Presentation Phrases in English

Using structured phrases in public speaking is essential for improving clarity, flow, and audience engagement. Phrases such as "Let me briefly introduce myself" or "To sum up..." serve as guideposts, helping both the speaker and the audience stay on track. Similarly, transition phrases such as "Now, let’s move on to..." signal a shift, ensuring the audience follows the presentation without confusion. Using these prepared expressions also reduces anxiety, giving speakers a reliable framework to organize their thoughts. 

Presentation Phrases in English

  1. Welcome

    • Good morning/afternoon/evening, ladies and gentlemen/everyone.
    • On behalf of “Company X”, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.
    • Hi, everyone. Welcome to “Name of the event”.

  2. Introducing the Speaker

    • Let me briefly introduce myself. My name is “John Miller” and I am delighted to be here today to talk to you about…
    • Today I’d like to talk to you about…
    • I’m “John” from “Company Y,” and today I’d like to talk to you about…

  3. Introducing the Topic

    • Today I am here to talk to you about…
    • I would like to take this opportunity to talk to you about…
    • I’d like to give you a brief breakdown of…

  4. Explanation of Goals

    • The purpose(s) of this presentation is/are…
    • My objective(s) today is/are…

  5. Structure

    • My presentation is divided into “x” parts.
    • I’ll start with…, then I will look at…, next…, and finally….

  6. Starting Point

    • Let me start with some general information on…
    • I’d like to give you some background information about…
    • As you are all aware…

  7. End of a Section

    • That’s all I have to say about…
    • So, that is all about!

  8. Interim Conclusion

    • To sum up…
    • Let’s summarize briefly what we have looked at.
    • I’d like to recap the main points.

  9. Transition

    • Now, let’s move on to…
    • This brings us to…

  10. Examples

  • For example…
  • A good example of this is…
  • To illustrate this point…
  1. Details
  • I’d like to expand on this aspect/problem/point.
  • Let me explain more about…
  1. Links
  • As I said at the beginning…
  • This relates to what I was saying earlier about…
  1. Reference to the Starting Point
  • To return to the original question…
  • Just to round the talk off, I want to go back to the beginning when I…
  1. Reference to Sources
  • Based on our findings…
  • According to our study…
  • Our data shows/indicates…
  1. Graphs and Images
  • Let me use a graphic to explain this.
  • I think the graph perfectly shows that…
  1. Emphasis
  • It should be emphasized that…
  • I would like to draw your attention to this point…
  • This is important because…
  1. Paraphrasing
  • In other words…
  • To put it more simply…
  • What I mean to say is…
  1. Questions During the Presentation
  • Does anyone have any questions or comments?
  • I am happy to answer your questions now.
  • Please feel free to interrupt me if you have questions.
  1. Questions at the End of a Presentation
  • There will be time for questions at the end.
  • I’ll gladly answer any of your questions at the end.
  1. Inquiries
  • Does this answer your question?
  • Did I make myself clear?
  1. Unknown Answer
  • That’s an interesting question. I’ll try to get back to you later with an answer.
  • I’m afraid I’m unable to answer that at the moment.
  1. Summary and Conclusion
  • In conclusion, let me sum up my main points.
  • That brings me to the end of my presentation.
  • Thank you for your attention.
  1. Handing Over
  • Thanks!
  • Any questions?

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