Presentation Skills

1. Look at the quotations and the visuals. Which one would you choose to start your presentation? Why? 2. Read the extracts. In which extract has the speaker expanded on the main idea? Underline the transition words each speaker has used. 3. Match the idea below (1-3) to the sentences (a-c) that expand on them. Then links ideas (1-3) using transition words. 4. Use the ideas in Exercises 1,2 and 3 to prepare and give your presentation to the class. Start like this:

1. Read the extracts. Decide which are beginnings and which are endings. Which sets the scene? Use humour? Address the reader directly? Uses a picture? 2. a) list the note under the headings name, type, where to play it, number of players, rules and equipment. b) Think of a pupolar sport in your country and make notes using your own ideas under headings in Exercise 2a. 3. Use the notes in Exercise 2a or 2b to prepare your presentation.

1. Read the task. What is the purpose of the presentation? 2. Which two key phrases are the most appropriate to research the topic in Exercise 1. 3. Match the idea (1-4) to the key points (a-d). 4. Use your notes to prepare your presentation. Praceitce before you do it in front of class. You can start like this:

1. Read the task. Who is your audience going to be? 2. Read the extracts. Which: presents information to the audience and uses formal style ? tries to persuade the audience and uses the informal style? Which extract is approriate for the presentation in Exerciese 1? why? 3. Listen two students’s presentation and address their performance. Write yes or no. 4. Collect information about landmarks in your country. Prepare and give your presentation.

1. Put the idea under the headings below. Some may fit under more than one heading. You can add your own ideas if you like. 2. Which of two slides is more effective? Why? 3. Which slides is the most approriate? Why? 4. Read the endings. Which is: a powerfull statement? A what if question? 5. Use the ideas in Exercise 1 and 4 to create your digital presentation. Use up to 8 slides.

1. Read and listen to the following extracts. What audio - visual material does each speaker use? 2. Look at the notes. Decide on how to present the information, then prepare five cue cards. 3. Use your cue cards in Exercise 2 to prepare your presentation. Alternatively, you can research information and prepare cue cards for a traditional musical instrument in your country. Remember to use some audio - visual aids.