Before I conclude
Presentation and public speaking expression
Use this to signal your final point and ensure your audience is listening before you finish.
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- Signals the end of a speech or presentation.
- Grabs the audience's attention for the final point.
- Professional way to transition to a conclusion.
意味
This phrase acts like a 'verbal signal' to tell your audience that you are about to finish speaking. It helps people refocus their attention because they know your most important final point is coming up.
主な例文
3 / 6Ending a business presentation
Before I conclude, let's quickly review the quarterly sales targets.
Before I conclude, let's quickly review the quarterly sales targets.
Giving a wedding toast
Before I conclude, please join me in raising a glass to the happy couple.
Before I conclude, please join me in raising a glass to the happy couple.
A teacher ending a long lecture
Before I conclude today's lesson, remember that your essays are due Friday.
Before I conclude today's lesson, remember that your essays are due Friday.
文化的背景
In English-speaking professional cultures, 'signposting' is a sign of a high-level communicator. This phrase became a standard part of public speaking to help manage audience attention spans, which have historically shortened over time. It reflects a cultural preference for directness and organized thought.
The 'One Point' Rule
Only share ONE main point after saying this. If you share three more points, people will lose interest and feel the ending is taking too long.
Don't overstay your welcome
Once you say `Before I conclude`, you have about 30 to 60 seconds of 'attention credit' left. Use it wisely and then stop!
15秒でわかる
- Signals the end of a speech or presentation.
- Grabs the audience's attention for the final point.
- Professional way to transition to a conclusion.
What It Means
Think of this phrase as a friendly yellow light at a traffic intersection. It tells your listeners to slow down and pay attention because the 'red light' (the end of your talk) is coming soon. It is a 'signpost' that guides people through your thoughts. When you use it, you are essentially saying, 'I have one last important thing to share before I stop talking.' It is incredibly helpful for keeping people engaged right until the very last second.
How To Use It
You should place this phrase at the very start of your final paragraph or sentence. It usually acts as a bridge between your main content and your goodbye. For example, you might say, Before I conclude, I want to thank the organizers. It sets a professional tone and makes you sound very organized. You can follow it with a summary, a call to action, or a simple thank-you note. Just make sure you actually stop talking shortly after saying it!
When To Use It
This is your best friend in professional settings. Use it during a business presentation when you are about to show the final slide. It works perfectly during a wedding toast when you want to transition to the actual toast. You can even use it in a long, serious email to a professor or a boss. If you have been talking for more than a couple of minutes, this phrase helps bring everyone back to the present moment. It is like a polite 'wake-up call' for anyone who started daydreaming about lunch.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using this in very short, casual chats. If you are just telling a friend about your morning coffee, saying Before I conclude will make you sound like a robot or a politician. It is also a bad idea to use it if you still have five more minutes of talking to do. If you say it and then keep talking forever, your audience will feel betrayed! Don't use it in a quick text message either; it is much too heavy for a 'see you at 5' vibe.
Cultural Background
In Western communication styles, especially in the US and UK, clarity is king. We really value knowing the structure of a conversation. Using transition phrases like this shows that you respect the listener's time. It prevents that awkward moment where a speaker just stops talking and everyone wonders, 'Wait, is he done?' It is a hallmark of 'linear' communication where we move logically from point A to point B to the exit.
Common Variations
If you want to sound a bit more relaxed, you can try To wrap things up or One last thing. In very formal academic settings, you might hear In closing. If you are in a hurry, a simple Finally does the trick. My personal favorite for meetings is To sum up, which tells people you are about to repeat the most important bits so they don't have to remember everything else.
使い方のコツ
This is a high-register transition phrase. It is perfect for presentations, speeches, and formal emails, but use it sparingly in casual conversation to avoid sounding overly dramatic.
The 'One Point' Rule
Only share ONE main point after saying this. If you share three more points, people will lose interest and feel the ending is taking too long.
Don't overstay your welcome
Once you say `Before I conclude`, you have about 30 to 60 seconds of 'attention credit' left. Use it wisely and then stop!
The 'And... yeah' Trap
Native speakers often struggle with endings too! They often say 'And... yeah' when they run out of things to say. Using `Before I conclude` makes you look much more confident than even many native speakers.
例文
6Before I conclude, let's quickly review the quarterly sales targets.
Before I conclude, let's quickly review the quarterly sales targets.
Used to bring focus back to the main goal before ending.
Before I conclude, please join me in raising a glass to the happy couple.
Before I conclude, please join me in raising a glass to the happy couple.
A classic way to transition from a story to the actual toast.
Before I conclude today's lesson, remember that your essays are due Friday.
Before I conclude today's lesson, remember that your essays are due Friday.
Used to deliver a final, important reminder.
And before I conclude this epic tale, I have to tell you what happened to the car!
And before I conclude this epic tale, I have to tell you what happened to the car!
Using a formal phrase in a casual setting for a humorous, dramatic effect.
Before I conclude, I would like to express my sincere interest in this role.
Before I conclude, I would like to express my sincere interest in this role.
Used in writing to signal the final paragraph.
Before I conclude, I want to say how much I have enjoyed working with all of you.
Before I conclude, I want to say how much I have enjoyed working with all of you.
Used to add a personal touch at the end of a speech.
自分をテスト
Choose the best phrase to signal the end of a professional meeting.
___, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work this month.
This phrase signals that the speaker is finishing their thoughts and moving to a final thank-you.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal presentation?
___, let's look at the final data points on the screen.
'Anyway' and 'So yeah' are too informal for a professional presentation.
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Formality of Ending Phrases
Used with friends or in quick texts.
Anyway, I'm done.
Good for casual meetings or emails.
To wrap up...
Best for speeches and presentations.
Before I conclude...
Where to use 'Before I conclude'
Keynote Speech
Summarizing the main vision.
Wedding Toast
Raising the final glass.
Job Interview
Asking your final question.
University Lecture
Giving homework instructions.
よくある質問
10 問They are very similar, but Before I conclude is usually followed by a final action or thought, while In conclusion often starts a summary of everything you just said.
It is usually too formal for a text. Try using Anyway... or Lastly... if you are texting a friend.
Yes! It is a great way to signal that you are finishing a long answer to a question. For example: Before I conclude, I just want to reiterate my passion for this industry.
The biggest mistake is saying it and then talking for another five minutes. It breaks the 'promise' of an ending.
Yes, Before I finish is slightly less formal but means the exact same thing. It is very common in everyday speech.
Not at all. It actually sounds respectful because you are giving the audience a heads-up that you are almost done.
Yes, in writing, you should always put a comma after the phrase. For example: Before I conclude, I have one request.
Yes, it is used globally in all major English dialects (US, UK, Canada, Australia) for formal speaking.
No, that would be very confusing! It only belongs at the very end.
Then don't use it! Just say Thank you for your time and sit down.
関連フレーズ
To wrap things up
A slightly more casual way to say you are finishing.
In a nutshell
Used to give a very brief summary of a long story.
Last but not least
Used when introducing the final person or point in a list.
To sum up
Used to quickly repeat the main points of a discussion.
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