before continuing vs Before I continue

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Before continuing' is more formal and general, suitable for instructions or guidelines. 'Before I continue' is more personal and direct, often used in conversations or informal writing.

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before continuing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is typically used in instructions, guidelines, or formal writing to indicate a pause or break before proceeding with the next step.

Examples:

Please read the instructions carefully before continuing.
Before continuing with the experiment, make sure all safety precautions are in place.

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You must fill the combo boxes (location and filter) before continuing.
An escputil process is still running. You must wait until its completion before continuing.
Enter the information concerning the remote LPD queue; this wizard will check it before continuing.
Finally, let me stress that the Council is waiting for the outcome of today's debate and vote before continuing its discussions.
Jennifer Lee arrives in Madrid in a few hours before continuing on to Turkey.
At the moment, the Swedish Environment Minister is in the US together with the Commissioner for the Environment before continuing on to Iran, Japan and China for discussions there.
Some options are in conflict. You must resolve those conflicts before continuing.
Yoon Sung, drink some coffee before continuing your work.
Now, before continuing, I'm sure you all remember our old marching song.
But if you have any regard for the safety of the lady... I'd think twice before continuing on south.
Some options selected are in conflict. You must resolve those conflicts before continuing. See the Driver Settings tab for detailed information.
'Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to land in Munich Airport, 'where we will make a brief stop to refuel the aircraft before continuing on to Manchester.
Welcome to Fayetteville, North Carolina, a rendezvous point before continuing to the naval base in Norfolk.
As concerns agricultural expenditure for 2006, the EP and Council would await the Commission's amending letter in the autumn before continuing the discussions.
First we say the oration of loyalty... now that we are all... before continuing.
The destination directory must not be the same as A or B when three directories are merged. Check again before continuing.
The king and queen will retire to the upper rooms to refresh themselves, before continuing their journey to Amiens.
I would like to draw your attention to this point before continuing with the presentation of this programme.
Madam President, since we have decided that I should now present the whole work programme for next year, I should like to answer Mr Schulz's specific question before continuing my remarks.
The settings for configuration page %1 have been changed. Do you want to save the changes before continuing?

Alternatives:

prior to continuing
before proceeding
before moving forward

Before I continue

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in conversational or informal contexts.

This phrase is often used in conversations, speeches, or informal writing to indicate a personal pause or transition before the speaker proceeds with their own thoughts or actions.

Examples:

Let me address this point before I continue with the presentation.
Before I continue, I want to thank everyone for their support.

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Before I continue, I should like to share with you the welcome news that the Commissioners approved the seventh and final thematic strategy on soil last Friday.
[Folder thuds] Before I continue the investigation into the Fifth Dynasty, I need to discuss what may be some... relevant legal work... in which Chandler was involved.
Before I continue, were you all checked?
Before I continue, would that player care to identify himself?
Before I continue, I would like to make an announcement, and I hope that everyone who is going to participate in this evening's debate or is intending to listen to it, can hear what I am now saying.
Before I continue, I should like to assure Mrs Doyle that this discussion was not used as a cover by the Commission, for the simple reason that it was Parliament and not us who asked for this debate.
Now, before I continue, does anybody want to interrupt me with personal business?
I just need a night here before I continue my journey, But I'll stay tomorrow and help, if that's what you want.
NW: OK, before I continue, I think it's important to take just a moment to talk about bush meat.
Before I continue, I would like to point out that Rule 145 of the Rules of Procedure concerning personal statements enables Members whose names are mentioned in the speeches to request the floor, which would be granted to them at the end of the debate.

Alternatives:

before I move on
before I proceed
before I go further

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before continuing vs Before I continue