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In this lesson, you can learn how to make presentations in English.

Do you have to make presentations in english in your job imagine you have to give an important presentation in english tomorrow. how would you feel about it, this business english lesson will help you learn useful phrases and techniques to introduce yourself and your topic, keep your ideas organised, deal with problems, and respond to questions from audience members., quiz: presentations in english.

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1 . Question

For those who don’t ________ me, my name’s Elaine, and I work in the HR department.

Choose the missing word.

2 . Question

Write the words in the correct gaps. There is one word you don’t need to use.

Before we , let me myself : I’m Jenny and I’m the head of purchasing.

3 . Question

Put the words in order to create something you might say at the start of a presentation.

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4 . Question

Put these sentences in order to create the introduction to a presentation.

• I’ll begin by highlighting some of the issues that have faced the retail sector during the pandemic.
• Finally, I’ll suggest some solutions for how we might tackle them in the coming year.
• Then I’ll explain what we believe are our greatest challenges.

5 . Question

I’ll begin by lining out the policies, and then I’ll go on to highlight what they mean for you and your working habits.

The highlighted words are not used correctly; there should be one word (an -ing verb) instead. Write the correct word below.

6 . Question

Write the missing word to complete a common phrase used to introduce an interesting fact.

Did you that the average office worker in London spends more than two hours commuting to and from work?

7 . Question

Complete the gaps in Dale Carnegie’s famous quote about making presentations, using the verbs ‘say’ and ‘tell’ in the correct form.

“ the audience what you’re going to ; it, and then them what you’ve .”

8 . Question

Next, I’d like to talk about the new marketing drive to attract teens.

The highlighted words are an example of what?

• signposting language
• getting the audience’s attention
• inviting questions
• introducing yourself

9 . Question

Let’s move ________ and discuss the latest customer feedback report.

Choose the correct word.

10 . Question

At this , I’d to to the company’s performance on punctuality.

11 . Question

Put the words in order to create an example of signposting language.

12 . Question

Let’s examine this in more ________.

Choose the two words that are possible.

13 . Question

14 . question.

Write a two-word phrasal verb that’s used as signposting language at the end of a presentation. (You use the same phrasal verb to mean put paper around an item before giving it as a present).

To , let’s remind ourselves of why this should matter to everyone here.

15 . Question

So, you’ve heard what I have to say. What conclusions can you take ________ from this?

16 . Question

Which question is not an example of a filler phrase, which you might say if you need some thinking time?

• Where was I?
• So, what was I saying?
• What’s the word in English again?
• What’s your take on this?

The odd one out – in other words, the answer you’re looking for – is a question that asks for someone’s opinion.

17 . Question

Complete this signposting language with a seven-letter word that means ‘make something clear’. You might say this if you realise you need to explain something in a different way.

To , I wanted to say that …

18 . Question

Write the words in the correct gaps to create a sentence you might say to delay answering a question. There is one word you don’t need to use.

I’ve time for questions at the end of this session, so we’ll your idea later.

19 . Question

• You’ve raised an important point there. What does everyone else think about this?

What technique is this an example of?

• delaying the answer to a question
• deflecting the answer to a question
• dismissing a question

20 . Question

Thanks for your putting in , but I don’t see how that’s connected to what I’m saying.

The highlighted words are not used correctly; there should be a one-word noun instead. Write the correct word below.

1. How to Introduce Yourself and Your Topic

If some people in the audience don’t know who you are, you should introduce yourself and your position.

In a more formal setting, you could say something like this:

• Good morning everyone. For those who don’t know me, my name’s Simon, and I work in the marketing department.
• Hello everybody. Before we begin, let me introduce myself briefly: I’m Reese and I’m the head of HR.

If you work in a more informal company, you could say:

• Hi guys; if you don’t know me, I’m Sylvia and I work in digital marketing.
• Hello! I see some new faces, so I’ll introduce myself first: I’m Julia and I’m one of our customer service team.

Next, you need to introduce your topic.

