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Hello, welcome to the English we speak with me, Jayin.

And me, Neil. Neil. Neil, Neil, Neil, what are you doing? Oh, don't mind me. I'm just doing some useful chores while I'm in the studio.

Neil, I do mind.

Well, don't mind. Just ignore me, that's what I mean.

That's not easy. but I get it. When someone says don't mind me, they mean ignore me, don't

let me interrupt you. So you don't want to interrupt me, but it's very distracting.

Sorry, I'll just finish them off while we hear some more examples of Don't Mind Me.

Sorry, don't mind me. I've just come back to get the books I left on the table.

Oh, please don't mind me. I've got to eat this sandwich during the meeting because I haven't had time for lunch.

I've just got to fix this light, so don't mind me.

You're listening to the English we speak from BBC Learning English.

Today we're hearing about the phrase, don't mind me, which people say to mean,

please continue, don't let me interrupt you.

But unfortunately, Neil, clipping your fingernails has interrupted me.

I can't concentrate. Well I've finished now but don't mind me if I start on my toenails now I just need to remove my socks.

Oh no, Neil, don't mind me if I go now. This is too much. Where are you going? To get some fresh air and a cup of coffee just for me.

Oh, don't mind me. I'm only your co-presenter and a lifelong friend.

Bye, Neil.

Bye.

Now back to my to my toenails.

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