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“How did it go?” – Meanings & How to Answer

Asking “How did it go?” is a common question used in American English, and at work. This kind of question could be in relation to work related tasks or small talk. 

Task-Based Examples:  “So team, how did the product launch go?”  “How did the meeting with the client go?”  “How did your presentation go?”  Small-Talk Examples:   “How did your vacation go?”  “How did the Christmas party go?”  “How did your new car buying experience go?”  Events asked in questions like this often have taken considerable planning or forethought to carry out. Asking for the outcome in this way also has a subtle meaning of ‘encouragement’ or ‘empathy’ that you just completed something challenging or taxing and we, as the asker, want to know how the final outcome was. (Typically with the hope that it is a positive outcome.) Contrary to the belief that this is a direct question for Americans, for those not familiar with American English expressions, this question is idiomatic in my opinion. This kind of question is not direct, it’s not easy to translate into another language, and it requires context, hindsight, and answering to the point. Here is an example of a “task-based” question and example answers: “How did your client call go?” What this question really means: The asker wants to know what was the outcome of the call after putting a lot of time into planning the call due to it’s critical nature. A bad answer: “The call went as we discussed it. I talked about all the points we planned for.” A good answer: “The call went well. I was able to apply all the points we discussed. I was able to convince the client to go with our solution.” Best answer: “The preparation paid off! The client has been convinced. We have scheduled a meeting for next Tuesday, September 5 at 8am to sign the contract.” Here is an example of a “small talk-based” question and example answers: “How did your vacation go?” What this question really means: I know that your vacation to this new place was something that you have been planning for many months, that took a lot of coordination as well as it was expensive. Was the time, money and effort put into it worth the effort? Did you have fun? What did you do? (Yes, that simple question can mean all of that!) A bad answer: The vacation was good. A bad answer: The plans went as we discussed earlier. It was good. A better answer: The plans went as we discussed and everyone had a good time. I’d do it again. The best answer: Yes, remember we spoke about some of the coordination of the travel arrangements. Although we were worried about completing all the activities, everything went off fine. In fact, it was better than fine! We really enjoyed our vacation and were able to take part in all of the activities you helped me identify like Zorbing, going on a ZipLine and seeing the main viewpoints in the Smoky Mountains, including Cades Cove. We also visited Cades Cove early in the morning as you suggested so I could take some nice sunrise photos. Overall, it was a great trip, well planned and really want to do it again! (It also depends on the tone these messages are given. Put some excitement into it!)

Tips on answering “How did it go?” questions Remember that the answer is based on past conversations and context with the speaker. The speaker essentially wants to know the outcome. It’s perfectly fine to give details. A “How did it go?” question can include all of the below questions:

• “Based on our previous conversations about this, I know you were nervous about it… how do you feel about it now?” (Feelings or thoughts can be expressed directly or by the tone of voice.)
• “Did it happen as planned? Was it better than expected?”
• “What was the outcome?”
• “How did it impact others?”
• “Would you do this again? Why? What went well?”
• “Would you suggest me to do this, too?”
• “What was the summary or highlight of the event being asked about?”

Feel free to provide examples of “How did it go?” questions below in the comments section along with sample answers. Jennifer Kumar is a corporate communication coach facilitating clearer communication and understanding between Indians and their US counterparts. See the Authentic Journeys website or contact her today. Related Posts: Common Questions in American English Listening Exercises for Understanding American English Sounds Good – What does “sounds good” mean?

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How to Use “How Did It Go?” in a Conversation

Last Updated: January 24, 2024 Fact Checked

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Asking “How did it go?” is a common question in American English, used so often in casual and professional settings that it seems like a simple phrase to slip into any chit-chat. However, this complex English idiom has many different uses and possible responses, depending on context —so don’t worry if you feel unclear on the meaning of this tricky question! Fortunately, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on what “how did it go?” means, how to use it, and how to respond to it.

Things You Should Know

• The question “How did it go?” asks about the details of a certain event.
• “How did it go?” has the same meaning as “How was it?” In both questions, the word “it” could be replaced by an event or experience like a meeting or vacation.
• For example, if a friend told you they had an important meeting, you can ask about it by saying, “How did it go?” the next time you see or talk to them.

What does “how did it go” mean?

• “How’d it go?” has the same meaning as “How did it go?” “How’d” is just a contraction of “How did,” making this phrase more casual.

When is “how did it go” used?

• Usually, someone asking, “How did it go?” is hoping for a positive outcome.
• For example, asking, “How did it go?” when you know someone just went on a date or had an important presentation at work is a sign of empathy or encouragement.

• For example, say you had a job interview and had been telling your friend how nervous you were. After the interview, you call up your friend. They ask, “How did it go?”
• In this case, you automatically know that they are asking about their interview because you expected to discuss it the next time you talk to each other.

Forming a Sentence with “How Did It Go?”

• How did the presentation go?
• How did your date go?
• How did your performance go?
• How did your dentist appointment go?

• Did it go well ?
• Did the presentation go well ?
• Did your date go well ?
• Did your performance go well ?
• Did your dentist appointment go well ?
• In more casual settings with native English speakers, you may also hear “okay” used as an adverb, which has the same meaning as “well,” such as “Did it go okay?”

How to Respond to “How Did It Go?”

• It went well .
• It went poorly .
• It went perfectly .
• It went smoothly .

• It was great .
• It was fine .
• It was nice .
• It was a disaster .

• What was the highlight of the event or experience?
• Did it happen as planned?
• Did you enjoy yourself? Were parts of it challenging?
• Was it better than expected?
• Would you do it again? Why?
• What did others involved think about it?
• Would you recommend something like this to me?
• I know you were worried about it—how do you feel about it now?