If your presentation topic is simpler, you could just say one sentence, like this:

• Today, I’m going to be talking about our new HR policies and how they affect you.
• I’d like to talk to you today about quality control and why we’re all responsible for quality control, whichever department you work in.

If your topic is more complex, you might add more detail to break your idea into stages. For example:

• Today, I’m going to be talking about our new HR policies and how they affect you. I’ll begin by outlining the policies, and then I’ll go on to highlight what they mean for you and your working habits. Finally, I’ll briefly discuss why we feel these new policies are necessary and beneficial for us all.

Here’s another example:

• I’d like to talk to you today about quality control and why we’re all responsible for quality control, whichever department you work in. First of all, I’ll explain why ‘quality control’ has a broader meaning than you might expect. I’ll continue by giving examples of real quality control, and why this matters for all of us. To finish, I’ll be asking you to think of ways you can incorporate quality control into your working habits.

Here, you saw two examples. You can use these as templates to begin your presentation:

• I’ll begin by… and then I’ll… Finally, I’ll…
• First of all, I’ll… I’ll continue by… To finish, I’ll…

Okay, now you can practice! We’d like you to do two things.

First, practice introducing yourself informally, and explaining your topic in a simple way, with one sentence.

Then, practice introducing yourself formally, and explaining your topic in a more detailed way.

Pause the video and practice speaking. All the language you need is in this section.

Learn more about this topic with another free English video lesson from Oxford Online English: Greetings and Introductions .

Ready? Let’s move on!

2. How to Make a Strong Start

I’m sure that in your life, you’ve heard good speakers and bad speakers.

Good speakers grab your attention and don’t let go. You want to hear what they have to say. You feel interested and energised by listening to them.

Bad speakers are the opposite. Even if you try to make yourself listen, you find that your attention drifts away. Your eyelids feel heavy, and you have to struggle to stay awake.

So, here’s a question: what’s the difference between good speakers and bad speakers? And, how can you make sure you speak effectively when you make your presentation in English?

Here’s one way to think about it: bad speakers don’t think they have to earn your attention. Good speakers understand that no one has to listen to them, so they work hard to make you want to pay attention.

What does this mean for you, and your presentation?

Getting people’s attention starts from the beginning. You need to make it clear what people should expect from your presentation, and why they should care about what you have to say.

Sounds like a nice idea, but how do you do this?

Here are three techniques you can use.

One: establish a problem which many people in your audience have. Then, establish that you have a solution to their problem.

For example:

• Have you ever felt unfairly treated at work, or felt that the work you do isn’t appreciated? We’ve been working to design new HR policies that will make sure all staff get fair recognition for their contribution to the company.

In this way, you take a boring-sounding topic like HR policies, and you make it more relevant to your audience. How? By connecting it with their experiences and feelings.

The second technique? Mention an interesting fact, or a surprising statistic to get people’s attention.

• Did you know that the average office worker spends eight hours a day at work, but only does four hours of productive, useful work? I’m here to tell you about ‘quality control’, and how you can use this idea to make better use of your time.

Finally, you can engage people by telling a short story and connecting it to your topic. Stories are powerful, and they can add an emotional dimension to your topic if you do it well. For example:

• I once met a young salesman—I won’t mention his name. He spent several weeks building a relationship with a potential client. He worked overtime, and he was working so hard that he was under severe stress, which started to affect his personal life. In the end, he didn’t close the deal—the clients signed with another firm. Today, I’m going to talk about confidence as a sales tool, and how you can avoid the traps that this young man fell into.

Use one of these three techniques in your introduction to connect with your audience and show them why they should be interested in what you have to say.

Here’s a question for you: which technique would you prefer to use, and why?

Okay, now you’ve introduced your topic and you have everyone’s attention. What next?

3. Using Signposting Language

There’s a famous quote about making presentations:

• “Tell the audience what you’re going to say; say it, and then tell them what you’ve said.”

Have you heard this before? Do you know who said it?

This comes from Dale Carnegie , a very successful American salesman and writer. He lived a long time ago, but his advice is still relevant today.

So, here’s a question: what does the quote mean?

It means that your presentation shouldn’t just give information. You also need to show people how your information is organized.

