- •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
34. Look at the clues in brackets and underline the word which should be stressed in each sentence.
Clearly, we need to look at this again. (it’s obvious)
Clearly, we need to look at this again. (twice wasn’t enough)
We will never get such a perfect opportunity again. (this is our only chance)
We will never get such a perfect opportunity again. (but perhaps the competition will)
I’d like us to work out a strategy. (and nobody else)
I’d like us to work out a strategy. (a plan is important)
There hasn’t been a dramatic increase in production costs. (but there has been an increase)
There hasn’t been a dramatic increase in production costs. (the increase was in personal costs)
I think we’ve made a good start. (but you might not agree)
I think we’ve made a good start. (but there is still a lot to do)
This is not the only option. (There might be others)
This is not the only option. (I have a better one)
Sales this month have been quite good. (but not brilliant)
Sales this month have been quite good. (we are pleased)
Where do we go from here? (I have absolutely no idea)
Where do we go from here? (normal question)
35. Match the two parts to make sentences.
1. Good point, but I’d prefer |
a. any question please? |
2. Perhaps we could |
b. deal with this at some other time. |
3. Could you repeat |
c. off the top of my head. |
4. I’m afraid that’s |
d. not to discuss that today. |
5. I’m sure Ms Major |
e. answer my question? |
6. Sorry, I don’t |
f. not my field. |
7. I’m afraid I don’t know that |
g. could answer that question for you. |
8. I’m afraid I’m not |
h. in a position to comment on that. |
9. Does that |
i. quite understand your question. |
36. Complete the dialogue with phrases from the box.
Could you give us |
Does that mean |
Are there any questions |
Go ahead |
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Excuse me |
No, no, not at all |
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I suggest you speak to |
I’d be interested |
Would you mind |
May I ask |
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Presenter: _______ (1)?
Susanne: Yes, I have a question. _______ (2) some background information on Track Ltd?
Presenter: Certainly. They’re one of the leading manufactures of outdoor equipment in the UK with more than 35 factories worldwide.
Tim: _______ (3) telling us why you’ve chosen them as partners?
Presenter: _______ (4). The answer’s quite simple. We were very impressed with the quality of their products and their prices are very attractive.
Annette: __________ (5) a question?
Presenter: Yes, of course. _______ (6).
Annette: _______ (7) to know what their terms of payment are.
Presenter: I’m afraid I can’t answer that question. _______ (8) Sylvia Baker – she would be the right person to ask.
Alex: _______ (9). You mentioned a London office. _______ (10) we do business through them?
Presenter: That’s right. We need to discuss the details though.