Phrases for corrections and topic changes: Actually, By the way
Transition phrase + comma + new information
Actually, that's not quite right.
By the way, did you finish the report?
💡 These phrases help manage conversation flow smoothly. Use comma after the phrase.
✓Actually, I think the answer is B, not A.
✗You're wrong. The answer is B.
'Actually' softens the correction.
✓By the way, have you met Sarah?
✗Have you met Sarah?
'By the way' signals a topic change, making it less abrupt.
✓Anyway, let's get back to the main point.
✗Let's get back to the main point.
'Anyway' smoothly transitions back to the original topic.