Signposting Language

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Phrases like "To begin with...", "Moving on to my next point...", and "To sum up..." act as signposts. They help the audience follow your argument and understand where you are in the presentation.

Grammar Reference · Signposting Language

Opening a presentation

Use To begin with or I'd like to start by to introduce your first point clearly.

Linking between points

Use Moving on to or My next point is to connect one section to the next.

Concluding

Use To sum up or In conclusion to signal the end and repeat your key message.

Inviting questions

Use Does anyone have any questions? or I'm happy to take questions now.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Signposting Language

1. with, I want to explain the purpose of this presentation.

2. on to the second point, let's discuss the survey results.

3. up, the three-part structure is essential for a clear presentation.

4.As you can , the chart shows a clear upward trend.

5.I'd like to draw your to the figures on the left.

6. conclusion, good signposting helps audiences remember your message.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.Now I will talk about the budget.

2.I want to start with some background information.

3.The main things I said were: structure, language, and confidence.

4.Look at the slide on the right.

5.You can ask questions when I finish.

6.Now I'll explain why this project is important.

7.One example is Yuki, who presented to senior managers.

8.The main point is that structure and language both matter.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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