1 00:00:01,459 --> 00:00:03,540 Oral Presentations 2 00:00:03,540 --> 00:00:12,890 It's not easy to give a good oral presentation, but these tips will help you. 3 00:00:21,179 --> 00:00:22,719 Things we have to do 4 00:00:22,719 --> 00:00:30,199 Use the planning time to prepare what you're going to say. 5 00:00:33,659 --> 00:00:35,859 Use more formal language. 6 00:00:39,539 --> 00:00:44,859 Use short, simple sentences to express your ideas clearly. 7 00:00:45,219 --> 00:00:52,619 Pause from time to time and don't speak too quickly. 8 00:00:52,700 --> 00:00:59,060 This allows the listener to understand your ideas 9 00:00:59,060 --> 00:01:05,450 Include a short pause after each idea 10 00:01:05,450 --> 00:01:17,260 Speak clearly and at the right volume 11 00:01:17,260 --> 00:01:23,819 Have your notes ready in case you forget anything 12 00:01:23,819 --> 00:01:29,299 Or use a PowerPoint presentation that contains the main ideas 13 00:01:29,299 --> 00:01:36,700 Practice your presentation 14 00:01:36,700 --> 00:01:43,060 If possible, record yourself and listen to your presentation. 15 00:01:44,500 --> 00:01:48,579 If you can't record yourself, ask a friend to listen to you. 16 00:01:52,409 --> 00:01:54,069 Does your friend understand you? 17 00:01:59,900 --> 00:02:01,719 Make your opinions very clear. 18 00:02:03,159 --> 00:02:05,180 Use expressions to give your opinion. 19 00:02:10,599 --> 00:02:13,900 Look at the people who are listening to you. 20 00:02:18,919 --> 00:02:21,159 And now things we should never do. 21 00:02:21,159 --> 00:02:31,379 Like, writing out the whole presentation and learning every word by heart. 22 00:02:38,550 --> 00:02:41,889 Don't write out the whole presentation and read it aloud. 23 00:02:44,710 --> 00:02:47,050 Don't use very informal language. 24 00:02:50,879 --> 00:02:55,840 Don't look at your note cards or PowerPoint presentation all the time. 25 00:02:56,960 --> 00:03:01,000 It's important to look up at your listeners when you're speaking. 26 00:03:04,800 --> 00:03:06,860 Parts of an oral presentation. 27 00:03:08,020 --> 00:03:17,939 Introduction. The introduction is a very important, perhaps the most important part of your presentation. 28 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:25,139 This is the first impression that your audience has of you. 29 00:03:28,189 --> 00:03:31,990 You should concentrate on getting your introduction right. 30 00:03:35,599 --> 00:03:46,539 You should use the introduction to welcome your audience, introduce the subject, 31 00:03:46,539 --> 00:03:52,879 Introduce the structure of your presentation. 32 00:03:56,030 --> 00:03:57,930 Give instructions about questions. 33 00:04:03,129 --> 00:04:07,189 So, first welcome your audience using language such as 34 00:04:07,189 --> 00:04:10,330 Good morning or good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. 35 00:04:14,069 --> 00:04:19,129 Then, introduce your subject using an opening phrase such as 36 00:04:19,129 --> 00:04:21,490 I'd like to talk about... or 37 00:04:21,490 --> 00:04:28,529 The main aim of this presentation is to... 38 00:04:28,529 --> 00:04:31,949 Next, outline your structure. 39 00:04:31,990 --> 00:04:37,290 by mentioning the main points of your presentation and their order. 40 00:04:42,220 --> 00:04:48,779 Finally, give instructions about when it is appropriate to ask questions. 41 00:04:53,699 --> 00:04:57,579 The body of the presentation. 42 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:03,040 The body is the real presentation. 43 00:05:04,139 --> 00:05:07,500 If the introduction was well prepared and delivered, 44 00:05:08,139 --> 00:05:09,920 you will now be in control. 45 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:25,980 Now, when speaking, make sure you order your ideas, add ideas to the same point of view, introduce the opposite point of view, and give your opinion. 46 00:05:25,980 --> 00:05:45,579 When you order your ideas, you can use connectors like first of all, firstly, secondly, then, next, finally, and lastly. 47 00:05:45,579 --> 00:06:06,199 When adding ideas to the same point of view, you can use connectors like, in addition, what's more, also, and added to this, to introduce the opposite point of view. 48 00:06:07,420 --> 00:06:24,420 You can use, however, on the other hand, then again, finally, to introduce your opinion, you can use, I believe, in my opinion, 49 00:06:24,420 --> 00:06:29,160 Or personally, I think, for example. 50 00:06:34,060 --> 00:06:36,519 It is time to finish our presentation. 51 00:06:37,519 --> 00:06:38,259 To conclude. 52 00:06:39,439 --> 00:06:52,449 Here, you should sum up, give recommendations if appropriate, thank your audience, and allow some time for questions. 53 00:06:52,449 --> 00:07:03,269 To sum up, we can use phrases like 54 00:07:03,269 --> 00:07:07,529 So let me summarize or recap what I've said. 55 00:07:08,449 --> 00:07:14,050 Or, finally, may I remind you of some of the main points we've considered? 56 00:07:14,970 --> 00:07:23,589 For example, to give recommendations, if appropriate, 57 00:07:24,310 --> 00:07:32,430 you can use the expressions, in conclusion, my recommendations are, or I therefore suggest. 58 00:07:32,430 --> 00:07:41,660 Make sure you thank your audience using formulae like 59 00:07:41,660 --> 00:07:43,959 Many thanks for your attention or 60 00:07:43,959 --> 00:07:47,879 May I thank you all for being such an attentive audience 61 00:07:47,879 --> 00:07:53,269 Your presentation has finished 62 00:07:53,269 --> 00:07:58,129 Now it is time to invite the audience to ask questions 63 00:07:58,129 --> 00:08:02,379 Do you have any questions?