Introductory Prompt Phrases

Introductory Prompt Phrases

Below are a selection of phrases that you can use to start your talk. Use these phrases to lead into your introduction:

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  Today, I’d like to talk to you about….
  
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  In this talk, I’m going to describe to you how….
  
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  I want to tell you about….
  
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  Today, I would like to discuss…
  
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  Good morning/Good afternoon. Today, I want to give you a short talk on…
  

Phrases to Begin the Main Body of Your Speech

Once you’ve introduced your topic you will want to move on to the main body of your speech. Here are some prompt phrases to transition you from your introduction to your main idea:

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  First of all….
  
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  And why do I like it so much? Well, it….
  
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  To begin with….
  
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  One of the most interesting things about….
  
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  This is the most important day/thing in my life because…
  

Phrases to Help Develop Your Idea
Now that you are into discussing your idea your will want to give some background detail and give some reasons and examples to develop your theme. There are lots of useful phrases you can use here to link your ideas. Here are just a few:

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  Another reason why I like …..
  
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  Moreover it….
  
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  One of the main advantages…
  
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  For instance…..
  
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  One of the consequences….
  
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  This appeals to me, because…
  
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  I get a a lot of pleasure out of….
  
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  I am very fond of….
  
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  Another unusual fact about….
  
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  I like … more than anything else because….
  

Conclusion Phrases

After discussing your topic, you will want to conclude your speech and give the examiner a quick one line summary of what you just told him/her. To start this part of the speech, you will want to begin with something like:

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  In conclusion,…
  
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  To wrap up,….
  
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  To conclude,….
  
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  To sum up,….