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Calls · part 1 — making the call

Open a catch-up call and set the agenda.

近況確認の電話を始め、議題を設定できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let's catch up on ~.
Thanks for making time.
I've got a couple of things: ~.
Where shall we start?

Example conversation

AHi Ken, thanks for making time. Let's catch up on the project.
BHappy to. What's on your mind?
AI've got a couple of things: the timeline and the budget.
BLet's take them one at a time.
AGreat. Where shall we start?
BThe timeline, I think.

In context

Listen to the start of a catch-up call. 'Hi, thanks for making time today. Let's catch up on where the project stands. I've got a couple of things to cover: the timeline and one budget question. It shouldn't take long. Where shall we start — the timeline or the budget?'

When to use it · practice

You call a colleague for a catch-up. Open it and thank them.
同僚に近況確認の電話をします。始めて、お礼を言いましょう。
You have a short agenda. Preview your items.
短い議題があります。項目を予告しましょう。
You're ready to dive in. Ask where to start.
始める準備ができました。「どこから？」と聞きましょう。

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