B: Sorry for interrupting you, but from my point of view, I think Marlon Brando’s performance gives it a special nuance to the first part.
AT THE BUS TERMINAL
A: I don’t mind sharing, but I hope you like long stories because this one is one of them.
B: Sorry, but may I interrupt for a moment? You’ll see, I’m looking for the ticket counter, but I don’t know where it is exactly, so I was thinking if you could give me a hand.
A CONVERSATION AT THE PHONE
A: It’s great to hear your voice after so long! I hope you have plenty of time to chat!
B: Yes, of course, I’ve been wanting to know from you for a long time. But, let me interrupt for a moment please, I’m having another important phone call coming in. Hold on, please. I’ll be right back soon.
AT THE MEDICAL APPOINTMENT
A: Based on your history, it’s really important that you avoid eating too much sugar.
B: Can I interrupt for a moment? I think you’ve mixed up my medical history for someone else’s.
There is an issue when i try to download the google document
Chris, i know it’s just the first class but i didn’t feel that it was a class of (almost) 9 minutes, i feel it really fast.
Here are my responses of the worksheet!
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