Example Conversations with “How Did It Go”

• Speaker B: It went badly; I didn’t know the answer to half the questions.
• Speaker B: It was great. He was polite and funny.
• Speaker B: It went pretty well, my boss had kind things to say and helpful feedback.
• Speaker B: It was a drag, a bunch of people had to cancel at the last minute because they were sick. But I still enjoyed celebrating with my wife.
• Speaker B: Yes, it was very beautiful and everyone had a wonderful time.
• Speaker B: Yes, the appointment was helpful and the doctor said I’m in great shape for my age!

• The question: “How did it (your meeting with the client) go?”
• What this question means: I know you’ve been spending a lot of time preparing for this meeting, and you told me you were nervous about it. Did it go successfully? Did the client like what you presented? What was the outcome of the meeting? Did you feel confident about your performance?
• Weak answer: The meeting went as I imagined. The client arrived, and I gave my presentation.
• Good answer: The meeting went well. I feel like the client really responded to the new product, and I convinced them that it was the right choice for them.
• Best answer: It went smoothly; I’m so glad I spent so much time preparing and practicing. The client loved what we put together, and they will come into the office next week to review the final contract.

• The question: “How did it (your friend’s surprise party) go?”
• What this question means: I know you planned a surprise birthday party for your friend, and you put a lot of time, effort, and money into it. Was the surprise successful? What did you do at the party? Did you and others have a good time? Was your friend appreciative of everything you did for their birthday?
• Weak answer: The party was last weekend.
• Good answer: The party was really fun. My friend was super surprised and loved the food and decorations. Everyone was dancing all night!
• Best answer: The surprise party was a blast, thanks for asking! I was a little nervous someone would spoil the surprise for her, but she was shocked when she got to the party. I ordered her favorite birthday cake, and she loved it. We danced all night to a group playlist that everyone contributed to. We’ll have to do it again next year!

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• "How did it went?” is not grammatically correct in standard English, so the question is always “How did it go?” This is because “did” changes the verb to its base or infinitive form, which is “go.” Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

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How Did Your Day Go or How Did Your Day Went: Which is Correct?

By: Author Dr. Patrick Capriola

Posted on Published: December 14, 2021

As you learn about verb tenses in English, you’ll notice that some verbs don’t always follow the rules for conjugation. You’ll also notice that asking a question can prompt a verb tense change that doesn’t follow the same rules as a statement. For example, is it correct to say, “How did your day went”?

It’s incorrect to say, “How did your day went?” The correct rendition of the sentence is, “How did your day go?” This question is in the past simple tense, using the verbs “did” and “go” to ask about something that occurred in the past and is no longer happening.

Today, we will clarify how the verbs “go” and “did” work in the past simple tense while defining the past simple tense. We will also look at auxiliary verbs and forming verbs in a question, which will be very important for learning conversational English.

“Go” Is Irregular

You need to memorize the different forms of the verb “go” because it doesn’t follow the -d and -ed rules for the past tense. Here is a chart to help you remember. 

Now, you’re probably saying to yourself, “Hey, wait a minute. Your chart shows that ‘go’ is present and ‘went’ is past. We are talking about something that happened in the past, so shouldn’t it be ‘How did your day went’?”

Is It Grammatically Correct to Say, “How Did Your Day Went”?

No. It should still be “How did your day go?” Here’s why: 

Yes, “went” is the past tense form of “go.” However, we are working with a question here, not a statement . Statements such as “She went to school today” and  “He ran across the field” are about the past.

However, when we pose a question about something that happened in the past instead of stating something that happened in the past, we have to follow some new rules.

First, to make it a question, we have to add an interrogative word like “how,” “when,” “where,” or “why” to the beginning of the sentence. So, in our case, the interrogative word is “how.”

Then, we have to add another verb to the sentence. In this case, we are adding the verb “do” in its past simple tense form “did” so that we can ask about something that happened in the past and is no longer happening. In our case, the “something that happened” is “your day.” 

Lastly, we have to take our original verb and switch it to its base form, “go.” Why is that? Let’s explain our new rules for posing a question in more depth. 

Did Is an Auxiliary Verb

Did is one of a handful of special verbs we use in English called auxiliary verbs. Auxiliary verbs add context to a sentence to set the tone or tense or create a mood for a sentence. Some other common auxiliary verbs are “have,” “be,” “will,” and “must” ( source ).

Since we are talking about completed events that happened in the past, we need to use the past simple tense form of our auxiliary verb “do.” The past simple tense of “do” is “did.” 

Now, we need to figure out what to do with our second verb, “go.” 

A good rule of thumb in English grammar is, when you start off a question about the past with an auxiliary verb, the next verb that follows will appear in its base form.

The base form of “go” is just “go.”  

So, for our example, should it be “How did your day went”? Should it be, “How do your day go”? Or, should it be, “How did your day go”?

Remember, we first use the past simple tense of our auxiliary verb “do,” which is “did.”

Then, we follow it with our second verb in its base form. If we look back at our chart, we can see that the base form of our second verb, “go,” is just “go.”

That leads us to the proper structure of our question. So, how do you use, “How did your day go”?

When Can You Use “How Did Your Day Go”?

There are many instances where you can use this question during a conversation. Most generally, people use this expression during small talk with strangers or to check up on their loved ones. 

It is a pretty broad statement, though, so let’s look at the question in the context of work or school. 

In What Context Can You Say, “How Did Your Day Go”?

This is a very common question people receive when they arrive home from work or school in the evening. 

But, why ask the question if, technically, the whole day isn’t over? It’s not past midnight or into the next day. After all, they still have to eat dinner, spend time with family, and go to bed. 

Well, it’s simply a way of asking about a portion of someone’s day that is now over; school or work are completed events in the past.  

So, when people say, “How did your day go?” they are really asking, “How did your workday go?” or “How did your school day go?” 

