How
to give a presentation in English - Session 3
By Viv Quarry
(www.vivquarry.com)
You are going to give a presentation on 'transport in my city', which will be recorded. Before you start:
1. Think about the context (where?), the audience (who?) and the purpose (why?).
2. List all the points you can use and put your main points in the order you will present them.
3. Prepare the introduction. Include a statement of purpose and a clear plan.
4. Bring your presentation to life with questions, unusual or interesting facts and real life events.
Here are four possible frameworks for the introduction to a presentation:
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1. Opening remark / relevant background. |
State purpose of presentation. |
Outline development. |
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2. State relevant and surprising facts. |
State purpose of presentation. |
Outline development. |
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3. Give background / relevant facts. |
State purpose of presentation. |
Show benefits for audience. |
Outline development. |
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4. Involve audience by participatory activity. |
Give relevant background. |
State purpose of presentation. |
Outline development. |
Plan your presentation and think about what slides may be useful to illustrate what you are saying.
Mark on your presentation notes where you will show the slides.
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EXERCISES
Here is a checklist to help you to evaluate your presentation.
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Did you say who you are? |
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Did you say why you are speaking? |
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Did you include a statement of purpose? |
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Did you include sign posting? |
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Did you relate the presentation to the needs of the audience? |
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Did you involve the audience? |
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Was there a participatory activity? |
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Were there any questions to the audience? |
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Were there any surprising or unusual facts? |
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