To do this, you need signposting language.

Let me give you an example to explain.

Imagine you go to a website. The website is full of really useful, interesting information. But, the information is all on one page. There’s no organization, and you have to scroll up and down, up and down this huge page, trying to find what you need. Would you stay on that website?

Probably not. You’ll find a website which makes it easier for you to find the information you need.

What’s the point here?

The point is that having interesting or relevant information is not enough. How you structure and organize your information is equally important.

If you don’t structure your presentation clearly, people won’t pay attention, just like you won’t stay on a website if you can’t find the information you want.

So, how can you do this?

You use signposting language. This means using words and phrases to show the audience where your points begin and end, to show what’s coming next, and to remind them about things you talked about before.

• Okay, that covers the new policies. Next, I’d like to move on and discuss what these policies mean for you.
• Now that you’ve heard a bit about what not to do, let’s focus on positive advice to help you be more effective salespeople and close more of your leads.

When you say something like this, you aren’t giving people information about the topic of your presentation. Instead, you’re showing people where you are, and where you’re going next.

It’s a kind of signpost. You don’t need signposts to travel from one place to another, but they can make it easier.

What else can you use signposting language for?

You can use signposting language to move from one point to the next. For example:

• Next, I’d like to talk about…
• Let’s move on and discuss…
• At this point, I’d like to turn to…

You can use signposting language to add detail to an idea:

• Let me go into some more detail about…
• Let’s examine … in more depth.
• I’d like to elaborate on…

You can use signposting language to show that you’ve finished your main points, and you’ve reached your conclusion:

• To wrap up, let’s remind ourselves of why this should matter to everyone here.
• Let’s review the key points from this session.
• So, you’ve heard what I have to say. What conclusions can you take away from this?

If you have an important presentation in English, practice using signposting language.

Use signposting language to move between points, to show when you’re giving a summary or going into more detail, and to signal that you’ve reached your conclusion.

Okay, but things don’t always go so smoothly in real life. We know that! Let’s look at some advice and language for dealing with problems during your presentation.

4. Dealing With Problems

Imagine you’re making your presentation in English. What could go wrong? What problems could you have?

There are many common problems:

You might forget where you were, or forget an important word. You might realise that you said something wrong, or you didn’t explain something clearly. You might forget to mention something important. Or, someone might ask you an awkward question, which you have no idea how to answer.

Of course, there are other possibilities!

Let’s think about these problems. What can you do, and more importantly, what can you say in these situations?

First of all, it’s a good idea to make a cue card with key points, as well as any important vocabulary you need. If you lose your place, or you forget a word, it could help.

However, you can’t prepare for everything. So, it’s useful to learn some phrases to deal with problems smoothly.

If you lose your place, and can’t remember what to say next, you can use a filler phrase like:

If you still can’t remember, look at your cue card with your main points.

Of course, forgetting something isn’t ideal. But, if you do, it’s better to keep talking, rather than just standing there in silence.

What if you make a mistake, or you realise that you didn’t explain something well?

You could say:

• Let me rephrase that.
• Actually, what I meant to say is…
• To clarify, I wanted to say that…

In this way, you can correct yourself without admitting that you made a mistake!

What if you realise that you forgot to mention something important?

Use a phrase like this:

• Let me just add one more thing:…
• I’d like to add something to a point we discussed earlier.
• Let me return to an earlier point briefly.

Again, this allows you to correct your mistake in a confident way, so you look like you’re in control.

Finally, what do you do if someone asks you a difficult question, which you can’t answer?

You have a few options. First, you can delay giving an answer. For example:

• I’ve allocated time for questions at the end of this session, so we’ll address your idea later.
• I’m not in a position to answer that right now, but I’ll get back to you later this week.

This gives you time to think of an answer and do some research if you have to!

Next, you can deflect the question, by asking a question back, or maybe by asking other audience members what they think. For example:

• That’s an interesting question. Before I answer, I’d like to know: what’s your take on this?

