UNIT 18

LANGUAGE FUNCTION IN PRESENTATION

I. Introducing Presenter
 Well, good morning / afternoon ladies and gentlemen.
 Welcome to this presentation program.
 Today,
I’ve great pleasure in introducing our presenter
Here is …
He is from … and he is one of ….

II. Starting the presentation

o Shall we start this presentation ?
o Ok, let’s start our presentation by reading Basmallah together.
o Our topic in this presentation today is ….
o Well, as we know that …
o As we see the situation now is …
o Well, to know further information about … I’d like to give the chance to …

III. Checking Understanding

 Are you with me Yeah, I got it
 You get it I see it
 Do you get my point ? I’m with you all the way
 Do you see the light ? Uh – uh
 You see….

IV. Asking questions

 Any (other) question ?
 Excuse me, may / could I ask you a question ?
 Could you explain why … ?
 Who / what / where / when / why … ?
 Do / does / did … ?
 Can / will … ?
V. Interrupting
  Excuse me, may I interrupt you ?
 Sorry for interrupting
 Sorry, but ….

VI. Giving addition

 Any addition ?
 Can I add here that … ?
 May I add ?

VII.Showing agree and disagree

 Do you agree with … ?
 Do you agree / believe that … ?
 I agree / disagree
 I’m with you
 I’m behind you
 Never in a million years
 I don’t think so

VIII. Asking and giving opinion

 What do you think / feel about … ?
 What’s your opinion / idea on … ?
 I think / feel
 In my mind / opinion / idea
 According to …
 I don’t know exactly
 I have no idea about that

IX. Conclusion
 The point of our discussion is …
 The conclusion of our presentation is …

X. Closing
o Well, ladies and gentlemen
I think that’s all for our presentation. Thanks very much for your kind. Attention.
Let’s close our presentation by reading Hamdallah together.
Thank you and the last I say …