{"id":5579,"date":"2019-03-14T11:24:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T10:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nllanguagep-bali.savviihq.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-deliver-a-presentation-in-english\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:25:59","slug":"how-to-deliver-a-presentation-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/languagepartners.nl\/en\/blog\/english\/how-to-deliver-a-presentation-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to deliver a presentation in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mastering the art of presenting takes time and practice. Nobody is born with natural presentation skills and even the best orators, such as Cicero, Martin Luther King, Steve Jobs, and Barack Obama, had many years of practice before they became excellent public speakers.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>People love listening to a well-presented story; hence the success of popular speeches and platforms such as TED talks. In our increasingly globalized world, presenting in English has become common practice within Dutch companies as cross-border business relations continue to grow. Brace yourself for impending change ahead and improve your presentation skills by learning a list of key phrases provided below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Preparation is key<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If English is not your native language, you might want to allocate some extra time for preparation. Effective preparation requires the consideration of a number of things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Who will be your audience? <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What would they like to know? <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Where will the presentation take place? <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>And how long will you have to make your point?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Introducing yourself and your theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The first few seconds of your introduction are the most important as you need to establish rapport with your audience. Give a brief introduction of yourself and your theme before launching into the fine details. Consider this to be symbolic of a first handshake.<\/p>\n<p>Useful phrases to kick-off your presentation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cHello, ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cThe topic on today\u2019s agenda is\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cLet\u2019s get the ball rolling\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cShall we get started?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Provide an outline of the agenda<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most people want to know what to expect from a presentation up front. You need to provide your audience members with a clear outline to manage their expectations and give them a reason to listen to you. Try to memorize catchy headlines to grasp their attention. Let the audience know when they can ask questions; during or after the presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Useful phrases to help define your agenda:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019d like to give you a brief outline of my presentation\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cHere is the agenda for the meeting\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cMy presentation consists of the following parts\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019d like to begin by\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Use signposting to transition between parts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Signposting is a term used to define the phrases applied between different parts of the main body of the presentation. When driving on roads, we refer to signposts to tell us where to go and what to expect. This will also help your audience anticipate movement from one topic to another.<\/p>\n<p>Useful phrases for transition between parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cNext, we\u2019ll move on to\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cFor example\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cLet\u2019s consider this point in more detail\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cThis leads me to the next point\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Summarizing your presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Much like the introduction, the summary of your presentation is an essential component of the total package. Providing a clear and concise summary will allow your audience to recall and retain the key elements of your presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Useful phrases for summarizing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cLet\u2019s summarize briefly what we\u2019ve looked at today\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cIn conclusion\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cLet\u2019s sum up, shall we?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019d like to sum up the main points\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Practice, practice, practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many people fail to deliver an effective presentation simply because they underestimate the value of thoughtful preparation. Practice by rehearsing your presentation with a friend, your spouse or a colleague who is willing to provide you with constructive feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck with your presentation!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in improving your English skills further, consider one our <a href=\"https:\/\/languagepartners.nl\/en\/language-courses\/business-english-en\/\">English language courses!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mastering the art of presenting takes time and practice. 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