Period 1 5.2 Intro to Presentations of proposals and final reports to clients DOPP B1/B1+

Some Basic Theory:

Vocabulary:

1. Introduction:

   • Greeting: Good morning, Good afternoon, Hello
   • Introduction Phrases: My name is…, I am [position] at [company]…
   • Purpose Statement: The purpose of today’s presentation is…, Today, I will be discussing…

2. Body:

   • Problem Statement: Currently, we are facing…, The main issue is…, Our challenge has been…
   • Proposed Solution: We propose…, Our solution is to…, To address this issue, we recommend…
   • Benefits: The benefits of this approach are…, This will result in…, The advantages include…

3. Conclusion:

   • Summary: To summarize…, In summary…, To recap…
   • Call to Action: We suggest moving forward with…, Our next step should be…, We recommend implementing…
   • Closing Remarks: Thank you for your time and attention, I am happy to answer any questions, Feel free to reach out for further information…

Expressions and Common Sentences:

1. Starting the Presentation:

   • “Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today.”
   • “My name is [Name], and I am the [Position] at [Company].”
   • “Today, I am here to present our proposal for [Project/Proposal Name].”

2. Introducing the Problem:

   • “Let’s begin by outlining the problem we are addressing.”
   • “Currently, our company is experiencing [describe the problem].”
   • “One of the main challenges we face is [specific issue].”

3. Presenting the Solution:

   • “To solve this problem, we propose [describe the solution].”
   • “Our solution involves [brief description of the solution].”
   • “The key components of our solution are [list components].”

4. Highlighting the Benefits:

   • “Implementing this solution will result in [describe benefits].”
   • “The advantages of our proposal include [list advantages].”
   • “This approach will help us achieve [specific goals/outcomes].”

5. Transitioning Between Sections:

   • “Now, let’s move on to…”
   • “Next, I will discuss…”
   • “Let’s take a closer look at…”

6. Concluding the Presentation:

   • “To summarize, our proposal is [brief summary of the proposal].”
   • “In conclusion, we believe that [reiterate main points].”
   • “Thank you for your attention. Are there any questions?”

7. Handling Questions:

   • “Thank you for your question. Let me explain…”
   • “That’s a great point. Here’s how we address that…”
   • “I appreciate your feedback. To answer your question…”

Sample Sentences for Different Sections:

1. Introduction:
   • “Good morning, everyone. My name is John Smith, and I am the Chief Financial Officer at ABC Corporation. Today, I will be presenting our proposal for improving our financial reporting process.”
2. Problem Statement:
   • “Currently, our financial reporting process is time-consuming and prone to errors, which affects our decision-making capabilities.”
3. Proposed Solution:
   • “We propose implementing a new financial software system that automates data entry and provides real-time analytics.”
4. Benefits:
   • “This new system will reduce errors by 30%, save time on data entry, and provide management with accurate, real-time financial information.”
5. Conclusion:
   • “To summarize, our proposal for the new financial software system will enhance our reporting accuracy, save time, and provide valuable insights for better decision-making. Thank you for your time, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have.”