Mastering English Presentations: The Art of Speaking and PowerPoint Setup

Mastering English Presentations: The Art of Speaking and PowerPoint Setup

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the basics of presenting in English and effectively set up a PowerPoint for your presentation.

What do you already know about presenting in English and setting up a PowerPoint?

Understanding the Audience

Knowing your audience is crucial. Consider their background, interests, and knowledge level.

Structuring Your Presentation

Organize your content into an introduction, main points, and conclusion for a clear and coherent delivery.

Engaging Openings

Begin with a strong opening to grab the audience's attention, such as a compelling story or a thought-provoking question.

Visual Aids

Use visuals sparingly to enhance understanding. Choose clear and relevant images, graphs, or diagrams.

PowerPoint Setup

Familiarize yourself with PowerPoint tools, including adding slides, text, images, and transitions for a polished presentation.

Effective Verbal Delivery

Practice speaking clearly, with appropriate pace and volume. Use pauses for emphasis and maintain eye contact.

Q&A Preparation

Anticipate potential questions and prepare thoughtful answers to demonstrate expertise and confidence.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.