Presenting Data in English? 3 Sentence Starters You Can Use Right Away

If you've ever felt like you were fumbling through a chart in English, you're not alone.

Many professionals—especially non-native speakers—can interpret data just fine but struggle to present it clearly and confidently. And the feeling of insecurity usually starts with... how to start.

Here are three simple sentence starters you can use immediately in your next presentation:

📊 "The data shows a clear trend toward..."

 Great for line graphs or longitudinal studies. It sets you up to describe movement over time.

📉 "One key insight from this chart is..."

 Perfect for highlighting what matters most. It helps your audience focus on takeaways, not just numbers.

📈 "Compared to [last year/quarter/region], we see..."

 Use this to make comparisons quickly and clearly—ideal for bar charts or tables.

These phrases are easy to remember, adaptable for many contexts, and—most importantly—they help you feel and sound professional and natural. Next time you're explaining a graph in a meeting, try one of these. You might be surprised how much more confident you sound.

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