You can also ask this question if you know that someone has a big event, project, or presentation. 

For example, if your spouse has an important meeting, you might ask, “How did your day go?” when they get home as a way to show genuine curiosity about their big meeting. 

It’s confusing, we know, but hang tight with us on this one because we use it all the time in English. 

If you and your spouse both have a pre-understanding that the meeting was important and challenging, then asking, “How did your day go?” is a way to ask if the meeting went well indirectly.

Still, you don’t always have to use this question in the context of work or school — those are just two very common scenarios. 

If you’re tired of asking this same question over and over again, we have some better, alternative questions you can ask.

What Can You Use Instead of “How Did Your Day Go”?

Asking someone, “How did your day go?” is pretty broad and maybe even boring. However, there are many more specific and interesting questions you can ask your friends and family.

You could ask any of the following:

• What was the best part of your day? 
• Was your meeting productive today? In what ways?
• What is something interesting that happened at school today? 
• Did you learn anything new at school today?
• Did your science presentation go as you hoped it would?
• You look upset. Would you like to tell me what happened to make you feel that way?

These are all far more specific than simply asking someone how their day went. You should use these, especially if you know something important or stressful happened to your friend or loved one during work or school. 

Still, the question, “How did your day go?” can seem insincere or robotic after a while. For many English speakers, it becomes routine just to get a conversation going. Asking more specific questions can prompt a more honest and sincere response.

When Not to Use, “How Did Your Day Go?” 

You wouldn’t use “How did your day go?” in a few different instances.

Firstly, you wouldn’t typically use this when you come into the workplace after a weekend. Typically, on a Monday morning at the office, you would say, “How was your weekend?” 

Secondly, you wouldn’t use this if you’re trying to check up on someone after a loss of some sort. For that, you would ask, “How are you doing?” or “How are you holding up?”

Thirdly, you wouldn’t ask someone how their day was if you’re inquiring about something that happened during the prior evening, like if your friend had a date. For this, you would ask, “How did last night go?” or “How was your night?”  

Using “How Did Your Day Go?” in a Full Sentence

If you like the question, “How did your day go?” you can also add to it to make it more personal. Although the question is already a full sentence on its own, you can appeal to your audience more intimately if you add more substance to your inquiry.

For instance, if you’re speaking to your spouse or child, you could say, “How did your day go, sweetheart?” 

Or, let’s say you’ve gotten familiar with a cashier at your local grocery store. Maybe you walk in towards the end of their shift to grab some eggs. In that instance, you might say, “Hi Howard, how did your day go? Was it very busy this afternoon?”  

These are simple ways to express more interest in the person you’re talking to.  

Is It “A Day Well Spent” or “A Day Well Spend”?

Let’s look at an example using the words “spent” and “spend.” Is it “a day well spent” or “a day well spend”? In this example, the correct usage is “a day well spent.” Let’s explain why.

As you navigate your way through learning about verbs in English, remember to set them apart from adjectives.  

For review, adjectives are words that modify nouns. In contrast, verbs are words that express actions. Sometimes, our verbs and adjectives look really similar to each other, which can confuse readers about their true meaning.

Day off Well Spent Meaning

And, if you’re unfamiliar, “well spent” is an expression in conversational English that basically means you’re satisfied with how you used your time.

The word “spent” can act as either an adjective or a verb, depending on the context of the sentence. 

So, in English, you can use “spent” as a verb by saying something like, “I spent all my money at the game.” In this scenario, you’re using the verb “spend” in the past tense form “spent” to describe that you actively used all of your money at the game. 

Conversely, you can use “spent” as an adjective by saying something like, “That was a day off well spent,” meaning you used your day off wisely and enjoyed whatever it was that you did. 

What Is the Past Simple Tense? 

The past simple is a verb tense we use to describe completed actions that happened in the past, before now ( source ). The key part here is that the actions are completed. 

Here are a few example sentences:

• She worked today.
• He called me on the phone.
• I walked across the street.

These are examples of events in the past that are completed and are no longer happening. 

But, what about things that happened more than once in the past? Can you still use the past simple tense? Yes, you can. The past simple tense can function to describe actions that took place in the past over a period of time, as long as they are completed ( source ). 

Here are a few examples of what we mean:

• She worked every day last summer. 
• He called me on the phone once a week.
• I walked across the street frequently.

All of these were recurring events in the past. Like the other events, they happened in the past, and they are no longer happening. So, we can use the past simple tense to describe them. 

Do you notice a pattern with these sentences? Maybe that all of our verbs end with -ed? 

All of the verbs we used in our examples are what we call regular verbs. These are verbs that end with -d or -ed in the past tense. 

Along with regular verbs, there are also irregular verbs, which don’t follow the same rules that regular verbs do. 

So, let’s break down regular and irregular verbs and show how we use them in the past simple tense. 

Regular and Irregular Verbs

Many languages have regular and irregular verbs. The use of regular and irregular verbs has everything to do with how to conjugate verbs and nothing to do with how commonly, or regularly, we use them in English.    

For a more in-depth explanation of irregular versus regular verbs, we have another lesson you can read through in “ Past Tense of Run: Understanding Regular and Irregular Verb Tenses .”

We will still give you a pretty good overview here, though.

What’s the Difference Between Regular and Irregular Verbs? 

The difference between regular and irregular verbs is how we conjugate them in a sentence. Regular verbs are sort of like well-behaved children. They are predictable, and they behave properly in a sentence. 

The formula for conjugating a regular verb to the past simple tense is the base verb plus -d or -ed at the end. For additional examples of how to use this formula, please see “What Happen or What Happened: Understanding Grammar and Usage.”

Regular Verbs

We add -d to the end when the base verb already ends with an -e.

• arrive + d = arrived 

We add -ed when the verb ends with a consonant. 

