Presentation English
Handling Questions
How to respond to audience questions with confidence — whether you know the answer, need more time, or have to redirect the scope.
Dialogue Sample
A:
Does this approach work for smaller teams?
P:
That's a great point — let me address that directly. Yes, it works at smaller scale — you just skip the formal review stage. The core principle is the same.
A:
And what about the six-week timeline? Is that realistic?
P:
I'll come back to that in a moment — it connects to the next slide. But if I understand your question correctly, you're asking whether we can compress it further? I don't have the exact figures on hand, but based on similar projects, six to eight weeks is typical.
A:
Can you also cover the legal implications?
P:
That's outside the scope of today's presentation, but it's a genuinely important question — let me make sure I answer that fully in a follow-up.
Natural Phrases to Know
To acknowledge and answer
That's a great point — let me address that directly.
Let me make sure I answer that fully.
Good question — the short answer is...
To clarify or buy time
If I understand your question correctly...
I'll come back to that in a moment.
Let me just make sure I understood — are you asking about...?
To redirect or be honest
That's outside the scope of today's presentation, but...
I don't have the exact figures on hand, but...
I'll follow up on that after the session.
Your Turn — Fill in the Blanks
You are the Presenter. Use the phrases above to complete your lines.
A:
How does the cost compare to the current system?
P:
A:
Do you have a specific number?
P:
A:
Can you also speak to the HR implications?
P: