Presentation and Meeting Expressions

Business presentations and meetings require standardized expressions for guiding the audience and coordinating opinions. This lesson covers expressions for each stage: introduction, development, presenting opinions, and closing.

1. Introducing a Presentation

지금부터 신제품 출시 계획에 대해 말씀드리겠습니다.

jigeumbuteo sinjepum chulsi gyehoek-e daehae malsseumdeurigetseumnida.

From now on, I will present the new product launch plan.

발표는 크게 세 부분으로 나누어 진행하겠습니다.

balpyoneun keuge se bubun-euro nanueo jinhaenghagetseumnida.

The presentation will be divided into three main parts.

먼저 배경을 간략히 설명드리겠습니다.

meonjeo baegyeong-eul ganryakhi seolmyeongdeurigetseumnida.

First, I will briefly explain the background.

2. Transitions

When changing topics, use discourse markers such as '다음으로,' '이어서,' and '한편.'

다음으로 매출 현황을 살펴보겠습니다.

daeumeuro maechul hyeonhwang-eul salpyeobogetseumnida.

Next, let us look at the sales status.

이 자료에서 보시는 바와 같이 수익이 꾸준히 늘고 있습니다.

i jaryo-eseo bosineun bawa gachi suig-i kkujunhi neulgo itseumnida.

As you can see in this material, profits are steadily increasing.

이 부분은 잠시 후에 자세히 다루겠습니다.

i bubun-eun jamsi hu-e jasehi darugetseumnida.

I will cover this part in detail shortly.

When pointing to a slide during a presentation, use phrases such as '보시는 바와 같이' (as you can see) and '화면을 주목해 주시기 바랍니다' (please direct your attention to the screen).

3. Giving and Coordinating Opinions

When offering an opinion in a meeting, a softened, suggestive form is preferred over a definitive assertion. Even when disagreeing, use cushioning expressions that respect the other person.

제 생각에는 일정을 조금 앞당기는 것이 좋을 듯합니다.

je saenggag-eneun iljeong-eul jogeum apdanggineun geos-i jo-eul deuthamnida.

In my opinion, it would be good to move the schedule up a little.

말씀하신 부분에 대해 한 가지 보완하고 싶습니다.

malsseumhasin bubun-e daehae han gaji bowanhago sipseumnida.

I would like to add one point to what you mentioned.

Function	Expression	English
presenting an opinion	-(으)ㄴ/는 것이 좋을 듯합니다	It would be good to ...
partial agreement	말씀에는 공감하지만	I sympathize with your point, but ...
softened disagreement	다른 관점에서 보면	From a different perspective ...
closing	이상으로 발표를 마치겠습니다	This concludes my presentation

질문이 있으시면 언제든지 말씀해 주십시오.

jilmun-i isseusimyeon eonjedeunji malsseumhae jusipsio.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask at any time.

💡 Tip: To close a presentation, '이상입니다' or '이상으로 마치겠습니다' is a formal signal of conclusion. Adding a word of thanks to the audience leaves a good impression.

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