PRESENTATIONS I

II. OPENING A PRESENTATION 

1. PHRASES FOR OPENING A PRESENTATION

to introduce others

Our guest speaker is an expert in the field of_________
Please help me give a very warm welcome to_____

to introduce themselves

For those of you that don't know me 
I've been working in_____

Opening a presentation

When introducing a guest speaker in a presentation, you should talk about who he or she is, and what the content of the presentation will be.

Our guest speaker is an expert in the field of marketing. She's going to share with us her knowledge of online advertising.Please help me give a warm welcome to Sarah Andrews. When introducing yourself, you can use these phrases to give your name and your professional background. For those of you who don't know me, my name's Sarah Andrews. I've been working in the marketing sector for over 15 years. SPEAKER 1: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you all for being here.  Our guest speaker isan expert in the field of marketing and today, she is going to share with  us her knowledge of how online advertising can enable our organization to grow in popularity.  Please help me givea very warm welcome to Sarah Andrews!  SPEAKER 2: Thank you. Thanks a lot. So, for those of you who don't know me, my name's  Sarah Andrews, and I've been working in the marketing sector for over 15 years.  During that time, I've witnessed lots of changes in the way organizations advertise themselves.

2. GRABBING THE AUDIENCE'S ATTENTION

here is an interesting fact____

Engaging the audience

A hook is often used to engage the audience at the beginning of a presentation. This is usually a surprising or interesting story or fact that will get your audience's attention. Use the following phrases to introduce your hook.

Here's an interesting fact: since last year, there has been a 15 percent increase in online marketing.

I'm not sure if any of you know this, but the company was actually founded in Sweden.

Did you know that there are 50 other local companies in competition with us?

3. OUTLINING A PRESENTATION

Outlining the presentation

It's a good idea to give your audience an overview of your presentation in the form of an outline. Here are some words and phrases you can use to talk about the beginning of the presentation.

First, I'll talk about our company's history.

Firstly, I'd like to go over how our company began.

To begin with, we'll look at the state of the industry 20 years ago.

To start off, I'll talk about the origins of our company.

To describe the middle of your presentation, use the following highlighted expressions.

Next, I'll talk about our current projects.

After that, we'll look at the biggest issues we're facing now.

Then, I'll explain what we're doing now.

For describing the end of a presentation, you can use these highlighted words and phrases.

To wrap up, we'll look at possible solutions.

To conclude, I'll hold a Q and A session.

To finish off, I'll show you a preview of what's coming next.

Finally, we'll look at what we plan to do in the near future.

III. SIGNPOSTING DURING A PRESENTATION

1. SIGNPOSTING VOCABULARY

First, I'm going to begin
so, to kick off
let's begin by
moving on

Signposting in a presentation

Signposting means using phrases that prepare the audience for what is coming next. You can use these phrases to signpost the beginning of the presentation or a section of it.

To kick off, our company was founded in 1998. 

Let's begin by looking at our competitors' figures.

This highlighted phrase can be used to signal the end of the presentation or a section of it.

That concludes the main part of my presentation. 

Signposting the outline of a presentation is also very common.

First, I'm going to give a brief history of our company.  

Then, I'm going to compare our growth with that of our competitors.

Finally, we'll look at what the future holds for our company.

1. First , I'm going to begin the main part of my presentation by giving a brief history of Easycall, our company. Then , I'm going to compare the growth of our company over the last five years with that of our two main competitors. So, to kick off , our company was founded in 1998.

2. Now, about our competitors. Let's begin by looking at their figures.

3. That concludes the main part of my presentation.

2. REFERRING TO VISUAL AIDS

Referring to visual aids

You will likely use visual aids during a presentation, such as slide shows, graphs or handouts. Use these phrases to draw the audience's attention to the visual aids.

As you can see, sales have grown steadily.

If I can draw your attention to the line graph. Notice that sales have dropped steadily over the last five years. Have a look at the pie chart. Let's begin by looking at last year's sales. 1. Notice that our competitor's sales have been leveling off. 2. As you can see , we did very well last year in terms of profits. 3. If I can draw your attention to this graph, you'll see our revenue for last quarter. 4. Have a look at chart number two. 5. Let's begin by looking at last year's sales.

3. MOVING ON

Moving on

It's important to transition between the different parts of your presentation smoothly. You can do so using the following phrases.

Moving on, have a look at our second main competitor.

Now, let's have a look at our company's sales figures.

There is one more thing I'd like to talk about.

Let's change gears and look at where we can improve.

1. Let's have a look at our competitors and their performance.

2. There is one more thing I'd like to talk about.

3. Let's change gears and talk about the future of our company.

4. Moving on , have a look at what the market research says.

IV. CONCLUDING A PRESENTATION 

1. SUMMARIZING AND RECAPPING

Concluding your presentation

It's a good idea to end your presentation by summarizing what was covered. Here are some phrases to signal to the audience that you're about to recap the presentation.

Before I wrap up, I'd like to summarize my main points.

So, to recap, here are my main points.

Before I conclude, let me walk you through my main points once more.

Before I go, here are my main points once again.

Before I wrap up , I'd like to summarize my main points.

So, to recap , here are my main points.

Before I conclude, let me walk you through my main points once more.

Before I go , here are my main points once again.

2. CONCLUDING SENTENCES

Concluding a presentation

At the very end of your presentation, it's a good idea to restate your overall theme, so the audience leaves with an understanding of the main point of your talk. Here are some useful expressions to conclude your presentation.

So, that concludes my presentation. We have a problem and we need a quick solution.

So, in conclusion, sales are rising steadily. Great work, everyone!

To conclude, I think our new product is just what your company is looking for. 

To wrap up, let's consider more carefully the pros and cons of the merger.

3. ANSWERING THE AUDIENCE'S QUESTIONS 

Addressing the audience

At the end of your presentation, show your appreciation to the audience for listening. This also shows that the main part of the talk is finished.

Thank you for listening.

Thanks for your attention.

Thanks for your time.

If you wish to hold a question and answer session, let the audience know when it's appropriate to ask questions.

Does anyone have any questions?

I'll now open the floor for any questions you have.

If you have any questions, please raise your hand, and I'll answer them as best I can.

Before answering, you can give yourself more time to think by acknowledging their questions as useful.

That's a good question.

I'm really glad you asked that.

Thanks for bringing that up.

PRESENTER: In conclusion, in order for your company to do business effectively now and in the future, Route1 Internet Connections is just what you need. Thank you all for listening . I'll now open the floor to you. Does anyone have any questions?

AUDIENCE MEMBER: Uh, yes. I have a question.

PRESENTER: Fire away .

AUDIENCE MEMBER: How can your internet connection company compete with the big global brands?

PRESENTER: Good question. Thanks for bringing that up . The truthful answer is, in some ways we can't. However, what Route1 Internet Connections can do, is offer a better service to its customers than any of these global brands …