MAIN PART OF A PRESENTATION

Once the introduction is finished, the speaker moves into the main body of the presentation, where the actual content is delivered. This part relies heavily on signposting language — phrases that help the audience follow the structure, understand transitions between points, and recognise what’s important.

1. Presenting the First Point

  • Let’s start with…
  • I’d like to begin by looking at…
  • The first point I’d like to make is…

2. Moving to the Next Point (Signposting)
This is where sequencing and adding words are essential — they clearly separate one idea from the next.

  • Moving on to my next point…
  • Now, let’s turn to…
  • This brings me to my next point, which is…
  • In addition to this…
  • Furthermore, it’s worth mentioning that…

3. Giving Examples and Evidence

  • For example / For instance…
  • A good example of this is…
  • To illustrate this point…
  • This is supported by [data / research / a case study]…

4. Referring to Visuals (Slides, Charts, Graphs)

  • As you can see on this slide…
  • If you look at this chart / graph…
  • This diagram shows…
  • Let’s take a closer look at these figures.

5. Emphasizing Key Information

  • The most important thing to remember is…
  • I’d like to highlight…
  • What’s particularly interesting here is…
  • It’s worth noting that…

6. Summarizing a Point Before Moving On

  • So, to sum up this point…
  • That covers [X]. Now let’s move on to…
  • Having looked at [X], I’d now like to move on to…

7. Keeping the Audience Engaged

  • Have you ever wondered why…?
  • I’m sure many of you have experienced…
  • Let’s think about this for a moment.

Example 1— Full Sequence Through the Main Part

„Let’s start with the first main type of renewable energy: solar power. As you can see on this slide, solar energy production has increased significantly over the past decade. A good example of this is Germany, where solar panels now generate a large share of household electricity. What’s particularly interesting here is that costs have dropped by over 80% in ten years. So, to sum up this point, solar energy has become both cheaper and more widely used. Moving on to my next point, let’s turn to wind energy…“

Example 2 — Workplace Presentation (Employee Wellbeing)

„Let’s start with the first main point: flexible working hours. As you can see on this chart, companies that introduced flexible schedules saw a 25% increase in employee satisfaction within just one year. A good example of this is a Slovak IT company that switched to a four-day working week last year. What’s particularly interesting here is that productivity actually went up, not down. So, to sum up this point, flexibility benefits both employees and employers. Moving on to my next point, let’s turn to mental health support in the workplace…“

Example 3 — Environmental Topic (Plastic Pollution)

„I’d like to begin by looking at where most ocean plastic actually comes from. If you look at this graph, you’ll notice that over 80% of it originates from just ten major rivers, mostly in Asia. To illustrate this point, a recent clean-up project on the Mekong River removed several tonnes of waste in a single month. It’s worth noting that most of this plastic could have been prevented through better waste management systems. Having looked at the source of the problem, I’d now like to move on to possible solutions…“

MAIN PART OF A PRESENTATION