2. In this session, you should be
able to:
1 Identify the structure of a
presentation
2 Use correct expressions to
signpost the presentation
3 Write an outline of a
presentation
3. Warm up
Talk about the chosen topic for 2
minutes.
1. What was the difference?
2. Can you talk about any topics at all?
3. What could you have done to make
the presentation better?
4. Activity 1
1. Watch a video on a TED Talk.
2. What do you think of the
presentation?
3. What was the topic about?
4. What was good / bad about it?
5. Think about your own presentation.
Discuss what makes a good
presentation.
5. What is a presentation?
a speech or talk in which a new
product, idea, or piece of work is shown
and explained to an audience.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary 2016
6. Purpose of a presentation
Inform Persuade
Entertain
9. Preparation or presentation?
Preparation
Time allocation
Body language
Visual aids
Stage presence
Voice projection
Pronunciation
Facial & breathing exercises
Outline of the presentation
Purpose of the presentation
Structure
Know the content / topic
Presentation
Time allocation
Body language
Visual aids
Stage presence
Voice projection
Pronunciation
Facial & breathing exercises
Outline of the presentation
Purpose of the presentation
Structure
Know the content / topic
10. Structure of a presentation
1. Title
2. Effective opening
3. Introduction
4. Contents / Main body
5. Conclusion
6. Closing
11. Activity 3
What phrases are useful when:
1. Introducing a topic?
2. What phrases you use to introduce an
idea? Several ideas?
3. Indicate opposite idea?
4. Give an example?
5. Relate to an earlier idea?
12. Check your understanding
1 What is a structure of a
presentation?
2 What common expressions
would you use to signpost a
presentation?
13. Homework
1. Practice at home in front of a mirror.
2. Record yourself on video / audio
recording. Watch the recording to
see how you can improve.
3. Get you family members as an
audience. Even your pet cat would
do.