• talk + ed = talked 

There are a couple of spelling caveats to this, but this is the general rule that most regular verbs follow. 

Let’s put this into action using our verbs from earlier. 

Remember, we used the verbs “work,” “call,” and “walk.” Since they all end with consonants, we will use our formula of base verb plus -ed. When we do that, our verbs become “worked,” “called,” and “walked.” They all follow the correct pattern, ending with -ed in the past tense. 

Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not end with -d or -ed. They are sort of like the kids who misbehave. They follow their own path and look completely different from the regular verbs. 

Because of this, you can’t predict how they will form in the past, so you’ll have to memorize the irregular verb conjugations. Unfortunately, there’s no way around this, so the only way to learn them is to memorize them.

Here are some common irregular verbs in their past simple tense forms:

The verb “go” turns into “went.”

• She went to school. 

The verb “run” turns into “ran.”

• He ran across the field.

The verb “do” turns into “did.”

• I did my homework.

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All of these events are completed. They happened in the past, and they are no longer happening. 

Final Thoughts 

We took a lot of twists and turns to get to the correct version of our question, “How did your day go?” We learned about when and how to use it, the past simple tense, regular and irregular verbs, auxiliary verbs, and forming questions in the past.

After going through so much to understand the sentence structure, is it really even worth it to use this question? Yes! This question is very important in conversational English. People ask it almost every single day, so it’s definitely worth your time to learn how to ask it properly.

Past Tense: Questions – How

We can also make questions with the word “how”. We use the word “how” in a few different ways.

1. Use “how” to ask for the method or way to do something. Use the same pattern as other question words.

How + did + subject + verb…?

A) How did you know the answer? B) I studied very hard.

A) How did she get here? B) She took the train.

2. Use “how” to ask about the quality or results of something.

How did your presentation go? (=How was your presentation?)

A) How did your presentation go? B) It went well.

A) How did you do on the test? B) I did pretty well on the test.

A) How did you like the movie? B) I liked it a lot.

3. Use “how often” to ask about the frequency of an action or event. These questions are asking about things that do not happen anymore. They happened in the past.

A) How often did you study at university? B) I studied every day at university.

A) How often did you exercise last year? B) Last year, I didn’t exercise at all.

4. “How many” and “How much” are used to ask about a number or quantity. “How many” is used with count nouns. “How much” is used with non-count nouns.

How many/much + did + subject + verb…?

A) How many cookies did you buy? B) I bought 10 cookies.

A) How much work did you finish yesterday? B) I finished a lot of work yesterday.

Sometimes, a noun is not needed after “How much”. The object is naturally understood, or it is asking for any basic measurement or quantity. Look at a few examples.

A) How much did you drink last night? B) Nothing. I didn’t drink at all.

A) How much did you eat? B) I ate a lot.

A) How much did you think about it? B) I thought about it a little bit.

A) How much did it cost? B) It cost about $10.

5. If the noun is the subject of the sentence, then you do not need “did”. Put the past tense verb after the subject. It is the same as when “who” is the subject of a sentence.

How many + subject + past tense verb….?

A) How many people came to the party? B) Ten people came to the party.

A) How many students passed the test? B) 20 students passed the test.

Look at the difference.

A) How many people did you call? B) I called five people.

A) How many people called you? B) Five people called me.

In the first question, “you” is the subject. In the second sentence, “people” is the subject.Practice these important questions more below and take the quiz at the bottom.

6. Use “How long” to ask about an amount of time. “How long” is the same as “How much time” or “How many + (unit of time).

How long + did + it + take + (subject) + infinitive…?

You can leave out the subject in many cases if it is a general question or the subject already known by both the speaker and listener.

A) How long did it take you to drive there? B) It took me 4 hours.

A) How long did it take to finish the project? B) It took a long time.

Example Questions

• How did you know my name?
• How did you make this necklace?
• How did she finish on time?
• How did Erin do on the test?
• How did he forget his own name?
• How did Jon’s date go?
• How did the project go?
• How did it work?
• How did they get here?
• How did the children like the movie?
• How did they like their hotel?
• How often did you work late at your old company?
• How often did you eat out last month?
• How often did she have to write reports at her old job?
• How often did Monica cry when she was young?
• How often did he play sports when he was young?
• How often did Mark study in high school?
• How often did the computer break last week?
• How often did it work?
• How often did they order our products last year?
• How often did the students complain about homework last year?
• How many people did you invite to the party?
• How many cookies did you buy?
• How many people did she meet at the conference?
• How many bags did Erin sell yesterday?
• How many times did he call you last night?
• How many hours did Ben watch TV yesterday?
• How many times did it break yesterday?
• How many buildings did the company construct last year?
• How many countries did they travel last month?
• How many times did Rebecca and Jason move last year?
• How much of the work did you finish?
• How much water did you buy at the store?
• How much time did she spend on this project?
• How much meat did Maia get at the butcher shop?
• How much work did he give you yesterday?
• How much time did Jon need to finish?
• How much money did it cost?
• How much time did it waste?
• How much furniture did they buy last weekend?
• How much damage did the children cause?
• How much did Jon eat yesterday?
• How much did you hear?
• How much did it cost?
• How much did it hurt?
• How many people know him?
• How many dogs lived on your farm when you were young?
• How many people attended the meeting?
• How many students came to the party?
• How long did it take you to get here?
• How long did it take to make all of this food?
• How long did it take to find it?
• How long did it take to walk around the lake?

English Conversation 1

A) How many people came to your party? B) About 20 people came to my party. It was a perfect number. A) I am sorry I couldn’t come. I had to take care of my daughter. B) Is everything okay? A) Yes, everything is fine. She was a little sick on that day.

English Conversation 2

A) How often did you work late at your previous company? B) I worked late every single day at my old company. A) That is terrible. How do you like this job? A) This job is much better. I worked late last night, but it was the first time this month.