Finally, if the question is irrelevant, you can dismiss the question and move on. For example:

• Thanks for your input, but I don’t see how that’s connected to what I’m saying.
• I don’t mean to be blunt, but I don’t think that’s relevant to today’s discussion.

Notice how you can use phrases like thanks for your input, but… or I don’t mean to be blunt, but… to make your language more indirect and polite.

So, for dealing with difficult questions, just remember the three d’s: delay, deflect, dismiss!

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English Presentation Structure (Introduction, Closing) & useful Phrases

02.21.20   •  #powerpoint #presentation #english.

When giving a presentation in english, there are certain guidelines you should follow. Maybe you haven't got a lot of experience presenting - or you would simply like to refresh your already existing knowledge - we're here to teach you the basics about presenting and provide you with a free list of useful phrases and the basic structure you can in your presentation!

1. Structure

The general structure of a presentation is the following:

• Introduction

It is up to you to design these three parts. Using videos or everyday-examples can be a great way to introduce the audience to the topic. The important thing is that you capture the audience's attention from the beginning by making an interesting introduction. The main part is where you present your topic, ideally divided into sections. You can be creative with it - incorporate images, videos, stories or interactive polls . We generally recommend using different kinds of elements, as that makes the presentation more lively. Make sure your main part is well structured, so your audience can follow. In the conclusion, you should give a short summary of the points you made without adding any new information. You can also make an appeal to your audience in the end.

2. Useful Phrases

Here you'll find several phrases that you'll need in every presentation. Of course, you should adapt them and use them in a context that is suitable for your setting. The phrases are divided into subcategories so you can find what you're looking for more easily.

Starting your Presentation

In your introduction, you should:

Welcome your audience

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you to my presentation about...

Introduce yourself

I am ... (from company ...) and today I would like to introduce you to the topic of ...

My name is ... and I am going to talk about ... today.

Icebreakers (for audience engagement)

Icebreaker polls are an amazing way to engage your audience instantly. They function as a fun and playful element at the beginning, giving you the perfect start you need to give a successful presentation. Click here to read our detailed post about icebreaker polls!

Mention the presentation topic and the reason for giving the presentation

I am grateful to be here today and tell you you about...

I would like to take this opportunity to talk about ...

I am here today to talk to you about ...

The reason why I am here today to talk about ... is ...

The purpose of this presentation is to ...

My goal today is to ...

Hopefully, by the end of the presentation, you will all know more about ...

Give a short overview of the content

To make it as understandable as possible, I divided my presentation into ... parts. In the first part, I will concentrate on ..., the second part will be about ..., ...

First of all, I will give you a short introduction, then we will move on to ...

... and finally, I will give you some insights to ...

Here are a few phrases that you could use during the whole presentation, but especially in the main part.

Engage your audience

In order to raise the audience's attention and improve their engagement, it is extremely important to make contact with them. A great way to do so is by adding interactive elements such as polls. If you would like to know more about this topic, read our article on How To Boost Audience Engagement . You can also use a software like SlideLizard , which allows you to conduct live polls, do Q&A sessions with your audience, share your resources and many more benefits that take your presentation to the next level.

Please raise your hand if you ...

Have you ever thought about ... ?

I would like to do a poll about ...

Please ask any questions as soon as they arrive.

On one hand, … on the other hand…

Comparing … with …, we can see that…

Clearly, … makes more sense than …

Whereas Option A is …, Option B is …

Making new points

Firstly,… Secondly,…

What also has to be mentioned is…

Next, I would like to bring up the topic of…

That being said, now we are going to take a look at…

Let's move on to the next topic.

On the next slide,…

The last thing I would like to mention is…

We made a whole blog post about how to pose questions in your presentation: The Right Way to do a Question Slide .

Talking about images or videos

In this image you can clearly see that ...

We are now going to take a look at a picture/video of ...

I'm going to show you a video by ... about ... now.

I've prepared a video about ...

Talking about statistics and charts

I am now addressing this graph that refers to the results of study XY.

In the graph on this slide, you can see that ...

The average is at ...

This graph clearly shows that the majority ...

According to this graph, the focus should be on ...

What that study tells us for practice is that we should ...

