36 phrases · Levels: A2B1B2
Buongiorno a tutti. Sono [nome] e oggi vi parlerò di...
Good morning everyone. I am [name] and today I will be talking to you about...
Use as the very opening of any Italian professional presentation or speech. It is direct, clear, and immediately orients the audience.
La presentazione è divisa in tre parti principali.
The presentation is divided into three main parts.
Use early in a presentation to give the audience a clear roadmap of what to expect. Structuring in three parts is a universally effective approach.
Passiamo ora al punto successivo.
Let us now move on to the next point.
Use to signal transitions between sections of a presentation, keeping the audience oriented and the pace moving.
Come mostra il grafico, i dati indicano una crescita del 20%.
As the chart shows, the data indicates a 20% growth.
Use to direct the audience's attention to visual data on slides, making the interpretation explicit rather than leaving it to them.
Vi siete mai chiesti perché i nostri clienti ci scelgono?
Have you ever asked yourselves why our customers choose us?
Use a rhetorical question to engage the audience, create curiosity, and introduce a key point in a memorable way.
Per rendere il concetto più chiaro, vi faccio un esempio concreto.
To make the concept clearer, I will give you a concrete example.
Use before giving a real-world example, case study, or story that illustrates an abstract point you have just made.
In sintesi, il messaggio chiave di questa sezione è...
In summary, the key message of this section is...
Use to summarise a section before moving on, reinforcing the main point and aiding retention.
Sono aperto/a a qualsiasi domanda o riflessione.
I am open to any question or reflection.
Use at the end of a presentation or section to invite audience participation, questions, or broader discussion.
È una domanda interessante. Ci tengo a risponderle con precisione.
That is an interesting question. I want to answer it precisely.
Use when you receive a difficult or unexpected question and need a moment to think before answering, without appearing flustered.
Come potete vedere sulla slide, il trend è chiaro.
As you can see on the slide, the trend is clear.
Use to direct the audience's attention to a specific visual on the screen and make an explicit statement about what it shows.
Vi chiedo di partecipare a un breve esercizio.
I ask you to take part in a brief exercise.
Use to introduce an interactive exercise, poll, or audience participation moment in the middle of a presentation.
Secondo uno studio di McKinsey del 2025, le aziende che investono in...
According to a McKinsey study from 2025, companies that invest in...
Use when citing external research, statistics, or expert opinion to give credibility to your argument.
Prendiamoci un momento per riflettere su questo dato.
Let us take a moment to reflect on this piece of data.
Use to create a deliberate pause after presenting a striking statistic or piece of information, letting it sink in before continuing.
Questo ci porta direttamente al punto successivo.
This brings us directly to the next point.
Use to create a smooth, logical transition between points, showing that the presentation has internal coherence.
Mettiamo a confronto i due scenari possibili.
Let us compare the two possible scenarios.
Use when presenting a comparison between options, scenarios, or strategies to help the audience make a decision.
Per concludere, le tre azioni che vi chiedo di approvare sono...
To conclude, the three actions I am asking you to approve are...
Use at the end of a decision-making presentation to state clearly what you are asking the audience to do or approve.
La ringrazio, ne parliamo al termine della presentazione.
Thank you, we will discuss it at the end of the presentation.
Use when an audience member interrupts with a question mid-presentation and you want to politely defer it without losing your thread.
Non ho la risposta a questa domanda, ma posso verificare e farvi sapere.
I do not have the answer to this question, but I can check and let you know.
Use when asked a question you genuinely cannot answer, rather than guessing or being evasive.
Vi chiedo di esprimere il vostro parere su questa proposta.
I ask you to express your opinion on this proposal.
Use at the decision point of a presentation to invite stakeholders to share their views before any formal vote or approval.
Grazie per la vostra attenzione e per il tempo dedicatomi.
Thank you for your attention and for the time you dedicated to me.
Use as the final closing words of any Italian professional presentation.
Sono convinto/a che questa strategia porterà risultati concreti.
I am convinced that this strategy will deliver concrete results.
Use to express confidence in your recommendation, particularly when you want to inspire confidence in decision-makers.
Torno brevemente su questo punto perché è fondamentale.
I briefly return to this point because it is fundamental.
Use when you realise a key point needs reinforcement or when a question from the audience makes you want to revisit something you covered earlier.
Lasciamo la sala con questo pensiero:
Let us leave this room with this thought:
Use to introduce a powerful closing statement, quote, or visual that will leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Pensate alla nostra azienda come a una barca a vela.
Think of our company as a sailing boat.
Use a metaphor to make a complex business concept accessible and memorable, especially for non-specialist audiences.
Questo risultato non sarebbe stato possibile senza il contributo di tutto il team.
This result would not have been possible without the contribution of the whole team.
Use when presenting results achieved collaboratively, to acknowledge the team and avoid appearing arrogant.
Per chi non è del settore, spiego brevemente cosa significa questo termine.
For those not in the sector, I briefly explain what this term means.
Use when presenting to a mixed audience that may include non-specialists, before using a technical term.
Accelero un po' per rispettare i tempi.
I will speed up a little to keep within the time.
Use when you realise you are running over time and need to pick up the pace to finish within the allocated slot.
Nella mia esperienza, questo approccio funziona perché...
In my experience, this approach works because...
Use to ground a recommendation in personal or professional experience, giving it authenticity beyond data alone.
Questo progetto è pienamente allineato con gli obiettivi strategici dell'azienda.
This project is fully aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
Use to show that your proposal is not a personal initiative but directly serves the company's stated goals — essential for gaining approval.
Ringrazio [nome] per l'opportunità di presentare qui oggi.
I thank [name] for the opportunity to present here today.
Use at the very start of a presentation at a conference, client's office, or event where you have been invited to speak.
Vi lascio una copia del materiale presentato.
I leave you with a copy of the material presented.
Use after a presentation to offer handouts, printed slides, or a digital file of your slides to the audience.
Sono entusiasta di questa opportunità e pronto/a a iniziare subito.
I am enthusiastic about this opportunity and ready to start immediately.
Use to close a pitch or project proposal with energy and commitment, leaving the audience feeling your motivation.
Prendo un momento per raccogliere le idee.
I take a moment to collect my thoughts.
Use when you lose your thread mid-presentation and need a brief pause to recover, rather than filling the silence with filler sounds.
Apprezzerei molto il vostro feedback su questa proposta.
I would greatly appreciate your feedback on this proposal.
Use to invite critical feedback at the end of a presentation, creating a dialogue rather than a one-way communication.
Secondo i dati ISTAT, in Italia il fenomeno riguarda il 35% della popolazione.
According to ISTAT data, in Italy the phenomenon concerns 35% of the population.
Use when presenting statistics about Italy to an Italian audience, citing the country's authoritative national statistics institute.
Il passo successivo che vi propongo è approvare il piano entro fine settimana.
The next step I propose to you is to approve the plan by the end of the week.
Use to end a decision-seeking presentation with a specific, time-bound call to action.