Intermediate (B1/B2)

Internal Corporate Operations — Ep 5: Presenting a Slide Deck Pitch | English B1-B2

Conversation Script

Presenter

So I've cut the deck down to twelve slides, just the essentials.

Manager

Twelve? Wait, really? Last week it was almost thirty.

Presenter

I know, right? I trimmed the background research and focused on the numbers.

Manager

Good call, because the client only cares about the bottom line anyway.

Presenter

Exactly, so I moved the budget breakdown up to slide three.

Manager

Hmm, I'm not sure that works before you've explained the problem.

Presenter

Fair point, maybe I should swap slides two and three around.

Manager

Yeah, lead with the pain point, then hit them with the savings.

Presenter

Got it, I'll also add a chart since the numbers alone feel dry.

Manager

A chart would definitely make the data easier to digest quickly.

Presenter

One more thing, should I mention the delayed timeline at all?

Manager

Better to address it upfront than have them ask awkward questions later.

Presenter

Okay, I'll add a slide explaining the delay and our backup plan.

Manager

Perfect, send me the updated version tonight so I can review it.