Glossary: Signpost Language: Giving examples

'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.

7. Giving examples

You will probably find yourself giving examples on certain aspects of your presentation. Introduce these examples by saying things like:

For example, ...
A good example of this is ...
As an illustration, ...
To illustrate this point ...
To give you an example, ...