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.
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:
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.
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:
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
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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