Emphasizing

I would like to emphasize the importance of ...

Moreover, it has to be said that ...

I want to stress the importance of ...

We always have to remember that ...

This is of high significance because ...

That part is especially important because ...

When something goes wrong

I am sorry, but it seems like the projector isn't working.

Could someone please help me with ...?

Is anybody here who knows how to ...?

Could someone give me a hand with ...

I would like to apologize for ...

I apologize for the technical problems, we are going to continue in a minute.

I am sorry for the inconvenience.

End of Presentation

In the conclusion, you should...

Sum up the main points

In conclusion I can say that…

To sum up the main points,…

With all mentioned aspects taken into consideration, I can say that…

Make an appeal

So please, in the future, try to be conscious about...

Please take a moment to think about...

I would like to encourage you to...

Thank your audience and say goodbye

It was a pleasure being here today.

Thank you for listening and goodbye.

Thank you for being such a great, engaged audience. Goodbye.

Thank you so much for listening, see you next time.

What is the structure of a presentation?

Your presentations should always have an Introduction, a Main part and a Conclusion.

What is a good way to begin a presentation?

You can start by introducing yourself, giving an overview of your topic, telling a little story or showing the audience an introductory video or image.

What are good phrases to use in English presentations?

There are many phrases that will make your presentation a lot more professional. Our blog post gives you a detailed overview.

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Starting a presentation in english: methods and examples.

• By Jake Pool

If you’re going to make it in the professional world, most likely you’ll have to give a presentation in English at some point. No reason to get nervous!

Most of the work involved lies in the introduction. You may or may not need an English presentation PPT file, your topic, audience, or time limit may vary, but a strong opening is a must no matter what! Everything that follows can build from the opening outline you present to your audience.

Let’s look at some guidelines for starting a presentation in English. If you can master this part, you’ll never have to worry about the rest!

Opening in a Presentation in English

While it’s important to have your entire presentation organized and outlined, planning and organization are especially important in the introduction. This is what will guide you through a clear and concise beginning. Let’s look at how to start a presentation with well-organized thoughts .

Introduction Outline

• Introduce yourself and welcome everyone.
• State the purpose of your presentation
• Give a short overview of the presentation

As we say, it’s as easy as 1-2-3. (No need for a more detailed English presentation script!) Let’s examine the first step.

1. Introduce Yourself & Welcome Everyone

The self-introduction is your opportunity to make a good first impression. Be sure to open with a warm welcome and use language that is familiar and natural. Based on your audience, there are a few different expressions you can use to start your presentation.

If you’re presenting to coworkers who may already know you:

• Hello, [name] here. I would like to thank you all for your time. As you may know, I [describe what you do/your job title] I look forward to discussing [topic] today.
• Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. Thank you for being here. For those who don’t know me, my name is [name], and for those who know me, hello again.

If you’re presenting to people you’ve never met:

• Hello everyone, it’s nice to meet you all. My name is [name] and I am the [job/title].
• Hello. Welcome to [event]. My name is [name] and I am the [job/title]. I’m glad you’re all here.

There are certainly more ways to make an introduction. However, it’s generally best to follow this format:

• Start with a polite welcome and state your name.
• Follow with your job title and/or the reason you’re qualified to speak on the topic being discussed.

2. State the Purpose of Your Presentation

Now that your audience knows who you are and your qualifications, you can state the purpose of your presentation. This is where you clarify to your audience what you’ll be talking about.

So, ask yourself, “ What do I want my audience to get from this presentation? ”

• Do you want your audience to be informed?
• Do you need something from your audience?
• Do you want them to purchase a product?
• Do you want them to do something for the community or your company?

With your goal in mind, you can create the next couple of lines of your presentation. Below are some examples of how to start.

• Let me share with you…
• I’d like to introduce you to [product or service]
• Today I want to discuss…
• I want to breakdown for you [topic]
• Let’s discuss…
• Today I will present the results of my research on [topic]
• By the end of this presentation, you’ll understand [topic]
• My goal is to explain…
• As you know, we’ll be talking about…

When talking about the purpose of your presentation, stick to your goals. You purpose statement should be only one to three sentences. That way, you can give your audience a clear sense of purpose that sets them up for the rest of the presentation.

