Build your vocabulary for professional presentations and business talks. These terms reflect the language of structured communication — from opening remarks to concluding takeaways.
💬 Useful phrases “I'd like to start by giving you a brief overview.” — a standard opening to orient the audience before the main content “Moving on to my next point...” — a transition phrase connecting one section of a presentation to the next “As I mentioned earlier...” — referencing a point previously made to reinforce or connect ideas “The data clearly shows that...” — introducing evidence to support a claim or argument “To put this in perspective...” — providing context to help the audience understand the significance of information “Are there any questions so far?” — an invitation to pause and check comprehension or invite clarification “Let me illustrate this with an example.” — signaling that a concrete example is about to be given “In conclusion, I'd like to highlight three key takeaways.” — introducing a final summary of the most important points
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
1. The two sides have not come to an agreement. They are still __________________________.
Correct answer: deadlocked.
2. It is doubtful that the parties will come to an agreement. There is little hope of a __________________________.
Correct answer: breakthrough.
3. So, neither party is willing to __________________________? No. Neither one will make concessions.
Correct answer: compromise.
4. There is __________________________ in our position = We have not changed our position
Correct answer: no change.
5. Negotiations are at an __________________________. The parties are unable to come to an agreement.
Correct answer: impasse.
6. When negotiations ____________________, they continue but make uncertain or uneven progress.
Correct answer: falter.
7. When will this agreement ____________________ (meaning: start to operate or become legally valid)?
Correct answer: come into effect.
8. We hope to __________________________ an agreement by Friday.
Correct answer: reach.
9. The talks broke down. = The talks ____________________.
Correct answer: collapsed.
10. Both sides are hoping for a successful __________________________. (meaning: result)