Glossary: Signpost Language: Introducing the topic

'Signpost language' refers to the words and phrases that tell your audience was has just happened and what is going to happen next. Such language is useful when guiding your listeners through your presentation.

2. Introducing the topic

At the start of your presentation you need to introduce your topic so your audience is aware of what you are going to be talking about. You can use the following phrases:

The subject/topic of my presentation is ...
I'm going to talk about ...
My topic today is ...
My presentation is concerned with ...
Hello and welcome to my presentation on ...