1. Transitional words and phrases
轉折語氣

2. Contents: Common mistakes Paragraph coherence Transition signals
Briefing English / presentation skills

3. Common confused words

4. regard (uncountable n)
Phrases / words
Meaning / Example 1.
regard (uncountable n)
(formal) attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or something
The present administration has demonstrated little regard for environmental issues.
All students must have access to quality education
without regard to wealth or class.
in this/that regard
(formal) relating to something you have just mentioned
The company's problems, in this regard, are certainly not unique.

5. regard (v) regard… as… as regards something
[not in progressive] to think about someone or something
in a particular way.
Edith was widely regarded as (=considered by many
people to be) eccentric.
His work is highly regarded (=regarded as very good) by
art experts.
Though 20 years old, the book is still regarded as the
authority on the subject.
as regards something
(formal) relating to a particular subject - use this when you
want to talk or write about a particular subject:
As regards a cure for the disease, very few advances have
been made.

6. regarding (prep) With regard to (prep)
= concerning. (formal) a word used especially in letters or speeches to introduce the subject you are writing or talking about [= concerning, with regard to]
about something or someone - use this especially to talk about information, ideas, or questions
Regarding your recent inquiry, I have enclosed a copy of our
new brochure.
If you have any questions regarding any of our services,
please feel free to call me.
Thank you for your letter regarding the annual subscription
to our magazine.
Richard was called in by the police to answer questions
concerning the disappearance of Thomas Ripley.
With regard to (prep)
used especially to introduce a subject that you want to talk about in a speech, formal report, meeting etc
With regard to the proposed new shopping mall, I would like
to add a few remarks to those of the previous speaker.
With regard to your letter concerning my January payment,
this matter has now been settled.

7. 2. display (v) Indicate (v) register (v)
to show something to people, or put it in a place where people can see it easily:
If a computer or something similar display information, it shows it on its screen.
All the exam results will be displayed on the noticeboard.
I pressed ‘return” and an error message was displayed.
Indicate (v)
if an instrument for measuring indicates information, it shows that information
The temperature gauge indicated zero.
This dial indicates oil pressure in the engine.
register (v)
if a piece of equipment registers a particular speed, distance, time etc, that speed, distance etc has reached a particular point on the equipment's scale.
The jelly is ready for bottling when the thermometer registers 165 degrees.
Wind speeds registering between 70 and 100 mph have been recorded.
The biggest quake registered 5.2 on the Richter scale.

8. 3.
as well (phrase)
also
I’m coming to London and my sister’s coming as
well.
There are other features as well.
as well as (phrase)
In addition to; and; not only…but also
I want to visit Andrew as well as Martin.
My sister is a talent singer as well as a popular writer.
He has classes in the morning as well as in the afternoon.

9. Use; to put a plan or system into operation 4.
Implement (v)
Use; to put a plan or system into operation
We need money to implement the program.
The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.
execute (v)
(formal) Do; to do or perform something, especially in a planned way;
to execute a deal/plan
The whole play was executed with great precision. The government had difficulty in executing the policy.
enforce (v)
to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted:
It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits. The new teacher had failed to enforce any sort of discipline.

10. 5.
operate (v)
to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect
The machine is not operating properly.
Does the company operate a pension scheme?
For several years she operated a dating agency from
her basement flat.
Changes are being introduced to make the department
operate more efficiently.
We have representatives operating in most countries.
Practice (n)
action rather than thought or ideas
It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster. Officially, Robert's in charge, but in practice Hannah runs the office. I can't see how your plan is going to work in practice. How do you intend to put these proposals into practice?

11. 6. define (v) consider (v)
Explain; to say what the meaning of something, especially a word
In this dictionary 'reality' is defined as 'the state of things
as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be'.
Before I answer your question, could you define your
terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the
words you have used)?
consider (v)
View as; regard as; to believe someone or something to be, or think of them as; 「認為，把…視為」
(consider +O. +N/adj) (+that) (passive + O. + to infinitive)
Do you consider her suitable for the job?
He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.
I consider it (to be) a great honor to be invited to join the club.
It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.
I’m considering changing my job.
He is considered an expert in computer science.

12. consider as
I wished to consider marriage as the ideal human relationship.
Glove puppetry is considered as one of the most representative folk arts in Taiwan.
He considers me as his best friend.
He considers me his best friend.
These workers are considered as a high-ranking group.
These workers are considered a high-ranking group.
I consider him as clever.
I consider him clever.
I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting as unnatural.
I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting unnatural.

