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    at the beginning

    US /æt ði bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /æt ðə biˈɡiniŋ/

    A1
    phr.PhraseAt the start or initial phase of something.
    At the beginning of the movie, the main character is introduced.
    phr.PhraseDuring the early stages of a period or activity.
    At the beginning of his career, he worked as an intern.
    phr.PhraseIn the first part or section.
    At the beginning, the task seemed impossible, but we persevered.

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    Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8

    10:01Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
    • For example, "Let's move on to our next key point," or "Turning our attention now to the results of our market research." Providing more details: "I'd like to expand on..." For example, "I'd like to expand on my point about the fall in GDP." You can also say, "Let me elaborate further." Linking to another topic: As I said at the beginning, you can use this one to remind your audience about a point you made earlier.

      For example, "Let's move on to our next key point," or "Turning our attention now to the results of our market research." Providing more details: "I'd like to expand on..." For example, "I'd like to expand on my point about the fall in GDP." You can also say, "Let me elaborate further." Linking to another topic: As I said at the beginning, you can use this one to remind your audience about a point you made earlier.

    • This is especially important at the beginning of any speech.

      This is especially important at the beginning of any speech.

    A2

    3 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You

    10:543 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You
    • For instance, there's the mint toss at the beginning of her show where she chucks a mint in the air and tries to catch it.

      For instance, there's the mint toss at the beginning of her show where she chucks a mint in the air and tries to catch it.

    • Do it at the beginning of your day or prior to walking into any interaction.

      Do it at the beginning of your day or prior to walking into any interaction.

    B1

    Winter Anime 2018 in a Nutshell

    11:20Winter Anime 2018 in a Nutshell
    • Violet at the beginning is bland enough to dilute the taste of sandpaper,

      Violet at the beginning is bland enough to dilute the taste of sandpaper,

    • Violet at the beginning is bland enough to dilute the taste of sandpaper

      Violet at the beginning is bland enough to dilute the taste of sandpaper

    B1

    Why McDonald's won fries

    11:04Why McDonald's won fries
    • That may well be true, but you know, again, like I said at the beginning,  this video isn't really about the taste.

      That may well be true, but you know, again, like I said at the beginning,  this video isn't really about the taste.

    • again, like I said at the beginning,  this video isn't really about the taste.

      again, like I said at the beginning,  this video isn't really about the taste.

    B1

    What is Coachella? History, facts, and more!

    04:23What is Coachella? History, facts, and more!
    • This video is intended for people that don't quite know what it is or why it's such a big deal, so let's start at the beginning.

      This video is intended for people that don't quite know what it is or why it's such a big deal, so let's start at the beginning.

    • big deal, so let’s start at the beginning.

      big deal, so let’s start at the beginning.

    B1

    How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide

    10:22How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide
    • I think that reading in general but especially at the beginning should be about quality and

      I think that reading in general but especially at the beginning should be about quality and

    • simple. Again at the beginning and then move forward from there.

      simple. Again at the beginning and then move forward from there.

    A2

    BBC 6 Minute English August 20, 2015 - Lifts

    06:05BBC 6 Minute English August 20, 2015 - Lifts
    • Rob: OK. So Neil, do you remember the question I asked you at the beginning of the programme?

      Rob: OK. So Neil, do you remember the question I asked you at the beginning of the programme?

    • Rob: OK. So Neil, do you remember the question I asked you at the beginning of the programme?

      Rob: OK. So Neil, do you remember the question I asked you at the beginning of the programme?

    A2

    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • the philosopher John McTaggart at the beginning of last century as well.

      the philosopher John McTaggart at the beginning of last century as well.

    • the philosopher John McTaggart at the beginning of last century as well.

      the philosopher John McTaggart at the beginning of last century as well.

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • idea. In fact, it was a Republican idea. And Governor Romney at the beginning of this debate

      idea. In fact, it was a Republican idea. And Governor Romney at the beginning of this debate

    • And Governor Romney, at the beginning of this debate, wrote and said what we did in Massachusetts could be a model for the nation.

      And Governor Romney, at the beginning of this debate, wrote and said what we did in Massachusetts could be a model for the nation.

    B1

    Cristiano Ronaldo non-apology keeps hogging spotlight at Man United | Premier League | NBC Sports

    04:47Cristiano Ronaldo non-apology keeps hogging spotlight at Man United | Premier League | NBC Sports
    • I said at the beginning of this season he has to win this battle.

      I said at the beginning of this season he has to win this battle.

    A2