Let's start vs Let's get started

[Jupiter]

Hi teachers,

Is there any difference between "let's start" and "let's get started"?

Thanks in advance

Jupiter

[Mister Micawber]

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Not in meaning. I think the informality of 'get' is a friendlier approach, as is the length of the phrase.
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