Presentation Review
This page summarizes the points that we have learned about making presentations in English.
In this seminar, you have learned:
to allow plenty of time for preparation
to ask the all-important question-words, why? who? where? when? how? and what?
to structure your presentation into introduction, body, conclusion and questions
to write notes based on keywords
to rehearse your presentation several times and modify it as necessary
to select the right equipment for the job
to use equipment effectively
to make use of clear, powerful visual aids that do not overload your audience
to use clear, simple language, avoiding jargon
to use active verbs and concrete facts
to explain the structure of your presentation at the beginning so that your listeners know what to expect
to link each section of your presentation
to signpost your presentation from beginning to end so that your listeners know where they are
to say what you are going to say, say it, and say what you have just said
to overcome your nerves
to establish audience rapport
to be aware of your body language
to understand cultural differences
to control the quality of your voice
to maintain interest by varying the speed, volume and pitch of your voice
to deal with listeners' questions politely
to respond to your audience positively