Signposting
Signposts are words that guide your audience through your presentation, like road signs on a highway!
Starting Out 🚀
Moving On ➡️
Highlighting 💡
Concluding 🏁
Stop repeating "And next" / "And then"!
(Sounds like a child's story.)
(Professional and smooth!)
Quick Check ⚡
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
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Recent Questions
Yes, you can! "First, Second, Third" is clear and effective. However, at a B2/C1 level, mixing it up with "Furthermore", "In addition", or "Turning our attention to..." makes you sound much more professional and engaging! 🎤
What is the difference between "To sum up" and "To conclude"?
They are very similar! Usually, "To sum up" means you are briefly reviewing your main points (a summary). "To conclude" often signals your final, concluding thought or recommendation before you finish speaking. 🏁
I freeze when moving to the next slide. My mind goes blank!
This is common! The trick is to memorize your transition signposts perfectly. If you automatically say "Moving on to...", it gives your brain 2 seconds to look at the slide and remember what you want to say next! 🧠⚡
Can I use "First, Second, Third" instead of these fancy phrases?