Unit 1 PRESENTATIONS

Why do people give presentations? to give information, train people, stimulate interest, provoke discussion, gain support Have you ever given a presentation? Tell your partner what it was like. A friend of yours is going to give a presentation. Write down some tips for him/her on what to do and what not to do.

DO look confident, enthusiastic speak clearly, use formal language and register keep slides short and clear, use visuals keep eye contact with your audience keep good body language smile, enjoy yourself use humor, tell stories

DON‘T use too much humor use informal English read from the board or notes stand with your back to the audience speak with a mono-tone voice overcrowd your slides with text use bullet points

Carmine Gallo – Present like Steve Jobs Watch and write down tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHX-xnP_G5s&index=9&list=RDwXILI9Q1jIw Inspire – don´t just convey information Set the theme – single headline, clear and consistent throughout the presentation Set the direction Give the audience a reason Provide an outline Open and close each section Be passionate and enthusiastic

Sell an experience Make statistics and number meaningful Make your PPT visual and simple Treat your presentation like a show Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse AND ONE MORE THING …

What to think about before giving a presentation and why. Audience Language / style Aim Technology Time ???

What can you use to make your presentation more effective? laptop microphone projector laser pointer remote control flipchart whiteboard handout(photocopy) marker

Presentation structure Introduction – say what you are going to say Main body – say it Conclusion – say what you have said

I´ve got 4 things I´d like to talk about … I´ll begin with … I´ll then … Next / After that … I´ll finish … Today, I´d like to talk about … I´m here to talk about … Show purpose Show passion, enthusiasm Make numbers meaningful So, I´ve spoken about… I have outlined … Any questions? Flight MAIN BODY Take off Descent SET THE THEME SUMMARY Nice to see you Thanks for coming I´m / My name´s It´s been a pleasure … Thank you for … Taxiing on runway Landing INTRODUCTION ENDING

PPT PRESENTATION PHRASES

How would you react to the following problems during the question time How would you react to the following problems during the question time? (p.19/17) Suggested answers: 1. f, j, 2. b, k, 3. d, g, 4. a, h, 5. e, l, 6. c, i

Presentation evaluation PPT/Prezi/materials used – structure, slides Presenting: clear and understandable talk eye contact body language English (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation)