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1 Interaction in EMI lectures. Presentation skills Olena Berezniak, As. Department of Mineral Dressing

2 INTERACTION Overall level of interactivity Question types (rhetorical, open, closed) and frequency Invites questions from participants and gives sufficient time for formulation Checks comprehension on a regular basis Explains abstract concepts with clear examples

3 LANGUAGE (Lexis and Grammar) Assumes background knowledge of topic Uses topic-specific vocabulary (technical language) Lexical choice Grammar issues Emphasises important points via repetition, signposting or giving examples

4 PRESENTATION SKILLS Beginnings, endings and transition points Body language and gestures Uses humour / jokes / anecdotes Uses appropriate visual aids Rate of speech Eye-contact Pauses within phrases and between sentences

5 DISCOURCE MARKERS

6 Sequencers (describe the structure of a presentation): I’ve divided my talk into 3 parts I’d like to make 2 main points At first / firstly / secondly / thirdly, I’ll define some terms Next / after that / then, I’ll suggest some of the main causes Finally / lastly, I’m going to make some recommendations To conclude / in conclusion, I’m going to make three suggestions

7 Signals (indicate a change of focus) Now I’d like to turn to / move on to / consider / discuss / look at / talk about… But here I’d like to return to a point I made earlier For reasons of time I’m going to skip the details…

8 Linking devices (relationship between ideas) Additionally / in addition / moreover / furthermore… On the one hand… on the other hand… However, nonetheless, nevertheless… In contrast On the contrary As a result / therefore / consequently

9 Sentence initial adverbials Interestingly, importantly, significantly, unusually, surprisingly, puzzlingly… Frankly, to be honest

10 Evidentials (express the degree of certainty) It turns out that It is believed It appears / seems that I tend to think that Supposedly

11 Interpersonal (typical of spoken discourse) By the way Anyway Actually In fact Well You know As you can see I mean

12 Thank you for your attention!


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