- •Part I Let’s get started
- •Introducing yourself
- •Structuring a presentation
- •Hot tips to “jump start” your presentation
- •Dealing with nervousness
- •Visualize success
- •Today’s topic is …
- •Indicating the end of a section
- •Tips on presenting to an English-speaking audience
- •Visual aids
- •Describing a visual
- •Introducing a visual
- •Saying numbers
- •Talking about trends
- •Some advice to describe trends on graphs and charts
- •Concluding a presentation
- •Handling the question and answer session
- •Powerful techniques
- •Some additional techniques to help communicate the message
- •If we took at imagery first, what’s the difference between simile, metaphor and analogy?
- •Love your audience … not everyone is like you
- •If you are an Extravert, you probably …
- •If you are an Introvert, you probably …
- •If you are a Sensor, you probably …
- •Presentation activities for different personality types
- •Multiple intelligences
- •Some presentation activities for “intelligences”
- •Part II Test yourself
- •1. Match these less formal phrases with the more formal phrases in the table.
- •2. Complete sentences 1 – 8 with the correct form of the verb and a sentence ending from the box below.
- •3. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
- •4. Complete the sentences with the prepositions in the box.
- •6. Replace the highlighted words in the presentation with words or phrases from the box.
- •7. Match the two parts to make typical sentences from the introduction.
- •8. Match items from the three columns to make attention-grabbing openings.
- •9. Put the words in the right order to make sentences.
- •10. Match examples of jump starts (a –g) with the techniques 1 – 7.
- •11. Make signpost sentences using elements from each column.
- •12. Complete the sentences with words from the box.
- •14. Choose the correct verb to fit the sentence.
- •15. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
- •16. Match the two parts to make sentences used to refer to media.
- •17. Match the two parts to make sentences.
- •18. Complete the sentences with the correct adverb – adjective construction from the box.
- •19. Complete this presentation with words from the box.
- •20. Choose the correct word to fit the sentences.
- •21. Match the two parts to make sentences used to talk about visuals.
- •23. Use the notes to make sentences in the past simple or present perfect.
- •24. Read the following sentences and check whether rise and raise have been used correctly. If not, correct the sentences.
- •25. Choose the correct verb to fit the sentences.
- •26. Put the sentences that describe the graph in the correct order.
- •28. Sometimes it is necessary to interrupt the visual by explaining the reason behind the fact (the cause) or its consequence (the effect). Use the words from each column to make sentences.
- •29. Complete the presentation extract with the correct prepositions.
- •30. Unscramble the sentences to make typical sentences from a conclusion.
- •31. Complete the sentences with words from the box.
- •32. Match the two parts to make final statements from conclusions.
- •33. Complete the sentences with prepositions.
- •34. Look at the clues in brackets and underline the word which should be stressed in each sentence.
- •35. Match the two parts to make sentences.
- •36. Complete the dialogue with phrases from the box.
- •37. Complete the sentences with verbs from the box. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
- •38. Test yourself. See how much you’ve learned about giving presentations in English.
- •39. Look at the text below containing three small ones.
- •42. Complete the gaps in these presentation extracts
- •43. Choose the best adverb or adjective for each sentence.
- •44. Complete this presentation extract with the correct prepositions.
- •45. Look at the graphs and complete these presentation extracts, using the correct form of the verbs in brackets
- •46. Now, look at this graph and complete sentences 1 – 6, describing the sales. What tenses did you use and why?
- •47. Read the statements below and write a rhetorical question that could go before each of them.
- •48. Read the statements below and write a rhetorical question that could go after each of them.
- •49. A Yale University study identified the following words as the twelve most powerful words in the English language. Why do you think these words are powerful?
- •50. Choose the best response (a, b or c) for questions 1 – 8. Then define the question and the strategy the presenter uses to answer each question.
- •Part III Full presentations Presentation 1
- •Presentation 2
- •Presentation 3
- •Presentation 4
Part II Test yourself
1. Match these less formal phrases with the more formal phrases in the table.
What I want to do toady is … |
I know you are all very busy … |
As you know, I’m … |
OK, shall we get started? |
It’s good to see you all here. |
Hi, everyone. |
Today I’m going to talk about … |
In my talk I’ll tell you about … |
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More formal |
Less formal |
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. |
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Today I would like to … |
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Let me just start by introducing myself. My name … |
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It’s a pleasure to welcome you today. |
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In my presentation I would like to report on … |
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The topic of today’s presentation is … |
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I suggest that we begin now. |
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I’m aware that you all have very tight schedules … |
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2. Complete sentences 1 – 8 with the correct form of the verb and a sentence ending from the box below.
you on the proposed training project |
you up to date on SEKO’s investment |
you how the database works |
you an interview of our present market position |
at business opportunities in Asia |
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by telling you about what Jane’s group is working on |
on our financial targets for the division about EU tax reform |
1. give Today I’d like to …
2. show I’ll be …
3. talk During the next two hours we’ll be …
4. bring I’d like to …
5. report This afternoon I’m going to …
6. update Today I’d like to …
7. look This morning we’ll be …
8. begin Today I’ll …
3. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
after all areas divided finally start then third
I’ll be talking to you today about the after-sales service plans we offer. I’ll … by describing the various packages in detail. … I’ll go on to show you some case studies. …, I’ll discuss how you can choose the best plan to meet your customers’ needs.
I’ve … talk into three main parts. First of …, I’ll tell you something about the history of our company. … that I’ll describe how the company is structured and finally, I’ll give you some details of our range of products and services.
I’d like to update you on what we’ve been working over the last year. I’ll focus on three main …: first, our joint venture in Asia; second, the new plant in Charleston. And …, our redevelopment project.