Presenting in your own language is difficult enough, but in today’s global environment more and
more post-graduates are required to attend international events and/or present their research
in English. This two day seminar will look at what makes an effective presentation, focusing on
language skills, non-verbal communication and intercultural issues.
On day two students will be required to give a five minute presentation on their area of research
which incorporates skills learnt on day one. Feedback will then be given. Participants therefore,
are expected to have a good command of English, allowing them to communicate fluently.
The course objectives are:
⋅ to help students overcome their difficulties with English pronunciation through
concentrating on common and individual pronunciation problems
⋅ to help students appreciate the difference between spoken and written communication
in English
⋅ to enhance students' ability to structure and deliver oral presentations in English and to
deliver complicated subject matter clearly and effectively
⋅ to develop students' confidence to participate in seminars, workshops, international
conferences and other kinds of academic discussions
We will look at:
⋅ the differences between oral and written communication in English
⋅ structuring and delivering oral presentations to meet the requirements of an
international audience
⋅ simple rhetorical techniques
⋅ interacting with an audience: models of clarifying, responding to and dealing with
questions
⋅ non-verbal communication- what your body language is really saying
By the end of the seminar students will be equipped with the necessary vocabulary to
successfully:
⋅ present an argument in their individual field of study in English
⋅ ask for or express opinions
⋅ agree and disagree with statements
⋅ politely interrupt and question others
⋅ clarify their statements or clarify asked questions
⋅ support or oppose given statements
⋅ persuade the audience
⋅ comfortably carry out a conversation using small talk