13. Editor Emily Brewster responds:
In all four cases, the sentences without as are more idiomatic.
However, as the article at consider in Merriam-Webster's Concise
Dictionary of English Usage states, "as constructions are perfectly
idiomatic but are not as common in recent use as they have been in the
past.
Nonetheless, they are still in use and are standard."
The versions “without as” sound more natural and current to my ears.
He considers me (to be) his best friend.
These workers are considered (to be) a high-ranking group.
I consider him clever.
I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting unnatural.
(Merriam-webster’s learner’s dictionary)

14. Common mistakes

15. Find mistakes
1. The results approved that the strategy was successful.
2. The price will arise in April.
3. The government has offered an award of NT$500,000 to
catch the escaped prisoner.
4. Those cups belong to the meeting room, not the coffee room.
proved
rise
“arise” refers to physical movement, not incremental value. Thus, we use it with words such as “smoke, sun, fog, balloon, etc.”
The cost of living has increased a lot in the past few years.
The oil price just went up.
reward
“award” = money or a prize given following an official decision.
“reward” = something given in exchange for good behavior or good work, etc., or
an amount of money given to someone who helps the police.
belong in

16. 5. The unemployment rate fluctuated between 5 to 5.5% last year.
6. Can you please check for these figures? I want to make
sure they are correct.
7. I have already checked to the client.
8. Lawyers usually have wealthy consumers.
9. Don’t play the gun.
10. The reason is because they can no longer afford our service.
and
between… and / from… to
The share price varies from 40.3 to 40.9.
check
Check… for something/someone
Could you please check my answers for any mistakes?
The police checked their bags for drugs.
checked with
clients
Consumer – any person buys products. It is used to refer to people in general.
Client – someone buys services from a company or someone else.
play with
play + object: musical instruments, games, sports, and roles.
The reason is that

17. 12. We are sorry for late. Please accept our apology.
11. Regarding to your proposal, we’d like to meet with you next Friday to discuss the costs.
12. We are sorry for late. Please accept our apology.
13. I want to improve my English ability.
14. I want to advance my English.
15. What other languages do you speak beside Chinese?
16. My supervisor was sitting besides me during the meeting.
Regarding
“regarding to” is incorrect in English. Use only “regarding” as the connector.
In regard to holidays, you will have six days off every three months.
They still haven’t reached an agreement with regard to the transportation allowance.
for being late
“Sorry for” + n / v-ing late (adj.)
We are sorry to be late.
Sorry for the delay.
improve my English
We do not use “ability” when talking about languages.
improve
He would do anything to advance his career.
besides
beside = next to = by my side

18. 17. The price of this guitar is quite cheap.
18. We plan to open a branch office in Shanghai in the coming future.
19. We are considering to buy new office furniture.
20. The company will cost down this year.
21. They discussed about the problem before visiting the client.
22. They emphasize on discipline too much.
low
The guitar is cheap.
in the near future = soon
considering buying
We plan to buy new office furniture.
lower its costs
The company will reduce its costs.
The company will keep its costs down.
The company will bring its costs down.
discussed
They talked about the problem before visiting the client.
emphasize
We need to put more emphasis on customer service.
We need to emphasize our customer service.
They stress quality over price.

19. 23. This problem has been existed with my computer ever
has existed
23. This problem has been existed with my computer ever
since I bought it.
24. The bus fee is NT$15.
25. She left the company for two years.
26. An accident was happened yesterday.
27. We finished the project on time thanks to everybody’s
hard working.
28. We need many more information about the new client.
29. Will you join the meeting today?
Use “exist” only in the active voice, even if the subject is not a person.
fare
two years ago
for – to talk about a length of time.
She worked at the company for five years.
She left the company in 2001.
happened
Use “happen” only in the active voice, even if the subject is not a person.
hard work (n)
hard-working people
much / little
attend / go to

20. 30. We both arrived in the same time.
31. In the meanwhile, he has agreed to help us find another
teacher.
32. We are lack of information to fight SARS.
33. I look forward to receive your reply.
34. I’m sorry. I said / made the wrong pronunciation.
35. This product is the same like the one you sold us last year. at
“in the same time” – is used in relation to equal periods of time
The new printer can print three pages in the same time that the old one printed one.
In the meantime / meanwhile
lack + something
“to be lack of” – incorrect.
This government has never had a lack of clever answers for our questions.
There is no lack of good food here.
look forward to receiving
mispronounced that word wrong / pronounced that word incorrectly. as
the same as / similar to / like

