2. Very good tips from text
•Key elements of delivering good
presentation
•Preparation
•Practice
•Use media as support - not script
•Put only keywords and diagrams
•Speak clearly & appear confident
3. How to
•Think about the audience
•Put yourself in their shoes
•What they will be interesting in
hearing
•Don’t assume knowledge
•Bring everyone up to speed
•If terminology is used, explain it
clearly
4. •Have clear structure
•Explain points of presentation (agenda)
•Strong beginning and ending
•Visual aids
•Make sure it helps, not hinder
•Keep it simple
•Match slides to the words
5. What else..
•Good eye contact
•Accurate language (grammar,
vocabulary)
•Clear delivery and pronunciation
•Practice & preparation (rehearsal)
6. Appraisal 68
•The speaker introduces the topic but not
very clearly.
•Very few helpful phrases are used and
the content isn’t organized.
•The presentation isn’t convincing
because the speaker pauses and seems
very uncertain.
7. Appraisal 69
•The second speaker gives the introduction
very clearly, and uses useful expressions;
for example,
•I will be talking about --
•Are there any questions?
•The presentation is also fairly convincing
because the speaker tells the audience the
benefits of the product
9. Employee of the month scheme
•What does the passage talk about?
•What business is Elmgrove in?
•What are the qualities of the
nominees?
•Why do they come up with this
scheme?
10. Appraising performance
•I found it difficult when I
first came to work here.
•Likes: being given a job
and getting on with it
•Dislikes: meeting
•Working on being a team
player
11. Student of the month
•What should attributes of
student of the class be? Please
explain.
•What is s/he supposed to do to
be nominated as student of the
month?
12. Vocabulary
•Bottom line - the most important
consideration
•Initiative - willingness to try new things,
to start things on one’s own
•To initiate
•Not in so many words - not the exact
words
•Keep up the good work
13. Vocabulary
•Read too much into (what he said) -
analyze or add meaning too much than it
is intended
•On the line - to be at risk
•Overreact - show too much emotion or
reaction than necessary or appropriate
•Constructive criticism - appraisal
intended to help or improve something