Learn to speak English fluently with these simple exercises. Practice by finishing the questions below and then practice making your own questions. It is a great and simple way to learn English.

Tip: Say the questions aloud. This will help you practice speaking English and improve your English fluency.

How did you _______________? How did he _______________? How often did you _______________ when you were in university? How often did the company _______________ last year? How did your mother _______________ when you were young? How many times did you _______________ last year? How many times did she _______________? How much coffee did you _______________? How many people _______________? How much time did he _______________? How long did it take you to _______________?

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• 超重要！「～はどうだった？」の英語は「結果と感想」で区別する

英語に自信がない人 「昨日ネイティブに英語で『試験はどうだった？』と聞きたくて How about test? と言ったのに通じなかった。しばらくして理解してくれたからよかったけど、本当は何て言えばよかったのかなあ？」

こういった疑問に答えます。

• 1 「～はどうだった？」の英語は「結果と感想」で区別する
• 2 「～はどう（ですか）？」は「感想と提案」で区別する

「～はどうだった？」の英語は「結果と感想」で区別する

「～はどうだった？」「～はどう？」などを英語にする際に、間違った英語を使っている方を非常によく見かけます。

「どう？= How まではわかるけど、その後がうまく言えなくて・・」という方も多いのではないでしょうか。

今日はこの部分に焦点を当てていきます。

例えば、次の英語はどう言いますか？

日本語はどちらも「～はどうだった？」と表現しますが、英語は同じではありません。ここが今日のポイント！

表面上の日本語にとらわれずに、聞いている内容に注目します。

「テストはどうだった？」→ 結果 を尋ねている 「映画はどうだった？」→ 感想 を尋ねている

日本語は「どうだった」の部分が同じでも、「結果」と「感想」で内容が異なっていますね。英語ではこの2つは必ず表現を変えます。

• 結果 を聞く → How did it go?
• 感想 を聞く → How was it?

※How did it go? は実際の会話では、How'd it go? と発音されるほうが大半です。

※「it」には、具体的な名詞を入れてもOKです。

「テストはどうだった？」 → How did the test go?

A: How did the test go? 　 テストはどうだった？ B: It went very well. I'm confident that I passed it. 　 うまく行ったよ。合格する自信あるよ。

「映画はどうだった？」 → How was the movie?

A: How was the movie? 　 その映画どうだった？ B: It was pretty good. I highly recommend it to you. 　 面白かったよ。超お勧めだよ。

「どうだった？」は必ず「結果と感想」で使い分けをしましょう。

ちなみに、How about ＿? は提案をするときの言い方です。「カラオケはどう？」「水曜日はどう？」「イタリアンはどう？」などと提案するときに使います。これは次の章で解説します。

How did everything go? どう？うまく行った？ How did the interview go? 面接はどうだった？ How did the certification exam go? 資格試験はどうだった？ How did your presentation go? プレゼンはどうだった？ How did the audition go? オーディションはどうだったの？

How was your day? 今日はどうだったの？ How was school? 学校はどうだった？ How was your trip to Osaka? 大阪旅行はどうだった？ How was the game? 試合はどうだった？ How was the flight? フライトはどうでしたか？

「～はどう（ですか）？」は「感想と提案」で区別する

それに対し、「～はどう？」「～はどうですか？」と現在形で聞くときはどんな場面ですか？　

これは「感想と提案」の2通りで使いますね。

英語では「感想と提案」で言い方が異なります。

「～はどう（ですか）？」

• 感想 を聞く → How do you like ＿?
• 提案 をする → How about ＿?

How do you like the cheesecake? そのチーズケーキはどう？ （おいしい？） How do you like living here? ここの暮らしはどうですか？ （快適ですか？） How do you like it here? ここはどう？ （この場所は気に入った？） How do you like your steak? ステーキの焼き具合はいかが致しますか？ How do you like my outfit? この服どう？ （似合ってる？）

How about we go to karaoke after? この後でカラオケ行かない？ How about a bite? ちょっと食べてみる？ How about a little walk around here? この辺でちょっと散歩でもしない？ How about I call you back tomorrow? 明日こちらからかけ直しましょうか？

この「感想と提案」の区別については下記の記事でより詳しく解説しています↓

今日のポイントをここでまとめておきます。

「～はどうだった？」 ※過去形

• 結果を聞く → How did it go?
• 感想をする → How was it?

「～はどう？」 ※現在形

• 感想を聞く → How do you like ＿?
• 提案をする → How about ＿?

「結果」の表現が一番苦手なパターンではないかと思います。「どうだった？うまく 行った ？」という意味なので「 結果はgoを使う 」と考えれば覚えやすいですね。

いずれにしても、大半の方は「どう」→「How about」と自動的に考えてしまうと思うので、聞いている中身を意識して切り替えられるようにしましょう！

「酔っ払って帰って来た」英語で何て言うの？【重要SVC構造 Vol.2】

「それを言いたかったんです」は英語で何て言う？【WH名詞節Vol.3】

「危ない！車が来たよ！」は英語で？「～が来た」3種類の使い分け

「～って聞いた」 I heardと言ってませんか？【ネイティブはtellを使う】

"I see." を「わかりました」と勘違いしてませんか？【相槌15選】

Everは「今まで」じゃないの？本来の意味は「1回でも・たまにでも」

Belongは「所属する」じゃないの？知っておきたい意味と使い方3選！

「～だといいね／いいけどね」ネイティブがよく使う「Hopefully」

「もう1回」を One more と言っていませんか？Anotherも要注意！

日本人は馴染めない接続詞「Unless」重要な2つの意味と使い方【保存版】

簡単に使える！ネイティブならではの「Way」3つの意味と使い方

Behind you は「あなたの後ろ」と訳さない場合が多い【厳選15文】

過去形 -ed は発音3種類！区別の仕方と効果的な例文13選【保存版】

• TV Shows 22
• おすすめの映画やドラマ 1
• とっさの重要フレーズ 11
• ネイティブならこう言う 105
• 単語の正しい使い分け 21
• 発音上達への近道 52
• 知っておきたい文化の違い 4
• 英語特有フレーズ 20
• 覚えるべき文の構造 41

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How to Structure your Presentation, with Examples

August 3, 2018 - Dom Barnard

For many people the thought of delivering a presentation is a daunting task and brings about a  great deal of nerves . However, if you take some time to understand how effective presentations are structured and then apply this structure to your own presentation, you’ll appear much more confident and relaxed.