21. 37. I’d like to come to the meeting also.
36. According to my opinion, the economy will recover by the end of next year.
37. I’d like to come to the meeting also.
38. At the beginning, i didn’t think she was going to come to the meeting.
39. We’ll pay you in the beginning of March.
In my opinion / I think
, too / as well
“also” is never placed at the end of a sentence is English.
I’d also like to come to the meeting.
Also, the new system will help you organize your time better.
At first
“at the beginning” – talking about a location. at the moment when sth starts.
“at first” – talking about ideas that happened or started in the past.
“in the beginning” = at first, originally
Please put this sentence at the beginning of the paragraph.
At first, I thought you were the new general manager.
Initially, we wanted to set up the office on Washington Road. at

22. 40. They charged us for a 10% late fee.
41. They still haven’t replied our s.
42. The report you submitted is not satisfied.
43. There are totally eight pages in this brochure.
44. It was uneasy for me to finish all this work in a day.
charged us
How much do you charge for a haircut?
They charged us NT$100 for the delivery.
replied to
I need to respond to a couple of letters and I’ll be done.
satisfactory
The director is not satisfied with your report.
Our performance is not satisfactory.
eight pages in total
During the war, the city was totally (completely) destroyed.
A total of eighty people attended the workshop.
difficult / tough
uneasy = restless, anxious

23. Paragraph Coherence Coherence: how sentences hold together.
A coherent paragraph does more than simply lay down the facts -- it organizes them, creating a logical argument that makes sense from idea to idea. Coherent paragraphs have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Elements that contribute to coherence, such as transitional devices, linking pronouns, and repetition of key words, are discussed in the following sections.

24. Four ways to achieve coherence:
1. Repeating key nouns (repetition of key words) 2. Using pronouns 3. Using transition signals 4. Applying logical order

25. Example
Limited investment in the housing sector makes it practically impossible to allocate sufficient resources for urban dwellers' housing needs. A high rate of urban population growth has increased the country's needs for housing. A small group of city officials has laid out a new plan to combat the crisis. A solution to the housing-shortage problem is a vital policy issue here. The housing problem has grown in the last twenty years.
Limited investment in the housing sector makes it practically impossible to allocate sufficient resources for urban dwellers' housing needs. In fact, the problem has grown in the last twenty years. Because a high rate of urban population growth has increased the country's needs for housing, a solution to the housing-shortage problem is a vital policy issue here. A small group of city officials has laid out a new plan to combat the crisis.
weak
improved
Although related by topic (housing shortage), each sentence makes its own separate point with no link to the sentences before or after. The result is a group of related yet separate ideas instead of one coherent paragraph.
Each separate fact now flows into the next, creating a coherent whole.

26. Repetition of key nouns
(how many key nouns, pronouns are used?)

27. Why is this paragraph less coherent?

28. Use of consistent pronouns: Avoid change of person or change of number
Use of consistent pronouns: Avoid change of person or change of number. (why is it inconsistent?)

29. Transition signals Which paragraph is easier to understand?

30. Transition signals

31. Three types of Transition signals
1. Sentence Connectors
(transition phrases & conjunctive adverbs)
2. Clause connectors
(coordinating conjunctions & subordinating conjunctions)
3. Others

32. 1. Sentence Connectors (transition phrases & conjunctive adverbs)
Appear in the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
A coma is needed.
Example:
For example, the Baltic Sea (, for example) in Northern Europe is only one-fourth as saline as the Rea Sea in the Middle East (, for example).

33. Conjunction Adverbs:
Often used with a semicolon and a comma to join two independent clauses.
Examples:
In warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly; therefore, its net profit declined.
Some English words do not have exact equivalents in other languages; for example, there is no German word for the adjective fair, as in fair play.

34. 2. Clause Connectors
Coordinating conjunctions: used with a comma to join two independent clauses and to form a compound sentence. Examples: In a matriarchy, the mother is the head of the family, and all of the children belong to her clan. In warm climate zones, water evaporates, so the concentration of salt is greater.