3. A Short Overview of the Presentation

The final step in starting your presentation is to give a short outline of what you’ll be presenting. People like a map of what to expect from a presentation.

It helps them organize their thoughts and gives a sense of order. Also, it lets the audience know why they’re listening to you. This is what you’ll use to grab their attention, and help them stay focused throughout the presentation.

Here are some examples of how you can outline your presentation:

• Today, I’m going to cover… Then we’ll talk about… Lastly, I’ll close on…
• We’re going to be covering some key information you need to know, including…
• My aim with this presentation is to get you to… To do that we’ll be talking about…
• I’ve divided my presentation into [number] sections… [List the sections]
• Over the next [length of your presentation] I’m going to discuss…

That’s it! It’s as simple as 1-2-3. If you have a fear of public speaking or are not confident about presenting to a group of people, follow these three steps. It’s a simple structure that can get you off to a good start. With that in mind, there are other ways to bring your introduction to the next level too! Read on for bonus tips on how to really engage your audience, beyond the basics.

For a Strong Presentation in English, Engage your Audience

Presentations aren’t everyone’s strongest ability, and that’s OK. If you’re newer to presenting in English, the steps above are the basics to getting started. Once you’re more comfortable with presenting, though, you can go a step further with some extra tricks that can really wow your audience.

Mastering the skill of engaging an audience will take experience. Fortunately, there are many famous speakers out there you can model for capturing attention. Also, there are some common techniques that English-speakers use to gain an audience’s attention.

*How and when you use these techniques in your introduction is at your discretion, as long as you cover the 3 steps of the introduction outline that we discussed earlier.*

Do or say something shocking.

The purpose of shocking your audience is to immediately engage them. You can make a loud noise and somehow relate the noise to your presentation. Or, you can say, “ Did you know that… ” and follow with a shocking story or statistic. Either way, the objective is to create surprise to draw their attention.

Tell a story

Telling a story related to your presentation is a great way to get the audience listening to you.

You can start by saying, “ On my way to [location] the other day… ” or “ On my way here, I was reminded of… ” and then follow with a story. A good story can make your presentation memorable.

Ask your audience to take part

Sometimes a good introduction that captures attention will involve asking for help from the audience. You can ask the audience to play a quick game or solve a puzzle that’s related to your presentation. Also, you could engage the audience with a group exercise. This is a great way to get people involved in your presentation.

There are many more ways to engage the audience, so get creative and see what you can think up! Here are some resources that will help you get started.

Also, if you want to get better at public speaking (and help your English speaking too!), a great organization to know about is the Toastmasters . The organization is dedicated to helping you be a better speaker, and there are many local groups in America. They offer free lessons and events to help you master your English speaking, and also offer additional help to paying members.

The Takeaway

A presentation in English? No problem, as long as your introduction sets you up for success . Admittedly, this can be easier said than done. Native speakers and non-native speakers alike sometimes struggle with getting a good start on their English presentation. But the advice above can help you get the confidence you need to lay a good foundation for your next speech !

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1 – Hi, how are you? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

2 – What’s your name? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

3 – Where are you from? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

4 – Where do you live? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

5 – How old are you? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

6 – What are your hobbies? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

7 – When were you born? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

8 – Where were you born? ⇒   — I live in Vancouver. I’m fine, thank you. My name is Mike. I like to read books and play video games. I was born in 1999. I was born in Toronto. I’m from Canada. I’m 17 years old.

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Réussir son entretien d’embauche en anglais : apprendre à se présenter correctement

Les entretiens sont toujours un peu stressants, d’autant plus lorsqu’ils ne se déroulent pas en Français  ! La peur de ne pas trouver les bons mots, de ne pas pouvoir s’exprimer de manière adéquate et de laisser filer une belle opportunité professionnelle assiège de nombreux candidats.

Vous êtes ici, c’est bon signe : le secret pour réussir un entretien, c’est justement de se préparer ! Dans cet article, nous vous proposons quelques exemples pour se présenter en anglais pendant un entretien d’embauche .