Here is our complete guide for structuring your presentation, with examples at the end of the article to demonstrate these points.

Why is structuring a presentation so important?

If you’ve ever sat through a great presentation, you’ll have left feeling either inspired or informed on a given topic. This isn’t because the speaker was the most knowledgeable or motivating person in the world. Instead, it’s because they know how to structure presentations – they have crafted their message in a logical and simple way that has allowed the audience can keep up with them and take away key messages.

Research has supported this, with studies showing that audiences retain structured information  40% more accurately  than unstructured information.

In fact, not only is structuring a presentation important for the benefit of the audience’s understanding, it’s also important for you as the speaker. A good structure helps you remain calm, stay on topic, and avoid any awkward silences.

What will affect your presentation structure?

Generally speaking, there is a natural flow that any decent presentation will follow which we will go into shortly. However, you should be aware that all presentation structures will be different in their own unique way and this will be due to a number of factors, including:

• Whether you need to deliver any demonstrations
• How  knowledgeable the audience  already is on the given subject
• How much interaction you want from the audience
• Any time constraints there are for your talk
• What setting you are in
• Your ability to use any kinds of visual assistance

Before choosing the presentation’s structure answer these questions first:

• What is your presentation’s aim?
• Who are the audience?
• What are the main points your audience should remember afterwards?

When reading the points below, think critically about what things may cause your presentation structure to be slightly different. You can add in certain elements and add more focus to certain moments if that works better for your speech.

What is the typical presentation structure?

This is the usual flow of a presentation, which covers all the vital sections and is a good starting point for yours. It allows your audience to easily follow along and sets out a solid structure you can add your content to.

1. Greet the audience and introduce yourself

Before you start delivering your talk, introduce yourself to the audience and clarify who you are and your relevant expertise. This does not need to be long or incredibly detailed, but will help build an immediate relationship between you and the audience. It gives you the chance to briefly clarify your expertise and why you are worth listening to. This will help establish your ethos so the audience will trust you more and think you’re credible.

Read our tips on  How to Start a Presentation Effectively

2. Introduction

In the introduction you need to explain the subject and purpose of your presentation whilst gaining the audience’s interest and confidence. It’s sometimes helpful to think of your introduction as funnel-shaped to help filter down your topic:

• Introduce your general topic
• Explain your topic area
• State the issues/challenges in this area you will be exploring
• State your presentation’s purpose – this is the basis of your presentation so ensure that you provide a statement explaining how the topic will be treated, for example, “I will argue that…” or maybe you will “compare”, “analyse”, “evaluate”, “describe” etc.
• Provide a statement of what you’re hoping the outcome of the presentation will be, for example, “I’m hoping this will be provide you with…”
• Show a preview of the organisation of your presentation

In this section also explain:

• The length of the talk.
• Signal whether you want audience interaction – some presenters prefer the audience to ask questions throughout whereas others allocate a specific section for this.
• If it applies, inform the audience whether to take notes or whether you will be providing handouts.

The way you structure your introduction can depend on the amount of time you have been given to present: a  sales pitch  may consist of a quick presentation so you may begin with your conclusion and then provide the evidence. Conversely, a speaker presenting their idea for change in the world would be better suited to start with the evidence and then conclude what this means for the audience.

Keep in mind that the main aim of the introduction is to grab the audience’s attention and connect with them.

3. The main body of your talk

The main body of your talk needs to meet the promises you made in the introduction. Depending on the nature of your presentation, clearly segment the different topics you will be discussing, and then work your way through them one at a time – it’s important for everything to be organised logically for the audience to fully understand. There are many different ways to organise your main points, such as, by priority, theme, chronologically etc.

• Main points should be addressed one by one with supporting evidence and examples.
• Before moving on to the next point you should provide a mini-summary.
• Links should be clearly stated between ideas and you must make it clear when you’re moving onto the next point.
• Allow time for people to take relevant notes and stick to the topics you have prepared beforehand rather than straying too far off topic.

When planning your presentation write a list of main points you want to make and ask yourself “What I am telling the audience? What should they understand from this?” refining your answers this way will help you produce clear messages.

4. Conclusion

In presentations the conclusion is frequently underdeveloped and lacks purpose which is a shame as it’s the best place to reinforce your messages. Typically, your presentation has a specific goal – that could be to convert a number of the audience members into customers, lead to a certain number of enquiries to make people knowledgeable on specific key points, or to motivate them towards a shared goal.

Regardless of what that goal is, be sure to summarise your main points and their implications. This clarifies the overall purpose of your talk and reinforces your reason for being there.

Follow these steps:

• Signal that it’s nearly the end of your presentation, for example, “As we wrap up/as we wind down the talk…”
• Restate the topic and purpose of your presentation – “In this speech I wanted to compare…”
• Summarise the main points, including their implications and conclusions
• Indicate what is next/a call to action/a thought-provoking takeaway
• Move on to the last section

5. Thank the audience and invite questions

Conclude your talk by thanking the audience for their time and invite them to  ask any questions  they may have. As mentioned earlier, personal circumstances will affect the structure of your presentation.