35. Yet and But: Yet and But an opposite idea is coming.
Yet: preferred when the 2nd clause is an unexpected or surprising contrast to the 1st clause.
But: preferred when the 2 clauses are direct oppositions.
Yet is similar in meaning to nevertheless; but is similar to however.
Examples:
Thomas Edison dropped out of school at age 12, yet he became a famous inventor.
I want to study art, but my parents want me to become an engineer.

36. Subordinating conjunctions
Used to introduce a dependent clause, which is joined to form a complex sentence.
Position: use a comma if the DC comes before the IC; do not use a comma if the DC comes after the IC.
Examples:
Although the company’s sale increased last year, its net profit declined.
The company’s net profit declined last year although its sales increased.

37. 3. Others
Indicating transition: additional (adj.); despite (prep.); examples (n.).
Examples:
An additional reason for the firm’s bankruptcy was the lack of competent management.
Examples of vocabulary differences between British and American English include petrol/gasoline, windscreen/windshield, and lorry/truck.
Despite increased sales, the company’s profit declined last quarter.

38. Common Transition Signals

39. To introduce an opposite idea, and to contrast things
Meaning / function
Sentence connectors
Clause connectors
Others
(adj, verb, prep)
Coordinators
Subordinators
To introduce a similar additional idea
also
besides
furthermore
in addition
moreover
too
and
nor (and not)
another
an additional
To compare things
likewise
similarly
both…and
not only…but also
neither…nor as
just as
as…as
like/alike
just like
similar to
be alike
be similar
To introduce an opposite idea, and to contrast things
however
in contrast
instead
in/by comparison
nevertheless
on the other hand
on the contrary
still
but
yet
although
even though
though
whereas
while
despite
in spite of
compared to/with
be different (from)
be dissimilar
be unlike
differ (from)

40. to introduce an alternative
Meaning / function
Sentence connectors
Clause connectors
Others
(adj, verb, prep)
Coordinators
Subordinators
To introduce an example
For example
For instance
such as
like
an example of
To emphasize
In fact
To explain and restate
Indeed
That is
to introduce an alternative
otherwise or If
unless
To signal chronological order
first, second, then, next…
first of all, now, soon
last, finally
meanwhile
gradually
after that
since then
after as
as soon as
before
since
until
when
while
the first, the second
the next, the last, the final
before lunch
after the war
since 1990
in the year 2008
(any time expression)

41. Meaning / function Sentence connectors Clause connectors Others
(adj, verb, prep)
Coordinators
Subordinators
To indicate order of important
above all
first and foremost
more/most importantly/ significantly
primarily
a more important
the most important
the second most significant
the primary
To introduce a cause or reason
consequently
therefore
for this purpose
for
because
since as
result from
be the result of
due to
because of
the effect of
the consequence of
as a result of
as a consequence of

42. Meaning / function Sentence connectors Clause connectors Others
(adj, verb, prep)
Coordinators
Subordinators
To introduce an effect or result
Accordingly
As a result
As a consequence
Consequently
Hence, thus
Therefore so
result in
cause
have an effect on
affect
the cause of
the reason for
To conclude
All in all
In brief
In conclusion
In short
In summary
In deed
accordingly
It is clear that…
We can see that…
The evidence suggests that…
These examples show that…

43. Briefing English Presentation Skills for Public Speaking 簡報英文

44. A presentation is a formal talk to one or more people that "presents" ideas or information in a clear, structured way. People are sometimes afraid of speaking in public, but if you follow a few simple rules, giving a presentation is actually very easy.
1. Preparation
2. Equipment
3. Delivery
4. Language
5. The Presentation

45. Preparation Preparation is everything!
All presentations have a common objective. People give
presentations because they want to communicate in
order to:
■ inform ■ train ■ persuade ■ sell

46. Objective Audience Venue Method Content Structure Notes Rehearsal
"Why am I making this presentation?"
"Who am I making this presentation to?" “How much do they know already and what will they expect from you?”
Time and length
“How should I make this presentation?"
"What should I say?"
Most presentations are organized in three parts, followed by questions: beginning, middle, end
Reading a text is boring!
Practice makes perfect!

47. 2. Equipment

48. 3. Delivery
'Delivery' refers to the way in which you actually deliver or perform or give your presentation. Delivery is a vital aspect of all presentations.
(1) Nerves
(2) Audience rapport
(3) Body language
(4) Cultural considerations
(5) Voice quality
(6) Visual aids
Try to speak slowly and calmly.
Build a warm and friendly relationship with your audience. Enthusiasm is contagious.
Avoid any repetitive and irritating gestures.
Avoid cultural misunderstanding.
Vary your voice - speed, intonation, volume.
Keep the information on each visual aid to a minimum.