Entretien d’embauche en anglais : comment se présenter ?

Briser la glace : les premiers mots de l’entretien.

Avant de penser à se présenter en anglais, pensez aux premiers mots que vous allez prononcer au début de l’entretien d’embauche. Que celui-ci se déroule en face-to-face ou via un entretien téléphonique, les premiers échanges donneront le ton au reste de l’interview.

• How is your day going? /How are you today? = Comment se déroule votre journée ? /Comment allez-vous aujourd’hui ?
• Did you have a nice weekend? = Avez-vous passé un bon week-end ?
• This office location is amazing! I love this district. = Ces bureaux sont idéalement situés ! J’aime beaucoup ce quartier.
• Isn’t this a great weather we are having? = N’est-ce pas un temps formidable ?

Quoi qu’il en soit, rappelez-vous que le plus important reste votre attitude et votre état d’esprit . Sans conviction et confiance en vous, vos mots n’auront pas l’impact souhaité. Si vous avez besoin d’un petit coup de pouce pour booster l’estime de soi avant votre entretien, ne vous privez surtout pas de lire notre sélection de citations motivantes en anglais .

Tell me about yourself : se présenter brièvement en anglais lors d’un entretien d’embauche

Que ce soit en français ou en anglais, un entretien d’embauche commence généralement par une brève présentation. À priori, rien de bien compliqué. Mais avec le stress, l’exercice peut vite devenir laborieux . Entre trop en dire et pas assez, il y a un équilibre à trouver. Et sans préparation, ce n’est pas toujours évident.

Voici quelques exemples simples et efficaces pour vous présenter en anglais au tout début de l’entretien :

• My name is (…), I am (…) years old, I am a (…). I have graduated from (…) and I am currently working as a (…) at (…). = Je m’appelle (…), j’ai (…) ans, je suis (…). J’ai été diplomé(e) à (…) et j’occupe actuellement le poste de (…) chez (…).
• I am a (…) with (…) years of experience. I was in charge of (…). = Je suis (…), j’ai (…) années d’expérience. J’occupais le poste de (…).
• I have spent the last (…) years developing my (…) skills at (…). = J’ai passé les dernières (…) années à développer mes compétences de (…) chez (…).

Si votre niveau d’anglais vous le permet, peut-être pourriez-vous penser à une manière plus originale et plus personnelle de vous présenter. Dans cet article tiré du site The Muse , Lily Zhang (conseillère d’orientation) propose une réponse type « présent, passé, futur »  :

• Parlez de votre poste actuel , en citant éventuellement un évènement marquant, comme le lancement d’un produit, la réussite d’un projet de grande envergure, etc.
• Ensuite, décrivez brièvement les grandes étapes de votre carrière , ou de vos expériences passées.
• Enfin, terminez en expliquant brièvement pourquoi vous postulez pour ce poste .

Parler de son expérience professionnelle en anglais

Le recruteur cherchera à en savoir plus au sujet de votre passé professionnel. Pour répondre correctement à ses questions, il est important de bien avoir ciblé le profil type recherché par le recruteur pour ainsi fournir des éléments qui soient pertinents et en relation directe avec les besoins de l’entreprise .

• I have (…) years experience in/with/doing (…) = J’ai (…) années d’expérience en tant que/avec (…).
• I am an experienced (…) and I have great (…) skills. = Je suis un(e) (…) avec (…) années d’expérience et j’ai d’excellentes compétences en (…).
• I was in charge of (…) and one of my responsibilities was (…). = J’étais responsable de (…) et l’une de mes missions était (…).
• I have always been deft/competent/connoisseur at (…) = j’ai toujours été doué/compétent/connaisseur (…)
• During my career, I learned a lot about (…) = Au cours de ma carrière, j’ai énormément appris au sujet de (…).
• I know how to (…). Indeed, that’s why I am here, I think these skills can be useful for the company. = Je sais comment (…). C’est d’ailleurs pour cette raison que je suis ici, je pense que ces compétences peuvent être utiles à votre entreprise.
• When I was in charge of (…) I had to deal with (…) and I think that kind of experience might be beneficial for your company. = Lorsque j’étais responsable de (…), j’ai dû apprendre à gérer (…) et je pense que ce genre d’expérience peut être un plus pour l’entreprise.

