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Pitch presentation

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

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. 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

What does rebuttal mean?
A
To disapprove or deny a statement or opinion in a form of a counter-argument.
B
To approve and accept a statement or opinion in the form of an argument.

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

What is a pitch presentation and a idea pitch?
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.

An idea pitch is when you present a business idea to others

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

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


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Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Slide 8 - Video

How do you start a pitch presentation?

Slide 9 - Woordweb

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

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. 

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Slide 12 - Video

What did he do right with his pitch presentation?

Slide 13 - Woordweb

Slide 14 - Video

What did he do wrong with his pitch presentation?

Slide 15 - Woordweb

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Describing an idea

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

  • Go to your worksheet and complete the exercise 2.

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Slide 17 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

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?

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

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. 


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Slide 21 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

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.
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Slide 23 - Tekstslide

Why do you think some ideas become very popular and others don't?

Slide 24 - Woordweb

Slide 25 - Tekstslide