Say It Like You Mean It: 5 Expressions That Power Up Your Presentations
Level: Intermediate | Topic: Business Presentations | Focus: ESL Business English
In presentations, your words matter just as much as your slides. These five expressions will make you sound clear, professional, and confident during any business talk.
1. “Let’s dive in…”
A confident way to start your presentation or move into a new topic.
Example: “Let’s dive in and take a look at the sales numbers.”
Example: “Let’s dive in and take a look at the sales numbers.”
2. “What this means is…”
Use this to explain complex data or results in simple terms.
Example: “The revenue is down. What this means is we need to adjust our strategy.”
Example: “The revenue is down. What this means is we need to adjust our strategy.”
3. “To put it simply…”
Helps you simplify difficult concepts.
Example: “To put it simply, we need more customer engagement.”
Example: “To put it simply, we need more customer engagement.”
4. “I’d like to highlight…”
Use this when you want to draw attention to something important.
Example: “I’d like to highlight the progress we’ve made in Q2.”
Example: “I’d like to highlight the progress we’ve made in Q2.”
5. “In conclusion…”
A clear signal that you’re finishing your presentation.
Example: “In conclusion, our efforts are clearly paying off.”
Example: “In conclusion, our efforts are clearly paying off.”
🧠 Matching Quiz: Match the Phrase to Its Function
💬 Discussion Questions (In Class or 1:1)
- Which of these expressions would you use in your next presentation?