Effective Signposting in Presentations

Adrien and Nicole introduce signposting, a technique for structuring presentations. They explain its importance for both the presenter and the audience. The video covers nine basic signposting sentences that help in transitioning between points, changing direction, and summarizing. These include phrases like 'to move on', 'to recap', and 'to conclude'. The video concludes with encouragement to use these techniques in future presentations.

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Mike and Emily

• John and Jane

• Tom and Lisa

• Adrien and Nicole

What is the main purpose of signposting in presentations?

• To provide a clear structure

• To entertain the audience

• To lengthen the presentation

• To add humor

How many basic signposting sentences are introduced?

• Seven

• Nine

• Five

• Eleven

Which phrase is used to introduce a new point in a presentation?

• To summarize

• To conclude

• To move on

• To digress

What phrase should you use to change direction in your presentation?

• To turn to

• To recap

• To expand on

• To conclude

Which phrase is used to refer back to an earlier point?

• To digress

• To summarize

• To go back

• To elaborate on

What phrase is used to repeat the main points?

• To expand on

• To digress

• To recap

• To conclude

Which phrase is used to provide a wider perspective?

• To summarize

• To go back

• To expand on

• To move on

What phrase should you use for a deeper analysis?

• To turn to

• To digress

• To elaborate on

• To conclude

Which phrase is used to give the basics?

• To go back

• To expand on

• To summarize

• To digress