May 9, 2018 | Business Professional English , Free Resource , Public Speaking & Presentations
This lesson has been updated from its original posting in 2016.
You’re giving your presentation in English. You have just two minutes left. And it’s time for the conclusion …
Did you know most people only remember the first and last things you tell them? It’s true.
If you are giving a presentation in English, then you definitely want people to remember what you say at the end. And this means your closing must be powerful!
You’ve worked hard on your presentation. You searched for information online. You couldn’t sleep at night. You felt nervous about making mistakes. You spent hours preparing. You reviewed the grammar and vocabulary. You worried about someone asking a question. You practiced and practiced and practiced.
And now it’s the last two minutes. This is the last opportunity for your audience to hear your key points. It is the last chance you have to help your audience remember your comments.
A closing in a presentation should be short and clear. It should summarize your key points. And, most importantly, it should be powerful.
In today’s lesson, you’re going to learn about 3 ways to make your closing more powerful. Plus you’ll learn useful key expressions you can use in your presentation.
3 steps to a powerful closing in your presentation.
Lesson by Annemarie
Use these 3 strategies in your conclusion to:
One: Include a Call to Action (CTA)
Is there something you want your audience to do or think after your presentation. Do you want them to take action? Tell your audience exactly what you want them to do with a Call to Action.
Here’s my example:
“ After you finish today’s lesson, please take 2 minutes to leave a comment about your experience with presentations. You can share your thoughts or ask questions in the comments section at the bottom of this lesson – it’s the perfect place to join a discussion on this topic.”
A couple useful expressions to help you introduce your CTA is:
Two: End with a Powerful/Inspirational Quote
Is there one thing you really want your audience to remember? Or is there a specific feeling you want your audience to have after your presentation?
Using a powerful quote can help you do that. You could introduce a great quote or interesting statistic with:
Here are some example quotes that might help people be prepared to take action or to think differently. But remember! Always match the quote or statistic to your topic:
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open.” – Alexander Graham Bell
Three: Add a Surprising Fact or Statistic
Is there something you’d love for your audience to think about after your presentation? Is there a statistic or fact that will help someone remember your key points?
A surprising fact can also help re-engage your audience, it will snap their attention back to you.
For example:
Did you know that the human brain’s capacity is limitless – that’s great new right? BUT … did you also know that a person is likely to remember only 25% of a presentation after 24 hours?
Uh oh. That is why it’s SO important to have a powerful ending! Remember: the key is to find a statistic or fact that connects directly to your topic.
Summarize Your Key Points & Close Your Presentation
Thank Your Audience
Take Questions
Provide Next Steps or Contact Information
Get the complete Presentations in English Series:
Part 1: How to Prepare for Your Presentation in English
Part 2: How to Start with a Great Introduction in Your Presentation
Part 3: How to Organize Your Presentation in English
Part 4: How to End Your Presentation Powerfully
After you’ve watched the video and reviewed the lesson, I’d love to hear from you!
Tell me about the best presentation you ever heard. Who gave the presentation? And why do you remember it? Share what you remember in the comments section below.
And for the bonus question!! Have you given a presentation in English? What tips or advice would you like to share with others? You can add your advice in the comments section.
Thank you so much for joining me!
~ Annemarie
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noun as in end
Strongest matches
closure , completion , consequence , denouement , development , ending , outcome , result
Strong matches
cease , cessation , close , culmination , eventuality , finale , finish , issue , payoff , period , stop , termination , upshot , wind-up , wrap
Weak matches
desistance , end of the line
noun as in judgment, decision
agreement , conviction , inference , opinion , resolution , settlement , verdict
corollary , deduction , determination , illation , ratiocination , resolve
Example sentences.
Was there an investigation of people at DOJ before they arrived at that conclusion?
Editorial and political cartoon pages from throughout the world almost unanimously came to the same conclusion.
Following this line of reasoning to its logical conclusion, the way to achieve world peace is to give everyone atomic bombs.
In that sense, the last Report was mildly unsatisfying as a conclusion, in that it left so much unresolved.
Magnum came into being as a cooperative only two years after the conclusion of World War II.
And the others, not knowing that he had that day repented, sat at their distance and tried to form no conclusion.
The conclusion is reached that, despite these drawbacks, the Jesuit mission in Canada has made a hopeful beginning.
The interest of the story is now at an end; but much yet remains before the conclusion.
How would the involuntary accusation have been embittered, had he known that the Empress drew the same conclusion!
I made the experiment two years ago, and all my experience since has corroborated the conclusion then arrived at.
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noun as in something successfully done, completed
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noun as in putting regard in as true
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How you end your presentation is as important as how you start your presentation Yet, many presenters finish simply because their time limit is up or they have nothing more to say. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Many audience members only begin paying attention to a presentation once they hear the words “In conclusion…” or “Finally…” The conclusion is where things crystallise and where you summarise your main points. It is an excellent opportunity to leave a lasting impression. It’s how your audience will remember you, so it shouldn’t be taken for granted.
In this Business English lesson, you will learn the Phrases on the topic of ‘Concluding a Presentation.’ Watch the lesson and then read the article for definitions and examples.
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Indicating the end of your presentation.
