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Excuse Me! — The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat 🇬🇧-How? What? Where? — The British way to ask 🇬🇧 - Bon voyage! — British ways to say “Have a great trip” 🇬🇧
08/15/2025
Excuse Me! — The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) - What do you do? Friendly ways to start a chat 🇬🇧-How? What? Where? — The British way to ask 🇬🇧 - Bon voyage! — British ways to say “Have a great trip” 🇬🇧
Want to get in touch ? Email: Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: 12 month subscription: Indian speakers mini course: Support The Podcast Donate: Buy me a coffee : Daily emails : Follow me on TikTok: #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs 👋 Excuse me. Example: Excuse me, is this seat free? 🙇 I beg your pardon. Example: I beg your pardon, could you repeat that? ⚠️ Be careful! Example: Be careful! The curb is quite high. 👀 Watch out! Example: Watch out! You’re about to step in a puddle. 💬 Sorry to bother you, but… Example: Sorry to bother you, but do you know what time the shop closes? ✨ Other soft attention-getters: Sorry, could I just ask…? Example: Sorry, could I just ask where the loos are? Hi there, quick question… Example: Hi there, quick question — is this the right platform for the train to Oxford? Pardon me… Example: Pardon me, is this your umbrella? Sorry to interrupt, but… Example: Sorry to interrupt, but I think you dropped your scarf. Excuse me for a moment… Example: Excuse me for a moment — may I squeeze past? Would you mind if I…? Example: Would you mind if I join you at this table? 💬 What’s your name? Example: Hi, what’s your name? I’m Alison. 🏠 Where do you live? Example: Where do you live? I’m in Oxfordshire. 💼 What do you do? Example: What do you do? I work as an English coach. 🌍 Where are you from? Example: Where are you from? I thought I heard a northern accent! 🎨 What do you like to do in your free time? Example: What do you like to do in your free time? I’m into gardening and baking. 🐶 Do you have any pets? Example: Do you have any pets? I’ve got a cheeky cat called Percy. ✈️ Have you been to [place] before? Example: Have you been to London before? There’s so much to see! ☕ How do you usually spend your weekends? Example: How do you usually spend your weekends? I love going on long walks. ✈️ Have a good journey. Classic and all-purpose. Example: Have a good journey — text me when you arrive safely. 🏖 Enjoy your holiday. Simple, sincere, and always appreciated. Example: Enjoy your holiday! Bring me back some sunshine, please. 🌍 Have a good time in [destination]. Personalised and friendly. Example: Have a good time in Edinburgh — try the shortbread! 🧳 Safe travels. More modern and popular in emails or cards. Example: Safe travels — I’ll see you next week. 🚉 Have a safe trip home. When someone is heading back. Example: Have a safe trip home, and drive carefully. ✨ Extra friendly travel wishes 💐 Have a lovely time! Example: Have a lovely time at the festival! 🤗 Take care! Example: Take care! Let me know when you get there. ☕ Enjoy your break! Example: Enjoy your break — you deserve it! 🎉 Make the most of it! Example: Make the most of it — the weather looks perfect! 🌟 Hope you have a fantastic trip! Example: Hope you have a fantastic trip to Italy! 💌 Don’t forget to send me a postcard! Example: Don’t forget to send me a postcard from Cornwall! 👋 Catch you when you get back! Example: Catch you when you get back — have fun!
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