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This lesson contains 23 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 60 min

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Pitch presentation

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So, how was your Spring break?
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Slide 2 - Poll

Lesson goals
  • Learn what a pitch presentation and pitch idea is.
  •  Learn how to present a pitch presentation with relevant vocabulary.
  • How to pitch an idea. 
  • To practise and expand vocabulary and phrases associated with basic sales pitch strategies.
  • Able to identify the difference between a good or bad pitch presentation. 

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What does rebuttal mean?
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Slide 4 - Quiz

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Warm-up discussion
Do you sometimes pitch ideas to your boss, colleagues or business associates, etc?


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What is a pitch presentation and a pitch idea?
The pitch presentation is a 20-minute (or so) slide presentation, usually done live but with either PowerPoint or Keynote slides in the background, that tells investors about a new business.

In the following clip, you're going to listen how to start a pitch presentation

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Slide 8 - Video

How do you start a pitch presentation?

Slide 9 - Mind map

Good vs Bad pitch presentations
You are going to watch two examples of pitch presentation.

- Write down what makes a good pitch presentation and what makes a bad one. 

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Slide 11 - Video

What did he do right with his pitch presentation?

Slide 12 - Mind map

Slide 13 - Video

What did he do wrong with his pitch presentation?

Slide 14 - Mind map

Describing an idea

Choose one or more suitable adjectives to describe each of the ideas below.

  • Go to your worksheet and complete the first exercise

timer
8:00

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Describing an idea - answer sheet
Possible answers:
1. stupid
2. crazy, stupid
3. sensible
4. radical, risky
5. risky
6. creative, sensible

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Listening - Marketing campaign 
Howard and Pablo work in the marketing department of a manufacturer of powerful household
blenders. Howard has an interesting idea for a marketing campaign. Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions below.

1. What problem is the company currently experiencing?
2. What is the company’s current marketing strategy?
3. What is Howard’s idea?
4. Does Pablo accept or reject his idea?

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Listening -  Answers
1. low sales and limited marketing budget

2. writing blog posts about food recipes

3. to create viral videos of blending non-food items

4. accepts

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Useful expressions - Vocabulary
Complete the dialogue with the expressions below.
Go to your worksheet and complete this exercise

You can work with your neighbour or alone to complete this exercise. 


timer
7:00

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Useful expressions - Answers
1. how about ...-ing
2. What do you mean ...
3. Do you really think it will work?
4. I think it’s worth a try
5. let’s try it

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Roleplay - Pair work
Think about the company you work in. 
  • Do you have any great ideas about a process that can be improved, or a way to cut costs? 
  • See if you can make a short list of a few of these ideas. 
  • Choose one idea and then practise a role play with your partner where you explain and defend your idea. 
  • Try to use the language in this lesson.
timer
15:00

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Slide 22 - Quiz

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