“That completes my presentation/talk.” “I’m now nearing the end of my presentation/talk.” ”That’s everything I wanted to say about…” ”Well, this brings me to the end of my presentation/talk.”
“Let me just look at the key points again.” ”To conclude/In conclusion, I’d like to…” ”I’ll briefly summarise the main issues.” ”To sum up (then), we….”
“It’s recommended that…” ”We’d suggest…” ”It’s my opinion that we should…” ”Based on these findings, I’m recommending that…”
“Thank you for your attention/time.” ”Before I end, let me just say…” ”Thank you for listening.”
“Do you have any questions?” ”Now we have time for a few questions.” ”If you have any questions, please do ask.” ”And now, I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.”
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Concluding your paper or presentation can feel redundant if you always say "in conclusion." These alternatives will help you end your project with style.
It's true: there are other ways to say "in conclusion" that don't feel as trite. Can't think of any? Find 57 different words and phrases right here.
30 Example Phrases: How to Conclude a Presentation. 1. "In summary, let's revisit the key takeaways from today's presentation.". 2. "Thank you for your attention. Let's move forward together.". 3. "That brings us to the end. I'm open to any questions you may have.".
In closing. Another phrase you could consider is in closing.This is probably better when speaking or presenting because of how double-edged it is. It still has an in conclusion element to it, but arguably it could also work well when drawing an academic or scientific paper to a conclusion.. For example, it is particularly useful in scientific or business papers where you want to sum up your ...
In conclusion, or one of the many in conclusion synonyms, can be used at the end of a piece of writing or speaking when you want to indicate to your audience that you are approaching your closing words and are about to summarise what you have written before. Using in conclusion in speeches and oral presentations actually works every well.
Synonyms for "In Conclusion": Formal Phrases. Below, you'll find five synonyms for in conclusion that are best suited for formal settings, such as professional and academic writing.. 1) In summary. Like in conclusion, the phrase in summary serves as a transition phrase that signals you are starting the last paragraph of your writing. When using in summary, you should briefly review the ...
Common Synonyms for In Conclusion In Conclusion vs. In Summary. The phrases "in conclusion" and "in summary" are often used to signal the end of a discussion or presentation, but they have slightly different connotations. "In conclusion" is typically used to emphasize the final remarks or main points of an argument or presentation ...
Direct Conclusion. 15. In the End. Example: "In the end, our shared values and commitment will lead us to success.". Meaning: A straightforward way to indicate the final remarks, summary, or conclusion. Usage: Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to wrap up discussions or presentations.
In Conclusion Synonyms. In conclusion has over 600 possible synonyms, some complete synonyms and other very similar. Since in conclusion is used to conclude statements and show results, the synonyms do that as well. They are all often used to denote the final argument. Synonyms: All in all, in a nutshell, in sum, in general, to conclude, as a ...
Though there are many ways to end a presentation, the most effective strategies focus on making a lasting impression on your audience and reinforcing your goals. So, let's take a look at three effective ways to end a presentation: 1. Summarize the Key Takeaways. Most presenters either make an argument (i.e. they want to convince their ...
In short. In essence. On balance. Overall. In any case. In effect. Note that although you can insert summary transition words anywhere, the specific phrases 'In summary', 'To summarize' and 'To sum up' are generally only used at the end, similar to conclusion phrases.
Presentation end: 7 examples to leave a lasting impression. Summarize the main points: Repeat the main points of your presentation to reinforce them. Call-to-action: Ask your audience to perform a specific action or take a next step. Quote: A relevant and powerful quote can leave a lasting impression. Story or anecdote: A short, relevant story ...
Mistake #5: Going over your time. Last but not least, many of the professional speakers we have interviewed have stressed the importance of ending one's presentation on time. Michelle Gladieux said it best: "The best way to end a presentation is ON TIME. Respect others' time commitments by not running over.
But how you end it can make all the difference in your presentation's overall impact. Here are some ways to ensure you end powerfully: Way #1: Include a Strong Call-to-Action (CTA) Way #2: Don't End With a Q&A. Way #3: End With a Memorable Quote. Way #4: Close With a Story. Way #5: Drive Your Main Points Home.
Another way to say Concluding Presentations? Synonyms for Concluding Presentations (other words and phrases for Concluding Presentations).
Synonyms for conclusion include end, close, ending, finish, cessation, closure, finale, halt, culmination and denouement. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!
3 Strategies to Close Your Presentation Powerfully. Use these 3 strategies in your conclusion to: recapture your audience's attention. get your audience to focus and remember your key points. help your audience connect with you and your topic. end your presentation powerfully. One: Include a Call to Action (CTA)
Find 61 different ways to say CONCLUSION, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
The conclusion is where things crystallise and where you summarise your main points. It is an excellent opportunity to leave a lasting impression. It's how your audience will remember you, so it shouldn't be taken for granted. In this Business English lesson, you will learn the Phrases on the topic of 'Concluding a Presentation.'.
Here are some tips for using a story to conclude a presentation: Make sure the story is brief. Choose a story that relates to the main points of the presentation. Stories about a customer experience or successful case study are effective. Make sure the story is relatable and encourages empathy from your audience. 7.
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