209. Speak with Confidence: Describing Trends and Data #2
Mar 13, 2024
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Explore the vocabulary for describing data changes like increases and fluctuations. Learn about methods and mistakes in data communication, enhancing descriptions using powerful verbs like 'peak' and 'skyrocket'. Discover various verbs and structures to effectively communicate trends and changes in business, and get insights on techniques for describing data during presentations.
Use specific vocabulary like 'peak' and 'surge' to describe increases in data.
Focus on simplicity and avoid overcomplicating descriptions when discussing changes in data.
Deep dives
Vocabulary for Describing Changes Over Time
The episode delves into the importance of using specific vocabulary to describe changes over time. Listeners are encouraged to focus on vocabulary related to increases, decreases, fluctuations, and variations. Examples like 'peak,' 'soar,' 'surge,' and 'shoot up' are discussed as verbs indicating sudden and large increases.
Structures for Expressing Changes
The podcast highlights three main structures for expressing changes: subject-verb-adverb, adjective-noun with the verb 'to be,' and using quantifiers. It emphasizes the significance of using appropriate vocabulary to accurately depict changes, such as saying 'sales increased significantly' or 'there has been a significant increase in sales.'
Key Takeaways and Tips for Effective Communication
The episode wraps up by stressing the importance of simplicity in communication when describing changes. The host recommends relying on fundamental vocabulary like 'increase' and 'decrease' when unsure. The audience is encouraged to use adjectives and adverbs to modify neutral verbs for stronger or weaker descriptions, avoiding overcomplication. Future episodes are teased to cover fluctuations, stabilization, and decreases, continuing the detailed exploration of describing data and trends.
Let's continue with our series on describing data and trends. This time I'd like to go into more detail specifically about vocabulary. By the end of the episode you will know what are some common vocabulary mistakes and what words we use specifically to describe increases. In future episodes we will go into more detail about decreases, stabilization etc. I hope you enjoy this one.