The Main Body
In the main body we elaborate a point developing it in more detail or expanding it into a main issue. During the course of a talk, it is necessary to refer to some previous point or topic. This is a useful device, for it gives a sense of continuity and wholeness to the talk. Some useful expressions are: As I said/mentioned earlier, As you will remember…
OPENING THE MAIN SECTION
  • Let me start by posing the question…
  • Iʼd like to start by drawing your attention to…
  • Let me begin by noting that…
 
MOVING TO A NEW POINT
  • Iʼd like to turn now to the question of…
  • Let me turn now to the issue of…
  • Having looked at this subject letʼs now turn to…
 
POSTPONING
  • Iʼll be returning to this point later.
  • As will be shown later…
  • Later, Iʼll be coming back to…