Can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes and developing particular points
Complex subject presentation
Vocabulary
to develop sub-topics — desenvolver sub-temas
The speaker developed the sub-topics with enviable coherence.
O orador desenvolveu os sub-temas com uma coerência invejável.to structure the presentation — estruturar a exposição
Knowing how is essential for keeping attention.
Saber estruturar a exposição é essencial para manter a atenção.to elaborate the points — aprofundar os pontos
After the introduction, he elaborated on the most controversial points of the issue.
Após a introdução, aprofundou os pontos mais polémicos da questão.to establish connections — estabelecer ligações
The way he established connections between the various topics was remarkable.
Foi notável a forma como estabeleceu ligações entre os vários temas.to present an overview — apresentar uma visão global
At the start, he presented an overview of the problem.
No início, apresentou uma visão global do problema.to give depth — conferir profundidade
The historical examples gave depth to the presentation.
Os exemplos históricos conferiram profundidade à exposição.
Grammar
Cleft sentences in English
Using structures like 'It was X that...' to highlight and focus the element the speaker considers most significant
- It was the lack of investment that held the project back.
- It is precisely this point that I want to develop further.
Cultural notes
British English cleft constructions carry strong contrastive focus, so they are reserved for genuine disagreement or emphasis. Over-use can sound argumentative; neutral information is normally carried by intonation instead.