52 Phrases to Improve the Flow of Your English Presentations

  


The Importance of a Well-Structured Presentation

A great presentation is not just about the content—it’s also about how smoothly you deliver it. Using well-placed phrases can help improve the flow of your English presentations, making them more engaging and easier to follow for your audience.

In this article, we will explore 52 useful phrases categorized to help you structure your introduction, main body, and conclusion effectively.

The Introduction

A strong introduction sets the tone for your presentation. A simple yet effective structure includes:

  • Introducing yourself and the purpose of the talk
  • Presenting the topic
  • Outlining the structure
  • Explaining the question policy

Here are some helpful phrases for each step:

Introduce Yourself

  1. Good morning/afternoon (everyone) (ladies and gentlemen).
  2. It’s a pleasure to welcome (the President) here.
  3. I’m … (the Director of …)
  4. By the end of the presentation, you’ll know how to… / …you will have learned about…

Introduce the Topic

  1. I plan to say a few words about…
  2. I’m going to talk about…
  3. The subject of my talk is…

Outline the Structure

  1. My talk will be in (three parts).
  2. In the first part…
  3. Then in the second part…
  4. Finally, I’ll go on to talk about…

Explain the Question Policy

  1. Please interrupt if you have any questions.
  2. After my talk, there will be time for a discussion and any questions.

The Main Body

Once your introduction is complete, transitioning smoothly into the main body is crucial.

Beginning the Main Body

  1. Now let’s move to / turn to the first part of my talk which is about…
  2. So, first…
  3. To begin with…

Ending Parts Within the Main Body

  1. That completes/concludes…
  2. That’s all (I want to say for now) on…
  3. Ok, I’ve explained how…

Beginning a New Section

  1. Let’s move to (the next part which is)…
  2. So now we come to the next point, which is…
  3. Now I want to describe…
  4. Let’s turn to the next issue…
  5. I’d now like to change direction and talk about...

Listing and Sequencing Information

Listing

  1. There are three things to consider. First… Second… Third…
  2. There are two kinds of… The first is… The second is…
  3. We can see four advantages and two disadvantages. First, advantages…
  4. One is… Another is… A third advantage is… Finally…

Sequencing

  1. There are (four) different stages to the process.
  2. First / then / next / after that / then (x) / after x there’s y.
  3. There are two steps involved. The first step is… The second step is…
  4. There are four stages to the project.
  5. At the beginning / later / then / finally…
  6. I’ll describe the development of the idea. First the background, then the present situation, and then the prospect for the future.

The Conclusion

Ending a presentation smoothly ensures that your key points are remembered. Here’s how to transition from the main body to a conclusion:

Ending the Main Body

  1. Okay, that ends (the third part of) my talk.
  2. That’s all I want to say for now on (the 2017 results).

Beginning the Summary and/or Conclusion

  1. To sum up…
  2. Ok, in brief, there are several advantages and disadvantages.
  3. To conclude…
  4. I’d like to end by emphasizing the main points.
  5. I’d like to end with a summary of the main points.

Concluding

  1. I think we have seen that we should…
  2. In my opinion, we should…
  3. I recommend/suggest that we…
  4. There are three reasons why I recommend this. First, … / Second, … / Finally,...

An Ending Phrase

  1. Well, I’ve covered the points that I needed to present today.
  2. That sums up (my description of the new model).
  3. That concludes my talk for today.

Inviting Questions and Discussion

  1. Now we have (half an hour) for questions and discussion.
  2. So, now I’d be very interested to hear your comments.

Thanking the Audience

  1. I’d like to thank you for taking time out to listen to my presentation.
  2. Thank you for listening / your attention. / Many thanks for coming.

Conclusion

Using linking phrases effectively in your presentation will create a logical structure, making it easier for the audience to follow. By practicing and memorizing these phrases, you can enhance the flow of your speech, boost your confidence, and make a lasting impression.

To improve further, try memorizing your introduction word for word. This will ensure a strong start, helping to ease any nerves and make a great first impression.

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