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Presentations · part 1 — kicking off

Open a presentation and get it rolling.

プレゼンを始めて、調子よく走り出せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let's get the ball rolling.
Thanks for joining.
Today I'll cover ~.
Let's dive in.

Example conversation

AGood morning! Thanks for joining. Let's get the ball rolling.
BLooking forward to it.
AToday I'll cover three things: the plan, the budget, and the timeline.
BSounds clear.
AGreat. Let's dive in with the plan.
BReady when you are.

In context

Listen to a presentation opening. 'Good morning, everyone, and thanks for joining. Let's get the ball rolling. Today I'll cover three things: where we are, where we're going, and what I need from you. It should take about fifteen minutes. Let's dive in.'

When to use it · practice

You're starting a presentation. Welcome people and kick off.
プレゼンを始めるところです。歓迎して、切り出しましょう。
You want to preview your talk. Say what you'll cover.
話の予告をしたいです。何を扱うか言いましょう。
You're ready to begin the content. Move into the first point.
本題に入る準備ができました。最初のポイントに移りましょう。

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