Many presenters prefer to make the Q&A session the key part of their talk and try to speed through the main body of the presentation. This is totally fine, but it is still best to focus on delivering some sort of initial presentation to set the tone and topics for discussion in the Q&A.

Other common presentation structures

The above was a description of a basic presentation, here are some more specific presentation layouts:

Demonstration

Use the demonstration structure when you have something useful to show. This is usually used when you want to show how a product works. Steve Jobs frequently used this technique in his presentations.

• Explain why the product is valuable.
• Describe why the product is necessary.
• Explain what problems it can solve for the audience.
• Demonstrate the product  to support what you’ve been saying.
• Make suggestions of other things it can do to make the audience curious.

Problem-solution

This structure is particularly useful in persuading the audience.

• Briefly frame the issue.
• Go into the issue in detail showing why it ‘s such a problem. Use logos and pathos for this – the logical and emotional appeals.
• Provide the solution and explain why this would also help the audience.
• Call to action – something you want the audience to do which is straightforward and pertinent to the solution.

Storytelling

As well as incorporating  stories in your presentation , you can organise your whole presentation as a story. There are lots of different type of story structures you can use – a popular choice is the monomyth – the hero’s journey. In a monomyth, a hero goes on a difficult journey or takes on a challenge – they move from the familiar into the unknown. After facing obstacles and ultimately succeeding the hero returns home, transformed and with newfound wisdom.

Storytelling for Business Success  webinar , where well-know storyteller Javier Bernad shares strategies for crafting compelling narratives.

Another popular choice for using a story to structure your presentation is in media ras (in the middle of thing). In this type of story you launch right into the action by providing a snippet/teaser of what’s happening and then you start explaining the events that led to that event. This is engaging because you’re starting your story at the most exciting part which will make the audience curious – they’ll want to know how you got there.

• Great storytelling: Examples from Alibaba Founder, Jack Ma

Remaining method

The remaining method structure is good for situations where you’re presenting your perspective on a controversial topic which has split people’s opinions.

• Go into the issue in detail showing why it’s such a problem – use logos and pathos.
• Rebut your opponents’ solutions  – explain why their solutions could be useful because the audience will see this as fair and will therefore think you’re trustworthy, and then explain why you think these solutions are not valid.
• After you’ve presented all the alternatives provide your solution, the remaining solution. This is very persuasive because it looks like the winning idea, especially with the audience believing that you’re fair and trustworthy.

Transitions

When delivering presentations it’s important for your words and ideas to flow so your audience can understand how everything links together and why it’s all relevant. This can be done  using speech transitions  which are words and phrases that allow you to smoothly move from one point to another so that your speech flows and your presentation is unified.

Transitions can be one word, a phrase or a full sentence – there are many different forms, here are some examples:

Moving from the introduction to the first point

Signify to the audience that you will now begin discussing the first main point:

• Now that you’re aware of the overview, let’s begin with…
• First, let’s begin with…
• I will first cover…
• My first point covers…
• To get started, let’s look at…

Shifting between similar points

Move from one point to a similar one:

• In the same way…
• Likewise…
• Equally…
• This is similar to…
• Similarly…

Internal summaries

Internal summarising consists of summarising before moving on to the next point. You must inform the audience:

• What part of the presentation you covered – “In the first part of this speech we’ve covered…”
• What the key points were – “Precisely how…”
• How this links in with the overall presentation – “So that’s the context…”
• What you’re moving on to – “Now I’d like to move on to the second part of presentation which looks at…”

Physical movement

You can move your body and your standing location when you transition to another point. The audience find it easier to follow your presentation and movement will increase their interest.

A common technique for incorporating movement into your presentation is to:

• Start your introduction by standing in the centre of the stage.
• For your first point you stand on the left side of the stage.
• You discuss your second point from the centre again.
• You stand on the right side of the stage for your third point.
• The conclusion occurs in the centre.

Key slides for your presentation

Slides are a useful tool for most presentations: they can greatly assist in the delivery of your message and help the audience follow along with what you are saying. Key slides include:

• An intro slide outlining your ideas
• A  summary slide  with core points to remember
• High quality image slides to supplement what you are saying

There are some presenters who choose not to use slides at all, though this is more of a rarity. Slides can be a powerful tool if used properly, but the problem is that many fail to do just that. Here are some golden rules to follow when using slides in a presentation:

• Don’t over fill them  – your slides are there to assist your speech, rather than be the focal point. They should have as little information as possible, to avoid distracting people from your talk.
• A picture says a thousand words  – instead of filling a slide with text, instead, focus on one or two images or diagrams to help support and explain the point you are discussing at that time.
• Make them readable  – depending on the size of your audience, some may not be able to see small text or images, so make everything large enough to fill the space.
• Don’t rush through slides  – give the audience enough time to digest each slide.

Guy Kawasaki, an entrepreneur and author, suggests that slideshows should follow a  10-20-30 rule :

• There should be a maximum of 10 slides – people rarely remember more than one concept afterwards so there’s no point overwhelming them with unnecessary information.
• The presentation should last no longer than 20 minutes as this will leave time for questions and discussion.
• The font size should be a minimum of 30pt because the audience reads faster than you talk so less information on the slides means that there is less chance of the audience being distracted.

Here are some additional resources for slide design:

• 7 design tips for effective, beautiful PowerPoint presentations
• 11 design tips for beautiful presentations
• 10 tips on how to make slides that communicate your idea

Group Presentations

Group presentations are structured in the same way as presentations with one speaker but usually require more rehearsal and practices.  Clean transitioning between speakers  is very important in producing a presentation that flows well. One way of doing this consists of:

• Briefly recap on what you covered in your section: “So that was a brief introduction on what health anxiety is and how it can affect somebody”
• Introduce the next speaker in the team and explain what they will discuss: “Now Elnaz will talk about the prevalence of health anxiety.”
• Then end by looking at the next speaker, gesturing towards them and saying their name: “Elnaz”.
• The next speaker should acknowledge this with a quick: “Thank you Joe.”

