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Presentations · part 1 — kicking off

Set the stage and frame the presentation.

背景を設定し、プレゼンの枠組みを示せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Example conversation

ALet me set the stage with some quick context.

BPlease.

ABy the end, you'll know exactly what to approve.

BSounds focused.

AHere's what I won't cover: the technical details — happy to share those later.

BPerfect. Let's get into it.

In context

Listen to a strong presentation opening. 'Let me set the stage with a little context: sales have stalled for two quarters. By the end of this, you'll know exactly which option I'm recommending and why. Here's what I won't cover today — the deep technical details. We can take those offline. Let's get into it.'

When to use it · practice

  1. You're opening an important talk. Set the stage with context.
  2. You want to promise a clear payoff. Say what they'll know by the end.
  3. You want to keep it focused. Say what you'll skip.

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