Topic 1.12.2 Structuring Presentations
Structuring Presentations
1A LEAD-IN: read some of the usual mistakes in Presentations. Do you know what they mean?
-Lack of Clear Structure
-Speaking Too Fast or Too Slow
-Overloading Slides with Text
-Reading Slides
-Weak Opening
-Poor Time Management
-Monotone Delivery
-Not being prepared for Questions
1B DISCUSSION:
Why do these presentation mistakes can have a negative impact on formal presentations?
Could you think of any other mistakes?
Why is structure important in professional Presentations?
2A LISTENING: listen to a Presentation about adopting Green Policies in a Company.
Is the presentation well structured? Why? why not?
2B ACTIVITY: Work in pairs and match the sentences. Then listen and check
USEFUL PHRASES
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3A SPEAKING: work with a partner. Your company has decided to switch to 100% e-billing. Take turns to present the idea, using the notes below and the expressions in the chart above.
3B: work in pairs or small groups. Choose a topic and give a 2-minute-speech. Then your mates can ask a few questions.
Workplace & Communication
- The importance of good communication at work
- A simple way to handle a work conflict
Business & Economy
- A successful business leader I admire
- The role of advertising in business
Customer Service & Sales
- The best way to explain a product to a customer
- What makes good customer service?
Personal & Professional Growth
- One business skill I want to improve
- My dream job and why
4A VOCABULARY: read the list of phrases below. They are used to change slides and to introduce examples.
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-Can you add any other phrase?
-Which of the phrases do you usually use?
4B SPEAKING: working pairs. have a look at the slides and give a short presentation to your classmate using the phrases learned. Then change roles.
STUDENT A: introduce yourself, give the presentation and answer some follow-up questions from Student B.
STUDENT B: ask some questions at the end of Student A´s presentation.
4C DISCUSS:
-Why are visual aids important?
-Are there any differences between online presentations and face-2-face? If so, which modality do you prefer and why?
5 SPEAKING: work in pairs or small groups. Choose one of the options below:
-Create a very quick 3-slide powerpoint presentation about any topic.
-Choose a presentation you already have and present it to the group.