II. Translate the following word combinations

oral (spoken) presentation, multimedia presentation, powerpoint presentation, short impromptu presentation, long planned presentation, educational or training session,

manuscript method, memorization method, impromptu method, extemporaneous method, maintain eye contact, engage an audience, deliver a speech, create a carefully prepared and planned speech, speak in a more conversational tone, adapt to any speaking situation.

III. Make up word combinations.

1. Write out ___________Use________________Organize________________

2. Highlight_____________Practice___________Engage _________________

3. Adapt_______________ Deliver___________ Create__________________

IV. Put the sentences into the right order and read the text.

_______ Don't worry if you can't answer a question. If someone asks you a question you cannot immediately answer say that you need a little time to think and that you will get back to them later. Alternatively, say you do not know and ask the audience if anyone else can answer it.

________ Anticipate questions. Think about the questions your audience will be likely to ask and how you will respond.

_______Also, avoid making them so vague as to make discussion very difficult or so specific as to halt rather than trigger discussion.

________ Prepare a few discussion points. Try to make sure that these discussion points do not require too much prior knowledge.

V. Once you have prepared your presentation you will need to effectively communicate it to your audience. Answer the questions to introduce the basic ways of presentation delivery and make the report.

1. Have I analyzed my audience and purpose thoroughly?

2. Have I done adequate research about the topic, looking into all sides of the

problem or issue?

3. Have I organized my material, using an outline or storyboard?

4. Have I chosen a delivery style that best suits my skills and the needs of my

audience?

5. Have I decided to use presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint) or to use

more basic technology or no technology at all?

6. Am I using an appropriate number of visuals, as well as visuals that serve a

specific purpose?

7. Have I rehearsed my presentation and ironed out problems with content

and delivery?

8. If using presentation software, have I followed the strategies given in this

chapter?

9. Have I calmed my nerves and gained confidence by following the strategies

for delivering presentations in this chapter?

10. Am I prepared to allow time for questions and comments, and to interact

with my audience effectively when doing so?

VI. Fill in the gaps with prepositions with, across, for, into, at, along about.

A presentation should be a continuous story … seamless transitions and a smooth flow. What we often get is corresponding slides that have no connection to the previous or following slide and a presentation that is difficult to follow.

To remedy this there is a little trick you can use … a pen and paper. Draw a line horizontally … the paper and create a timeline. Then add the points you want to put …your presentation … the various points … the line. This way you will create some continuity. Another way to do this is to write out your points on to small post-it’s and place them … the timeline. This way it will be easier to move points around.

What you are doing is creating a smooth storyline. One where the flow … your presentation runs logically. This method also helps you to prepare better. One problem presenters face is trying to memorize their ‘script’. … presentations that last more than five or ten minutes this is extremely difficult to do. When you create a logically flowing presentation the process … preparing and getting your words assembled … your head become much easier.

So next time you are preparing a presentation, do not think each individual slide represents one point, think … your whole slide deck as one continuous story and prepare your ‘story’ … a pen and piece … paper.