Speaking in a presentation

Prepare notes about the topic or situations.

The level of formality of your welcome address will also apply to how you introduce yourself.

Let me briefly introduce myself...

Let me start by saying a few words about my (position/ work) in the company.

Introduce the topic

Give a brief overview of your presentation.

Today, we are going to talk about/ focus on...

As you all know...

As you can see (on the screen)

My talk/ intervention is particularly relevant because...

This morning/ afternoon I’m going to take a look at the recent developments in.....

General overview

It will take about X minutes to cover these issues.

I’ll focus on (three) major issues.

The subject can be looked at under the following headings.....

Sequencing phrases

My first point concerns...

First of all, I’d like to give you an overview of...

Next, I’ll focus on.....and then we’ll consider...

Then I’ll go on to highlight what I see as the main points of...

Finally, I’d like to address the problem of.....

Finally, I’d like to raise briefly the issue of...

Conclusion

I’d just like to finish with (the words of a famous scientist/ politician/ author.......)

Now let’s go out and create opportunities for...!

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