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Making Oral Presentations

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Created on May 10, 2020

Practical suggestions for giving oral presentations

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Making Oral Presentations

Some practical suggestions

By Evangelina Aguirre Sotelo

Useful steps to prepare your speech

  • Getting prepared - Brainstorming
  • Outline of presentation
  • Research the topic: provide updated information, consult other reliable sources (e.g. official sites)
  • Organizing group work

Useful steps to prepare your speech

  • Write a rough outline
  • Work on the organization of the presentation and the distribution of topics and/or subtopics among members.
  • Organize your presentation by considering: introduction, development and conclusion.

INTRODUCTION

  • Present the topic
  • Get your audience engaged.
  • State the purpose of the presentation.
  • Present an outline or summary of your talk.

Useful expressions

To introduce the topic:

I’m going to talk about… Today I want to explain… I'd like to present...

To organize your ideas:

I will concentrate on the following points: First of all, … Then…, And finally, …

To engage the audience:

Refer to a problem to think about: Suppose you are… how would you….? Begin with a question, a surprising comment or something that makes your audience think.

BODY

  • Develop the main topics and subtopics of your presentation in a logical order.
  • Use clear examples to illustrate your points.
  • Make a pause at the end of each point.

Useful expressions

To introduce ideas:

Now, I am going to talk about… The following aspect / issue / point to consider is… Now I’d like to explain…

To draw attention to a particular point:

We must not forget that… However, it’s important to realize that…

CONCLUSION

  • Leave your audience with a clear summary of the points discussed.
  • Do not introduce new topics or ideas in this section.

Useful expressions

To conclude your presentation:

In conclusion, … To summarize, … In order to recap the main points… I hope this presentation has given you some useful information / issues to think about…

To finish your presentation:

Thank you for your attention. Now, if you have any questions…

Useful steps to prepare your speech

  • Create effective visual aids.
  • Prepare effective notes – do not read!
  • Rehearse your speech.
  • Develop time management skills.
  • Do dictionary work (check meaning, usage, pronunciation, etc. ).
  • Pay attention to the use of grammar and structures in English.
  • Make eye contact.
  • Practice your voice projection.
  • Do not rush.
  • Smile!