Expressions for Communication 話の展開

開始
Let’s get started.
We’ll start our discussion now.

目的・テーマを述べる
I’d like to talk to you about global warming.
My speech is about alternative energies.
We are here today to discuss school regulations.
We are going to debate whether plastic bags should be banned or not.

順序立てて説明する
Today I’ll be focusing on three social issues: first , education; second, health care; and finally, crime.
⇒ First(ly), ~. Second(ly), ~. Finally, ~.
   Then, ~. And then, ~.
  Next ~.
To start with, I will explain the aim of this meeting.
⇒ First of all, ~.

話題を変える
Let’s move on to the next topic.
Are we ready to move on?
Let’s go on to the next item on the agenda.
Now let’s talk about a related issue.
The next point I’d like to make is about the benefits of using this system.
By the way, I’d like to hear what you think of the proposal.
Is it okay to change the topic?
Would you mind if I change the discussion topic?

割り込む
May I have a word with you?
I’m sorry, but I don’t think that’s the best approach.
Sorry to interrupt, but I have to disagree.
Excuse me, may I cut in?"

本題に戻す
Shall we get back on track?
Let’s get back to our original question.
Let’s put that issue aside for now.
We can discuss that later.

結論・まとめを述べる
In conclusion, we should think about what we can do to stop global warming.
⇒ In summary, ~.
  In a nutshell, ~.
  In short[brief], ~.
  To sum up, ~. / To summarize, ~.
  To recap, ~.

締めくくる
That ends my presentation.
Thank you for your attention.
Are there any questions?
If you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them.
Time is up.
Let’s wrap up the discussion.
This concludes our discussion.

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