49. 4. Language (1) Simplicity and Clarity (2) Signposting
Use short words and short sentences.
Use active verbs instead of passive verbs.
Examples: (Which is easier to understand? Which is more immediate? )
Toyota sold two million cars last year.
Two million cars were sold by Toyota last year.
Let your audience know where they are and the structure of your
presentation.
Make a list of useful expressions to signpost the various parts of
your presentation.

50. Useful expression of signposting
Function
Language
Introducing the subject
I'd like to start by...
Let's begin by...
First of all, I'll...
Starting with...
I'll begin by...
Finishing one subject...
Well, I've told you about...
That's all I have to say about...
We've looked at...
So much for...

51. Analyzing a point and giving recommendations
...and starting another
Now we'll move on to...
Let me turn now to...
Next...
Turning to...
I'd like now to discuss...
Let's look now at...
The next slide is about…
The following side that I’m going to present you is…
Analyzing a point and giving recommendations
Where does that lead us?
Let's consider this in more detail...
What does this mean for ABC?
Translated into real terms...

52. Dealing with questions
Giving an example
For example,...
A good example of this is...
As an illustration,...
To give you an example,...
To illustrate this point...
Dealing with questions
We'll be examining this point in more detail later on...
I'd like to deal with this question later, if I may...
I'll come back to this question later in my talk...
Perhaps you'd like to raise this point at the end...
I won't comment on this now...

53. Summarizing and concluding
In conclusion,...
Right, let's sum up, shall we?
I'd like now to recap...
Let's summarize briefly what we've looked at...
Finally, let me remind you of some of the issues we've covered...
If I can just sum up the main points...
Ordering
Firstly...secondly...thirdly...lastly...
First of
all...then...next...after that...finally...
To start with...later...to finish up...

54. 5. The Presentation Most presentations are divided into 3 main parts:1
INTRODUCTION
(Questions) 2
BODY 3
CONCLUSION
Questions
As a general rule in communication, repetition is valuable. In presentations, there is a golden rule about repetition:
Say what you are going to say,
Say it,
then say what you have just said.
In other words, use the three parts of your presentation to reinforce your message.

55. 5. The Presentation - introduction
The introduction is a very important - perhaps the
most important - part of your presentation. You
should use the introduction to:
welcome your audience
introduce your subject
outline the structure of your presentation
give instructions about questions

56. The following table shows examples of language for each of these functions. You may need to modify the language as appropriate.
Function
Possible language
1. Welcoming your audience
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen
Good morning, gentlemen
Good afternoon, ladies and gentleman
Good afternoon, everybody
2. Introducing your subject
I am going to talk today about...
The purpose of my presentation is to introduce our new range of...
3. Outlining your structure
To start with, I'll describe the progress made this year. Then I'll mention some of the problems we've encountered and how we overcame them. After that I'll consider the possibilities for further growth next year. Finally, I'll summarize my presentation (before concluding with some recommendations).
4. Giving instructions about questions
Do feel free to interrupt me if you have any questions.
I'll try to answer all of your questions after the presentation.
I plan to keep some time for questions after the presentation.

57. 5. The Presentation - body
The body is the 'real' presentation. If the introduction was well prepared
and delivered, you will now be 'in control'. You will be relaxed and
confident. The body should be well structured, divided up logically, with
plenty of carefully spaced visuals.
Remember these key points while delivering the body of your
presentation:
do not hurry
be enthusiastic
give time on visuals
maintain eye contact
modulate your voice
look friendly
keep to your structure
use your notes
signpost throughout
remain polite when dealing with difficult questions

58. 5. The Presentation – conclusion
Use the conclusion to:
Sum up
(Give recommendations if appropriate)
Thank your audience
Invite questions

59. 2 Giving recommendations 3 Thanking your audience
The following table shows examples of language for each of these functions. You may need to modify the language as appropriate.
Function
Possible language
1 Summing up
To conclude,...
In conclusion,...
Now, to sum up...
So let me summarize/recap what I've said.
Finally, may I remind you of some of the main points we've considered.
2 Giving recommendations
In conclusion, my recommendations are...
I therefore suggest/propose/recommend the following strategy.
3 Thanking your audience
Many thanks for your attention.
May I thank you all for being such an attentive audience.
4 Inviting questions
Now I'll try to answer any questions you may have.
Can I answer any questions?
Are there any questions?
Do you have any questions?
Are there any final questions?

