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This practical guide introduces students to the language and other skills needed to deliver a presentation in English. Concise and accessible, the guide will be particularly helpful to learners of English.
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Foreword
Part A The Presentation
1 Presentation Types
This Chapter
1. Academic Versus Professional Presentation
Professional Presentations
Academic Presentations
2. Single, Duo, Or Group Presentation
3. Information Delivery
Manuscript Speaking
Extemporaneous Speaking
Memorised Speaking
Impromptu Speaking
4. Audience Participation
The Silent Audience Presentation
Question/answer Presentation
The Participatory Presentation
5. Level Differences
Academic Levels
6. Sitting, Standing, Or Walking
7. Online Or Live Presentation
CHECKLIST
2 Online and Joint Presentations
This Chapter
1. The Rise of Online Presentations
2. Advantages of Online Presentations
Less Anxiety
Controlling the Q&A
Pre-recording Option
3. Drawbacks of Online Presentations
Technical Limitations
Physical Position
Camera Issues
Microphone Issues
Audience Camera and Microphone Options
Interaction Rules
4. Joint Presentations
Prepare Together
Divide Roles
CHECKLIST
For Online Presentations
For Joint Presentations
3 Presentation Structure
This Chapter
1. Purpose
Which Experience Should the Audience Undergo?
What Do You Want to Gain From the Presentation?
2. Communicating Your Goal to the Audience
Informative
Persuasive
Instructional
3. Main Message
Selecting Information
Importance of Messages
One Main Message Only
More Examples
4. Information Sources
5. The Structure of the Presentation
CHECKLIST
4 Digital Slide Shows
This Chapter
1. Showing the Slides
Managing Information Delivery
Running the Presentation
2. Visuals
Pictures
Video and Sound Clips
Social Media
3. Dealing With Technical Problems
Internet Issues
Slide Show Issues
Video/sound Issues
4. Timing
Presentation Parts
Number of Slides and Slide Show Duration
CHECKLIST
5 Slide Design
This Chapter
1. General Design
Slide 1
Slide 2
Slide 3
2. Screen Colours
3. Readability
Slide 4
Slide 5
Slide 6
4. Filling the Slides
Slide 7
Slide 8
Slide 9a
Slide 9b
Slide 10a
Slide 10b
Slide 10c
5. Transitions and Effects
Effects Between Slides
Effects Within Slides
6. Amount of Information On Each Slide
Slide 11a
Slide 11b
Slide 11c
Slide 11d
Slide 11e
Slide 11f
Slide 11g
Slide 11h
Slide 11i
Slide 11j
7. Pointing at Information
CHECKLIST
Part B The Language
6 Useful Sentences
This Chapter
1. Introduction
Greet the Audience
Introduce Yourself
Raise Awareness
Introduce the Topic
Give the Presentation Purpose
Reveal the Structure
2. Body
Introduce the Start of the Body
Introducing the End of a Part
Giving Interim Conclusions
Introducing Transitions
Giving Examples
Giving Details
Linking to Other Parts of the Presentation
Referring to the Main Point Or Purpose
Referring to Sources
Referring to Visuals
Emphasis
Paraphrase
3. Conclusion
Summarise
Give the Main Conclusion
Reiterate the Main Point
Compare With Other Findings
Limitations
Explain Implications and Practical Applications
Sign Off
Open Up Q&A
Start a Discussion
Hand Over to the Next Presenter Or the Moderator
4. Redundant Comments
Apologetic Explaining
Meta Comments
CHECKLIST
7 Useful Words
This Chapter
1. Purpose
2. Extending Your Active Vocabulary
3. Improving Your Spoken Vocabulary
Create a Transcript
Complete the Transcript
Focus On Specialised Vocabulary
Find Alternatives
Address Formulaic Language
Discover Collocations
Standardise Register
Check Social Appropriateness
Remove Most Discourse Markers
Reconsider Advanced Words and Phrases
CHECKLIST
8 Clear Vowels and Consonants
This Chapter
1. Instructions
2. Vowels
Pronouncing D.a.rk and D.i.rk [ษห, ษห]
Pronouncing D.i.rk and D.o.rk [ษห, ษห]
Pronouncing D.o.rk and D.o.ke [ษห, oส]
Pronouncing D.o.ke and D.o.ck [oส, ษ]
Pronouncing D.o.ck and D.u.ck [ษ, ส]
Pronouncing L.oo.k and L.u.ke [ส, uห]
Pronouncing L.i.ck and L.ee.k [ษช, iห]
Pronouncing M.a.rry, M.e.rry, and M.a.ry [รฆ, ษ, ษห]
3. Consonants
Pronouncing .p.ea, .t.ea, and .k.ey [p, T, K]
Pronouncing .t.eeth and .t.eethe [ฮธ, รฐ]
Pronouncing .v.eer, .b.eer, and .W.ear [v, B, W]
Pronouncing .s.ee and .sh.e [s, ส]
Pronouncing .v.eal and .z.eal [v, Z]
Pronouncing The.r.e, Ba.r., Ca.r.t, and Bea.r.s
Pronouncing .r.ight and .l.ight [ษน, l]
CHECKLIST
9 Tongue Twisters
This Chapter
1. Rule-Based Versus Unique Pronunciation Problems
Rule-based Pronunciation Difficulties
Rule 1: Stress the Second Syllable in Verbs If the Word Could Also Be a Noun Or Adjective
Rule 2: Certain Word-Final Syllables Are Likely to Be Unstressed
Rule 3: Teens and Tens Get a Different Stress
Rule 4: Trust Spelling Only for Less Common Words
Unique Pronunciation Problems
Stress and Vowel Choices
2. The List
CHECKLIST
10 The Music of Your English
This Chapter
1. Basic Rhythmic Systems of Languages
2. Getting the Stress Right
What Is Stress?
