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The less you need to think about what you\u2019re saying in your presentation, the more you can focus on the audience. This makes a great presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So today I\u2019m sharing 7 presentation situations and related English phrases that you can use regularly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you\u2019re introducing yourself, you can say, \u201cI\u2019m…\u201d or \u201cMy name is…\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This may seem obvious, but many Japanese presenters start with \u201cThis is…\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You use \u201cThis is\u2026\u201d when you introduce yourself on the phone, but not in person.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you\u2019re introduced by someone else, you can simply say, \u201cThank you\u201d or \u201cThank you for the kind introduction.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sometimes presenters directly translate the standard Japanese introduction – \u305f\u3060\u3044\u307e\u3054\u7d39\u4ecb\u306b\u9810\u304b\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u5ca9\u7530\u30d8\u30ec\u30f3\u3067\u3059 – and say something like \u201cI\u2019m Helen Iwata who was just introduced.\u201d This isn\u2019t natural English and you don\u2019t need to repeat your name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Audiences are easily distracted these days, so it\u2019s often helpful to give them an overview of what you\u2019ll cover in your presentation. List all the topics together at the beginning and keep them short, so that they\u2019re easier for both you and your audience to remember.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For example, \u201cI\u2019d like to cover three topics in this presentation: the project background, our current issues, and our proposed solutions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For extra engagement, you can also indicate the three topics raising your hand and using your fingers. Raise your index finger for the first topic, your middle finger for the second topic, and your ring finger for the third topic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
People are busy, so give the audience an idea of how long you\u2019ll talk for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For example, \u201cI\u2019ll take around 10 minutes for each topic, totalling around 30 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Let your audience know whether they can interrupt you with questions or should wait for a Q&A section at the end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For example, \u201cI plan to leave 10 minutes for questions at the end, so I\u2019d appreciate it if you could hold your questions until then\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
or \u201cI\u2019m happy to take questions at any time during the presentation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re using handouts, check that everyone has one. In a seminar or conference, it may be difficult to see, so you can use these phrases:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cPlease check that you have a handout.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cMore handouts are available by the door.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you have a long presentation, it\u2019s good to give your audience breaks to refresh, so that they can concentrate on what you\u2019re saying. This can also be a time for them to check their phones, so they\u2019re not distracted during your presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Let them know at the beginning of the presentation that they\u2019ll have this opportunity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll take a 15-minute break about half-way through the presentation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When introducing each slide, clarify what it\u2019s about. The slide may be obvious for you as the presenter, but not for the audience seeing it for the first time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Then if you have multiple elements on your slide, make it clear for your audience where to look. For example, \u201cIn the top left\/top right\/bottom left\/bottom right, you can see\u2026\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Remember to include a phrase to transition from one slide to the next. For example, \u201cNow that we\u2019ve identified the issues, let\u2019s look at the possible solutions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Transitions help the audience to follow your logic and remember more of your presentation. They will also help you to remember your own content!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
I hope these phrases help you to focus on your audience and improve the impact of your presentations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you have questions about English phrases or other techniques for presentations, post them in the Comments below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n