When someone talks over you in a Zoom call, what do you actually say in English to reclaim the floor without sounding rude?
If your connection drops mid-sentence, do you know the phrases that let you re-enter the conversation smoothly and professionally?
How do you politely tell someone their mic is muted without making them feel like the last person to figure that out?
Is there a difference between asking someone to repeat themselves and asking them to clarify? And does that difference matter in a meeting with your boss?
When you need to wrap up a discussion and move to the next agenda point, what words do you reach for in English to do it without losing the room?
For our Watch & Talk sessions, this video sparks discussion around online meeting etiquette, professional communication under pressure, clarity and politeness in English, and managing tech disruptions in real time.
Ready to stop winging it on Zoom?
Watch the video here (but it’s always more interesting to talk about it 😉):