From this example you can see how the different sections of the presentations link which makes it easier for the audience to follow and remain engaged.

Example of great presentation structure and delivery

Having examples of great presentations will help inspire your own structures, here are a few such examples, each unique and inspiring in their own way.

How Google Works – by Eric Schmidt

This presentation by ex-Google CEO  Eric Schmidt  demonstrates some of the most important lessons he and his team have learnt with regards to working with some of the most talented individuals they hired. The simplistic yet cohesive style of all of the slides is something to be appreciated. They are relatively straightforward, yet add power and clarity to the narrative of the presentation.

Start with why – by Simon Sinek

Since being released in 2009, this presentation has been viewed almost four million times all around the world. The message itself is very powerful, however, it’s not an idea that hasn’t been heard before. What makes this presentation so powerful is the simple message he is getting across, and the straightforward and understandable manner in which he delivers it. Also note that he doesn’t use any slides, just a whiteboard where he creates a simple diagram of his opinion.

The Wisdom of a Third Grade Dropout – by Rick Rigsby

Here’s an example of a presentation given by a relatively unknown individual looking to inspire the next generation of graduates. Rick’s presentation is unique in many ways compared to the two above. Notably, he uses no visual prompts and includes a great deal of humour.

However, what is similar is the structure he uses. He first introduces his message that the wisest man he knew was a third-grade dropout. He then proceeds to deliver his main body of argument, and in the end, concludes with his message. This powerful speech keeps the viewer engaged throughout, through a mixture of heart-warming sentiment, powerful life advice and engaging humour.

As you can see from the examples above, and as it has been expressed throughout, a great presentation structure means analysing the core message of your presentation. Decide on a key message you want to impart the audience with, and then craft an engaging way of delivering it.

By preparing a solid structure, and  practising your talk  beforehand, you can walk into the presentation with confidence and deliver a meaningful message to an interested audience.

It’s important for a presentation to be well-structured so it can have the most impact on your audience. An unstructured presentation can be difficult to follow and even frustrating to listen to. The heart of your speech are your main points supported by evidence and your transitions should assist the movement between points and clarify how everything is linked.

Research suggests that the audience remember the first and last things you say so your introduction and conclusion are vital for reinforcing your points. Essentially, ensure you spend the time structuring your presentation and addressing all of the sections.

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Tell me about a successful presentation you gave (and why)

• January 2, 2024

Introduction

“Tell me about a successful presentation you gave and why you think it was a hit” is a common interview question that aims to evaluate your presentation skills and ability to engage an audience.

Why Interviewers Ask This Question

This question helps interviewers assess:

• Your communication and presentation abilities.
• How you engage and connect with an audience.
• Your capacity for preparing and delivering compelling content.

How to Answer the Question

• Select a Memorable Presentation : Choose a presentation that was well-received and had a positive impact.
• Situation : Set the context for the presentation.
• Task : Describe the purpose and objectives of the presentation.
• Action : Explain how you prepared and delivered the presentation.
• Result : Share the feedback and outcomes that made it a success.
• Highlight Key Presentation Skills : Emphasize your preparation, delivery style, audience engagement, and ability to convey clear messages.

Example Answer

“In my last role as a sales manager, I was tasked with presenting our new product line to key stakeholders. I researched our audience’s interests and tailored the presentation to address their needs. I used a mix of storytelling, data visualization, and interactive elements to keep the audience engaged. The presentation was well-received, with several stakeholders commending its clarity and relevance. It resulted in a 20% increase in stakeholder buy-in for our new product line.”

Takeaway Messages

• Effective Communication : Demonstrate your ability to deliver clear and engaging presentations.
• Audience Engagement : Show how you tailor your approach to suit the audience’s interests and needs.
• Impactful Delivery : Highlight the positive outcomes that resulted from your presentation skills.

This question gives you an opportunity to showcase your public speaking skills and your ability to create and deliver impactful presentations.

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how was your presentation today? vs how did your presentation go?

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how was your presentation today?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the quality or experience of a presentation.

• How was your presentation today? Did the audience like it?
• I'm curious, how was your presentation today? Did everything go smoothly?
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Alternatives:

• How did your presentation go?
• How did your presentation turn out?
• How did your presentation fare?
• How did your presentation go today?
• How did your presentation do?

how did your presentation go?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the outcome or success of a presentation.

• How did your presentation go? Were you able to convey your message effectively?
• I wanted to ask, how did your presentation go? Did you achieve your objectives?
• K-Dog, how the presentation go?
• And I can see a touching audio visual presentation go out the window.
• Please go on with your presentation .
• So I will content myself with thanking you for your presentation and pointing out that there are some details we cannot go along with, on which the relevant committees will have to state their opinion.
• Commissioner, you talked in your presentation about distorting competition.
• Denise, your presentation was quite an inspiration.
• And I love how I knew your presentation had finished.
• It was exactly as substantive as your presentation .
• First thing we need to work on is your presentation .
• Everyone was very impressed with your presentation .
• And no expletives in your presentation , please, Ocinski.
• Look, it seems like you don't even care about your presentation .
• We'll get to your presentation , Raymond.
• You can still make your presentation .
• Mae, how was your presentation at Columbia?
• I've listened to your presentation with grave concerns.
• We're going to have to work on your presentation style.
• The Chairs Agreed To Reissue Your Presentation Statement In The Committee's Winter Newsletter.
• Major Daniels, continue your presentation .
• I'd work on your presentation a little.
• How was your presentation today?

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Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

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