Signposting phrases guide your audience through a presentation and make you sound clear and in control — especially valuable when English is your second language. Here are the ones to have ready.
Opening and previewing
'Today I'll cover three things...' 'Let's start with...' 'By the end, you'll know...' These orient the audience and settle your nerves by giving you a clear runway.
Moving between points
'That brings me to...' 'Now let's turn to...' 'Building on that...' Clear transitions keep listeners with you and make your talk feel organized and fluent.
Emphasizing and closing
Frequently asked questions
What are signposting phrases?
Ready-made phrases that guide your audience through a presentation — previewing, transitioning, emphasizing, and closing.
Why do they help non-native speakers?
They give you reliable language for structure, so you sound clear and in control.
What's a good transition phrase?
'That brings me to...' or 'Now let's turn to...'
How can I practice these?
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