I aim to demonstrate
Presentation and public speaking expression
Use this phrase to sound professional and organized when starting a presentation or explanation.
15초 만에
- A professional way to state your goal in a presentation.
- Combines 'aim' (goal) with 'demonstrate' (show with evidence).
- Best used in meetings, interviews, or educational settings.
뜻
This phrase is a polite and professional way to tell an audience exactly what you plan to show or prove to them. It is like saying, 'My goal for this talk is to make this idea clear to you.'
주요 예문
3 / 7Starting a business presentation
In this meeting, I aim to demonstrate why our sales increased last month.
In this meeting, I aim to demonstrate why our sales increased last month.
In a job interview
I aim to demonstrate my problem-solving skills through this case study.
I aim to demonstrate my problem-solving skills through this case study.
Showing a friend a new hobby (slightly formal/joking)
Today, I aim to demonstrate that I am actually a decent cook.
Today, I aim to demonstrate that I am actually a decent cook.
문화적 배경
This phrase is deeply rooted in the Anglo-American business and academic tradition of 'signposting.' In these cultures, a good communicator is expected to tell the audience what they are going to say before they actually say it to ensure maximum clarity.
Pair with a Visual
This phrase is most powerful when you immediately follow it with a slide, a chart, or a physical object. It builds anticipation.
Don't Overuse It
Use it once at the beginning of your talk. If you say it every five minutes, you will sound like a broken record.
15초 만에
- A professional way to state your goal in a presentation.
- Combines 'aim' (goal) with 'demonstrate' (show with evidence).
- Best used in meetings, interviews, or educational settings.
What It Means
Imagine you are standing in front of a group. You have a big idea. You want them to see it clearly. I aim to demonstrate is your starting line. It tells everyone your specific goal. You aren't just talking. You are proving something. The word aim sounds like an archer. You are pointing your words at a target. The word demonstrate means to show by doing. It is more powerful than just saying show. It implies you have evidence or a process.
How To Use It
You usually put this at the start. Use it after your greeting. Say, 'Good morning everyone.' Then follow with I aim to demonstrate.... It works best when followed by a noun. For example, I aim to demonstrate the value of our plan. You can also use an action. Try I aim to demonstrate how this machine works. Keep your posture upright when you say it. It is a confident phrase. It makes you sound like an expert. It sets a clear path for your listeners.
When To Use It
This is perfect for the office. Use it during a PowerPoint presentation. It fits well in a job interview. You can use it when teaching a skill. Even at home, you might use it. Maybe you are showing your kids a science experiment. It adds a bit of fun gravity to the moment. Use it when the stakes are high. It shows you have prepared well. It is great for academic settings too.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for tiny things. If you are showing someone where the bathroom is, stop. Saying I aim to demonstrate the location of the toilet is weird. It is too formal for a first date. Your date might think you are a robot. Avoid it in casual text messages. Unless you are being funny, it feels too stiff. Don't use it if you aren't actually showing anything. If you are just chatting, stick to I want to say.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking workplaces, clarity is a virtue. People hate wasting time in meetings. They want to know the point immediately. This phrase provides that 'roadmap' people crave. It comes from a tradition of logical rhetoric. It is about being transparent with your intentions. It shows respect for the audience's time. It says, 'I have a plan for you.' It reflects a culture that values directness and organized thought.
Common Variations
You have a few choices here. I intend to show is a bit softer. I would like to illustrate is very visual. If you want to be casual, say I’m going to show you. In a scientific setting, you might hear I seek to prove. My goal is to exhibit is another formal option. I want to highlight is great for focusing on one specific part. Choose the one that fits your personality best.
사용 참고사항
This is a high-register expression. It is perfect for 'B2' level speakers who want to sound more professional and structured in their output. Avoid using it in high-emotion personal arguments or very casual social settings.
Pair with a Visual
This phrase is most powerful when you immediately follow it with a slide, a chart, or a physical object. It builds anticipation.
Don't Overuse It
Use it once at the beginning of your talk. If you say it every five minutes, you will sound like a broken record.
The 'Roadmap' Secret
English speakers love 'signposting.' Using this phrase tells the audience you are organized, which makes them trust you more.
예시
7In this meeting, I aim to demonstrate why our sales increased last month.
In this meeting, I aim to demonstrate why our sales increased last month.
This sets a clear expectation for the colleagues in the room.
I aim to demonstrate my problem-solving skills through this case study.
I aim to demonstrate my problem-solving skills through this case study.
It shows the interviewer that you are purposeful and confident.
Today, I aim to demonstrate that I am actually a decent cook.
Today, I aim to demonstrate that I am actually a decent cook.
Using a formal phrase for a casual task adds a touch of humor.
I aim to demonstrate the laws of physics using only this basketball.
I aim to demonstrate the laws of physics using only this basketball.
It creates engagement and curiosity in the students.
In the attached file, I aim to demonstrate the new UI flow.
In the attached file, I aim to demonstrate the new UI flow.
Even in text, it keeps the communication focused on the goal.
I aim to demonstrate through my actions that I've changed.
I aim to demonstrate through my actions that I've changed.
Here, it carries emotional weight and sincerity.
I aim to demonstrate how this app saves you two hours every day.
I aim to demonstrate how this app saves you two hours every day.
Focuses on the benefit for the user immediately.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best word to complete the professional opening.
In today's workshop, I ___ to demonstrate the new safety protocols.
`Aim` is the strongest choice for expressing a professional goal or intention.
Which word correctly completes the phrase?
I aim to ___ how this software integrates with your current system.
After 'to', you must use the base form of the verb.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality Spectrum of Showing Something
Used with friends or family.
Watch this!
Standard everyday use.
Let me show you.
Polite and goal-oriented.
I'd like to show you...
High-level presentations.
I aim to demonstrate...
When to say 'I aim to demonstrate'
Board Meeting
Showing financial growth.
Science Lab
Proving a hypothesis.
Job Interview
Showcasing your portfolio.
Product Launch
Explaining a new feature.
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It depends on your team culture, but generally, it is fine. It makes you sound prepared and serious about your work.
Yes, I want to show is more casual. Use I aim to demonstrate when you want to sound more authoritative or academic.
Show is general, while demonstrate implies a step-by-step process or providing proof. You show a picture, but you demonstrate a skill.
Absolutely. It works well in the intro of a professional email, like In this report, I aim to demonstrate....
Yes, that is a very common and equally formal variation. Both are perfectly natural in a business context.
Yes, you can demonstrate something through logic or speech alone. It doesn't require a screen.
Yes, it is used globally in professional English, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
Usually, it's for positive or neutral goals. You wouldn't say I aim to demonstrate why you are wrong unless you want to be very confrontational.
The stress is on the first syllable: **DEM**-on-strate. Don't stress the 'strate'!
Aim feels a bit more active and focused, while intend feels a bit more like a plan that hasn't started yet.
Yes, it shows respect and clarity. It’s a great way to start a 1-on-1 update.
That's the risk! This phrase creates a 'contract' with the audience, so make sure you follow through.
관련 표현
I would like to illustrate
A formal way to say you will use examples or pictures to explain something.
Let's take a look at
A more casual way to transition into showing data or a product.
I intend to highlight
Used when you want to focus on specific, important parts of a topic.
My goal today is to
A very clear, direct way to state your objective.
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