Let me introduce myself
Let me just start by introducing myself. I'm ...
be in charge of
be responsible for
I'm in charge of
I'm responsible for
Example
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, let me just start by introducing myself.
I'm in charge of the Human Resources Department.
I'm responsible for the benefit policy of our company.
Title/Subject
I'd like to talk today about
The topic of today's presentation is
I'm going to + [inform, introduce, discuss, go over]
Example:
Today, I'd like to talk about our product line for the year 2002.
Today, we're going to take a look at our new business model.
For this phase of my presentation, I would like to go over the major features of this new product.
Outline/Main Parts
I've divided [split] my talk into ~ parts [sections]
First/Second/Third
Example:
I'm going to split my talk into four parts.
First, I want to start by distributing some handouts.
Finally, we'll go over our financial report for the year 2001.
Length
take
last
This presentation will take [last].
I will speak [talk] about for -- minutes
Example:
The presentation will take about 15 minutes.
I will speak for about 20 minutes.
I plan to be brief.
Policy on Questions
feel free to interrupt
at the end of my talk
after my talk
Example:
If you have any questions, please feel free to interrupt.
I'd be glad to answer any questions at the end of my talk.
After my talk, there'll be time for any questions.
PRACTICE 1
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1. Ladies and gentlemen. My name is Michael Lee. I'm the new Managing Director.
2. Welcome to Office X. I am in charge of production.
3. As you know, I want to talk today about the marketing plans.
4. I'm going to inform you about our new product.
5. I've divided my talk into four parts.
6. First, I want to start by giving you some background information.
7. This presentation will take about 30 minutes.
8. I plan to be brief, about 5 minutes.
9. Please, feel free to interrupt anytime during my presentation.
10. I'd be glad to take any questions at the end of my presentation.
PRACTICE 2
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1. Good morning, let me just start by introducing myself. My name
is Laura Marie, and I'm the new marketing director at Marathon Athletics.
I'd like to talk today about our new line of crosstrainer athletic
shoes which we will be introducing next spring. Firstly, what I
want to do is show the progression of our target market from older
to younger clients. I plan to be brief so we can get on with the
rest of today's meetings. If you have any questions please feel
free to interrupt.
2. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Michael Lee, I'm the new managing
director at Horizons Human Resources. Today, I plan to talk about
the new benefits policy of our company. I've divided my talk into
four parts so you can see how each aspect affects you personally.
I will speak for about 20 minutes so we can get out of here before
lunch. I'd be glad to answer any questions at the end of my talk.
