How to start a presentation.pptVIP

How to start a presentation? Listening Practice Clip 1 “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for _____ here today. I hope my presentation isn’t going to take too long and that you will find it interesting. The ____ of today’s presentation is to discuss how we can improve ___________ within our company. Now __________ explaining that I’d like to talk about the business case for better communication; ______, I want to cover different styles and methods; and ______I would like to _______ by talking about some of the basics we need to have in place to_____ good quality, ______ communications across the company. ___________ ask questions at the end of the session and I’m sure there’ll be plenty of time for us to discuss some of the points that have been _______.” Clip 2 “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for _________ come and join me for this presentation this afternoon. My name is Tim Mason, I‘m a ________, and many of you will have seen me shadowing you in your jobs and looking through the accounts and so on in the company over the last week. _______ here today to have a look at my findings. First, I’d like to have a look at the ______ of the company, the sales of the company over the last three years; then I’d like to have a look at our _____ in the women’s wear market and look at our competitors; and thirdly, I’d like to suggest some improvements in our______ of women’s wear. ______ I’d be happy to answer any of your questions.” Useful Phrases Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for coming along here today /thank you for your attending I would like to express my welcome to all of you. The purpose of today’s presentation is to discuss … I’ve invited you here today to have a look at my findings Now let me begin by… Secondly… …and finally…/at the end… Useful Phrases I’d like to finish off by…. I’d be happy to answer your questions/You are free to ask any questions Thanks for your participation./Thank you for your attention. You are