Moving on to the next point

You usually say this right after you finish a conclusion. Finish your thought about topic A first. Take a tiny breath. Then say moving on to the next point. It acts like a verbal bridge between two islands of information. You can use it while showing slides or just speaking. It works best when you have a clear list of things to say. It keeps the energy flowing forward. Don't rush the words, or people might miss the transition.

This is perfect for a business presentation or a pitch. Use it during a team meeting to keep everyone organized. It is also great when telling a long, complex story to friends. If you are teaching a class, use it often. It helps students know exactly when to start taking new notes. It makes you sound professional, organized, and very well-prepared. It shows you value the listener's time.

Avoid this in very intimate or heavy emotional conversations. If a friend is crying about a breakup, don't use it to change the subject. It sounds too robotic for a romantic date or a deep heart-to-heart. Don't use it if you only have one thing to say. It implies there is a sequence of ideas coming. If the conversation is messy and fast-paced, skip it. You might sound like you are giving a lecture at a party.

English speakers, especially in the West, love structure in formal settings. We like to know exactly where we are in a talk. This phrase comes from a linear way of thinking. We move from point A to point B in a straight line. It is a classic signposting technique in Western rhetoric. It helps the speaker maintain control of the room's focus. It is a polite way to keep a meeting from going off-track.

You can say let's move on for something shorter and punchier. Turning to our next item sounds a bit more formal for boardrooms. Next, I want to discuss is very direct and clear. If you want to be casual, try anyway, the next thing is. Moving right along is a fun, faster version often used by performers. Each variation changes the speed of your transition slightly.