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Can you guess what this chart shows?
Describe graphs logically and accurately
Sophie @ Speak Tech English
May 11, 2025
Want to sound clear and confident when describing data?
Engage listeners with this 4-part structure
Gain trust with correct tenses
Practice with real data
QUIZ
Can You Guess What This Chart Shows?
I think it shows the... |
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LEARN
How to Describe Charts
Structure
Follow this simple 4 part structure to keep your listeners engaged when describing charts.
Overview: What does the chart show?
Comparisons: What stands out?
Tenses
Be careful with what tense you are using! Read a full guide on tenses.
Practice
Use these data sources to practice describing charts:
Our World in Data: Insights on the world’s largest problems
Cloudflare: Real-time data on internet traffic, performance and security
Statista: Statistics and market data across worldwide industries
Yahoo Finance: Stock data and financial market trends
Visual Capitalist: Interesting visualisations and dashboards
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