Making a Successful Presentation Lecture 3. Content and Organization. Language and Style
Outline presentation structure and linking ideas; making a good introduction; speaking vs reading; personal and impersonal styles of language
Presenting the key points tell the audience what you’re going to say; say it; tell the audience what you’ve said Useful language (Linking ideas): Effective Presentations, p. 21
Following the plan (p. 23) Stating the topic/purpose: I’d like to talk today about… Outline: I’ve divided my talk into… Questions: If you have any questions, please… Part 1: Let’s start with…/So that covers… Part 2: That brings me to…/Let’s leave that there… Part 3/4 etc: …and turn to… Summary: To sum up… Conclusion: In conclusion…
Introducing yourself and your talk Greeting, name, position The title/subject Purpose/objective Length Outline/Main parts Questions Reference to the audience Useful Language: Effective Presentations, p. 14
H/W: An introduction according to the plan + using the right language; To print out: Effective Presentations, pp. 31 – 34; - English for Presentations, pp. 23, 32 – 38. To do: pp. 23, 32, 34 (Use your dictionary!)