The Functions of Sentence Stress
3. Intonation
4. Two Basic Intonation Patterns
Fall Intonation: Low and High
Rise Intonation: Low and High
5. Silences
Silences Make You More Pleasant to Listen to
Silences Can Change Meaning
Silences Separate Sentences
Silences Can Forefront Information
CHECKLIST
Part C The Presenter
11 Speaking Style
This Chapter
1. Good Versus Clear Articulation
2. The Vocal Tract
3. The Voice
4. Your Throat
5. Breathing
6. Speech Rate
7. Over-/underarticulation
Night-candle Style
Slow-burner Style
CHECKLIST
12 Posture
This Chapter
1. Body Language
2. Posture
Communicative Effects
The Ideal Posture
3. Sitting, Standing, and Moving Around
Sitting
Standing Still
Standing and Moving Around
4. Communicating Messages With Your Body
Open and Closed Postures
Position Relative to the Audience
CHECKLIST
13 Face, Arms, and Hands
This Chapter
1. Face
The Natural Shape of Your Face
Smiling
Cultural Differences
2. Eyes
Eye Contact
Gazing
Blinking
Cultural Differences
3. Arms
4. Hands
Handshake
Cultural Differences
CHECKLIST
14 Emotions Before Presentation Day
This Chapter
1. State of Mind Tips
2. Tips to Prepare Your Presentation
3. Tips for Preparing for Questions
4. Trial Run Tips
5. Tips to Discover the Venue Conditions
6. Tips for Safeguarding the Presentation
CHECKLIST
15 Emotions On Presentation Day
This Chapter
1. Nerves
2. Dealing With Nerves in the Hours Before the Presentation
Practical Tips
Eating and Drinking
Exercise
3. Dealing With Nerves During Your Presentation
General State of Mind Tips
The Very Beginning of the Presentation
Breathing and Speaking
Eating and Drinking
Improvising
CHECKLIST
Part D The Audience
16 Knowing Your Audience
This Chapter
1. General Features of Your Audience
Audience Size
Audience Role During the Presentation
Command of English of Audience Members
Cultural Background
Expectations
Known and Unknown Audience Members
2. Audience State of Mind
Attention Span
Physical Comfort
3. Communicating With Your Audience
Rapport
Exceptional Audience Members
Dealing With Hecklers
Use of Laptops
CHECKLIST
17 Handling Audience Diversity
This Chapter
1. General Tips
2. Language Competence
3. Culture and Personality
Information Presentation
Previous Knowledge
Showing Respect
Time Perception
Proximity
Showing Emotion
Personal Topics
Smiling
Silences
4. Gender Identity
5. Disabilities
Hearing Impaired Audience Members
Physical Disabilities
CHECKLIST
18 Engaging Your Audience
This Chapter
1. Grabbing Attention
Have a Positive Demeanour
Be Active
Dress Well
Address the Presentation Structure
Make Slides Easy On the Eye
2. Keeping Attention
Present in Steps
Create Suspense
Show Rather Than Tell
Work With Highlights
3. Revitalising Attention
Vary Presentation Tools
Consider Humour
Clap Your Hands
Raise Your Voice
Move Closer
Make Eye Contact
Interact With the Audience
Single Out Audience Members
Make the Audience Think
Organise an Activity
Use an Anecdote
Refer to a Handout
CHECKLIST
19 Convincing Your Audience
This Chapter
1. Presenter Authority
Trustworthiness of the Presenter
Introducing Yourself
Delay Bad News
2. An Experience for the Audience
Visualise Content
Share Experiences
Entertain
Show a Picture Or Object
Metaphors
Stories
3. A Convincing Message
Original Content
Unambiguous Content
A Foregrounded Main Message
Examples
Activate the Audience
Memorable Ending
CHECKLIST
20 Audience Questions
This Chapter
1. Audience Role
The Silent Audience Presentation
The Question/answer Presentation
The Participatory Presentation
The Demonstration Presentation
2. Before the Questions Start
Announce
Number of Questions
Demands for Attention
Granting Permission to Speak
Processing the Question
3. Answering the Question
Easy Questions
Difficult Questions
Critical Questions
After Answering a Question
No Questions
The Quality of the Answer
4. After Answering the Final Question
CHECKLIST
References
Index
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This practical guide introduces students to the language and other skills needed to deliver a presentation in English. Concise and accessible, the guide will be particularly helpful to learners of English.
Grenoble University. - Grenoble, France. - M. Grand: The Lecture: Language of presentation. - 2007. 19 p. A short guide to the oral presentation in English. <br/>Contents<br/>Getting started.<br/>The body of presentation.<br/>The conclusion.<br/>n general.<br/>Graphs and charts.