Presenting a paper

Speech Patterns for Participating in Scientific Discussions

The subject of the conference is ... The conference produced a lively discussion because ... The discussion is lively and fruitful... The topic of the discussion is ... The discussion will be developed on the problem of... The discussion deals with the problem of... Lengthy discussion was held concerning ... The reports (presentations) will be followed by a discussion. Questions as to ... became the object of an intensive debate I'd like to raise the following point in the discussion ... One of the principal issues being discussed is ... The results of our debate show ... It emerges clearly from Your presentation that... Several participants pointed out that... It is necessary to stress that...

The people taking part in the discussion emphasize that... The view that... is especially interesting ... The differences of opinion center mainly on ... Some ideas concerning ... triggered of a lively discussion on ... Controversial standpoints were expressed in connection with ... Different assessments were made regarding the questions ... Several participants expressed conviction that ... In many instances participants expressed contrary views on ... The most outstanding differences of opinion concern ... The question is still to be; examined in detail in ... I support the view of ... In my opinion the report was extremely ... With this in mind ...

Among those who took part in the discussion ... As a result of the discussion ... It is remarkable that the discussion has shown

to present a paper – представить научный доклад

to do research – проводить исследование

to discuss … in detail – подробно / в деталях обсуждать

to emphasise, focus, stick – делать акцент на, делать упор на ч-л.

to note the difference – отметить разницу

to point out – выделить, указать

to give an explanation of - давать объяснение

to come to / draw a conclusion, conclude – делать выводы

Speech patterns for making a presentation

Mr. (Miss) Chairman!

Chairwoman! Dear collègues! Esteemed collègues!

It is a pleasure for me...

It is the greatest pleasure for me to hold/attend the Conference (to deliver the speech, to give a speech)

The topic I am going to focus on the problem... (idea, issue) According to ... the problem remains topical (challenging, up-to-date)... Г d like to underline the fact that ...

In this paper 1 would like to raise some questions related to ...

I'd like to begin my report with ... First some introductory remarks as to ... I'd like to make some explanatory remarks on .

Bearing in mind the main directions ...

I’d like to indicate ... (mention only) But before doing this I'd like to outline ...

Personally I find it necessary to emphasize that ... This is not to say that...

On the basis of these considerations we may ...

It is incorrect to state that ...

This report deals with .. .(is devoted to, is oriented forward to) ...

I'd like to emphasize that...

In this connection particular importance should be given to ... I would say in this connection that ...

This gives rise to the view that... (from the before mentioned view) ...

With regard to the problem mentioned ... It is asserted that...

Within such a context... To make it more clear ... It must be noted ... This can easily be understood if... It could be expected that... If this interpretation is correct, then ... It must be stressed that... Touching on the problem of.... It is for this reason that ... I have in mind that (here) ... This example clearly shows that... All this provides a broad spectrum of... The resume can be stated in two general observai tons