Présenter ses qualités et ses défauts en anglais

Un moment redouté par la plupart des candidats, celui où le recruteur demande : What are your strengths ? Et what are your weaknesses? Parler de ses défauts et de ses qualités en anglais n’est pas un exercice aisé. Bien souvent, le manque de vocabulaire empêche de tirer profit de l’occasion pour mettre en valeur les traits de caractère .

Exemples de qualités en anglais

• I’ve always been a natural leader, I am proud of my ability to manage cross-functional groups. = J’ai toujours eu l’âme d’un leader, je suis fière de ma capacité à gérer une équipe pluridisciplinaire.
• I am an empathetic person, I know how to make people feel heard. = Je suis quelqu’un de très empathique, je sais m’y prendre pour que les personnes se sentent écoutées.
• I am tenacious. = Je suis tenace.
• I am creative and I am able to think outside the box, so I always find a solution and having great ideas. = Je suis créatif/créative et je sais secouer les paradigmes lorsqu’il le faut, ainsi je trouve toujours une solution et des idées originales.

Exemples de défauts en anglais

• I can be too critical of myself, I regularly feel that I could have done more, even if I know I’ve done it well. = Je suis parfois un peu trop dur(e) avec moi-même, j’ai souvent la sensation d’avoir pu mieux faire, même si je sais que j’ai correctement fait les choses.
• I am naturally shy so I have to make a big effort to speak up. = Je suis naturellement timide, alors je dois faire un gros effort pour hausser la voix.
• I take on too much responsibility and I can get very frustrated if goals aren’t achieved. = J’ai tendance à assumer trop de responsabilités et je peux me frustrer facilement si les objectifs ne sont pas atteints.
• I need to be under pressure to be really efficient. = J’ai besoin d’être sous pression pour être réellement efficace.

Poser des questions au sujet du poste à pourvoir

Lors d’un entretien d’embauche en anglais, on a tendance à se focaliser sur le fait de se présenter. Mais, une fois cela fait, l’échange n’est pas terminé ! En effet, lorsque le recruteur aura cerné votre profil, il vous laissera sans doute la parole pour que vous puissiez poser vos questions.

Pour vous démarquer, il est important de montrer votre intérêt de manière appropriée et par la même occasion, profitez-en pour éclaircir le moindre de vos doutes au sujet du poste.

• What does a typical day look like? = À quoi ressemble un jour typique ?
• What are the kinds of skills and experiences you are looking for? = Quels sont les compétences et le type d’expériences que vous recherchez ?
• What is the biggest challenge that someone would face in this position? = Quel serait le plus grand défi que l’on puisse avoir à relever sur ce poste ?
• Is this a new position? = Est-ce une création de poste ?
• Are there opportunities for professional development? = Est-ce qu’il y a des opportunités d’évolution professionnelle ?
• Where do you see the company in the next few years? = Où voyez-vous l’entreprise dans les prochaines années ?

Conclure l’entretien

Votre présentation en anglais étant terminée, l’entretien d’embauche est sur le point de conclure. Le plus dur est passé, mais soignez votre communication jusqu’au bout . Avant de partir, demandez à votre recruteur s’il a d’autres questions à vous poser, puis remerciez-le pour le temps accordé.

• Can I answer any final question to you? = Est-ce que je peux répondre à d’autres questions ?
• Is there anything else I can provide you? = Que puis-je faire de plus pour vous ?
• When do you plan to inform candidates of your decision? = Quand pensez-vous informer les candidats de votre décision ?
• Thank you for taking the time to meet me today, I look forward to hearing from you. = Merci d’avoir pris le temps de me recevoir aujourd’hui, j’attends de vos nouvelles.
• I really enjoyed our time, thank you. = J’ai beaucoup apprécié notre échange, merci.

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