60. 5. The Presentation – questions
Questions are a good opportunity for you to interact with your audience. It may be helpful for you to try to predict what questions will be asked so that you can prepare your response in advance.
You may wish to accept questions at any time during your presentation, or to keep a time for questions after your presentation. Normally, it's your decision, and you should make it clear during the introduction.

61. Useful language for making an English presentation

62. Opening a presentation
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is ... I’m the (new marketing manager).
Welcome to ....., my name is....
I’m pleased to be here
Thank you for coming.
It’s very nice to see you all here today.
Ladies and gentlemen. It's an honor to have the opportunity to address such a distinguished audience.
It’s an honor for me to visit (company) today.
Good morning. Let me start by saying a few words about my background.
Welcome to (company). I know I’ve met some of you already, but for those I haven’t, my name is***
Today I would like to give this presentation for defining our problem and give a solution.

63. Introducing report subject
I’d like to talk to you today about
I’m going to present the recent.....
I will now brief you on.....
The topic of today’s conference is ....
The topic of my presentation is
The focus of my speech is
We are here today to learn...
The purpose of this presentation is to...
The aim of this presentation is to introduce you to ****/ tell you about ***/ talk about ***.
The reason why I’m here today is to talk about / discuss ***.
It’s my pleasure to give you a presentation on (topic).
This talk is designed to present the recent (topic).
First of all, I’m going to brief you on the recent development and trends of the LCD market.

64. Report outline I’ve divided my presentation into five sections/parts.
This talk is segmented into five parts: firstly / secondly / eventually.
We can break this down into the following fields: first of all / then / next / finally.
We can break this area down into the following fields: a, b, c…
The subject can be looked at under the following headings: a, b, c…
I’d like to begin by/secondly/thirdly/lastly
To start with/later/to finish up
I shall only take 15 minutes of your time.
This should only last 15 minutes.
This presentation contains 3 parts.
The presentation is composed of 3 parts.. First of all, …
I’ve divided my speech into 3 parts / sections. They are …
Let’s start with ….First, we’ll talk about.. then…

65. Introduce parts of structure
I’ll start with… / To begin with, … / First / first of all
Step one is to (verb) / Next / second / then /
After that, we’ll discuss…
And then we come to (topic)
Finally / third / to close / Lastly / last of al
Let’s go back what we were discussing earlier.
Let’s go to next page.
I'd now like to move on to…
This page is telling us that … / This page is about …
According to the latest study, …
From this page, we can see…
As you can seen from this page,…
Statistics show that…

66. Introduce visuals this page is to show … this slide indicates that …
Please take a look at …
I’d like to direct your attention to this slide..
This graph shows…. / The graph is about…
Here we can see…. / As you can see…
As you can see from this slide…
The graph represents… / This graph shows you…
I’d also like to draw your attention to…
If you look at this, you will see…
I'd like you to look at this…
This chart illustrates the figures…
This clearly shows …
From this, we can understand how / why…
This area of the chart is interesting…

67. Inviting questions
I’d be glad to answer any questions at the end of my presentation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to interrupt.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to interrupt at any time.
If you have any questions, please stop me at any time, and I will be happy to answer your questions.
Please interrupt me if there’s something unclear.
There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
I'd be grateful if you could ask your questions after the presentation.
Thank you for listening - and now if there are any questions, I would be pleased to answer them.
That brings me to the end of my presentation. Thank you for your attention. I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have.

68. End of presentation Thank you for your input and patience.
Thank you for your attention.
Thank you for your listening.
This is for today’s presentation. Thank you for participating.
I hope you will have gained an insight into…
I’d like to pass my presentation to the next speaker/ presenter…let’s welcome Dr. Wang.

69. Tips of Effective Public Speaking
Know your audience
Use a strong opening statement or question to interest your audience. Begin with something to get the attention of the audience.
Be energetic in delivery.
Structure your speech. Plan the content of your presentation
Tell your own story somewhere in the presentation...
To add interest and understanding to your speech, include a visual aid.
Look at the audience as you speak.
To have consistently good eye contact , not to read your speech.
Include a "wow" factor in your speech.
Consider using a touch of humor in your speech.
Leave the audience with something to think about.
Time control

70. Web links
(Briefing English)
(English presentation and public speaking)
(Business English)
(Common writing problems)