PREFACE

The magnitude of English mastery urgency has made the author

of this book formulating guidelines provided for students. It aims making

learners to comprehend and apply what they have gotten in English class

into their lives.

Consequently, the book is composed to provide enlightenment for

early age English teachers on how English should be taught and how to

understand the children’s development process. These are efforts to

optimize the teaching learning process. This book can be utilized by

teachers who will teach English for elementary school students; parents

who will start teaching English to their children; and parties who will open

non-formal education institution.

The author is aware that this handbook is still far from

perfection and has weakness in some aspects. Therefore, criticism and

suggestion are welcomed for the improvement of this work. This

worksheet, hopefully, would give significant benefit among teachers,

students, as well as people in general who read it.

Kediri, 20th of July 2020

The Author
 CONTENT

Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4

Culture................................................................................................................... 6

Giving opinion to a video or audio .................................................................. 13

Giving opinion to a news ................................................................................... 14

Being a motivator ............................................................................................... 18

Reviewing movie .................................................................................................. 24

Presentation ........................................................................................................ 33

Presentation video ............................................................................................. 46

 INTRODCUTION

GREETING

Greeting Response

Good morning Good morning

Good afternoon Good afternoon

Good evening Good evening

Hello Hi

Hi Hello

ASKING SOMEONE’S HEALTH

Formal: Reply:

How are you? I’m fine, thank you

How do you do? How do you do

How are you today? I’m very well, thank you

Informal: Reply:

How’s life today? Very well, thanks

Is everything ok? So so

What’s up? Not too bad

Wonderful

Everything is ok
 INTRODUCTION

Introducing yourself

May I introduce myself? I’m…

Let me introduce myself. I’m …

I would like to introduce myself. My name is …..

Would you mind if I introduce myself? My name is …..

Introducing others

John, I’d like to introduce you to Mary.

John, let me introduce you to Mary.

John, this is Mary. Mary, this is John.

May I introduce you to …..?

Responses

Nice to meet you. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

I’m pleased to meet you. Glad to meet you.

FAREWELL

See you later / tomorrow / soon. Have a good day.

It was nice talking with you. Take care

I’m leaving. Bye now! Bye!

Nice to see you. Good bye

 CULTURE

Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs, and

institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to

generation. Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire

society." As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion,

rituals, games, norms of behavior such as law and morality, and systems

of belief as well as the art.

The Art of Debus

(Banten,East Java,Indonesian)

Debus is a performance aimed at demonstrating proof of

invulnerability (‘kekebalan’). In this context, ‘kekebalan’ means that a

person is invulnerable (‘kebal’) if he suffers no injuries when he stabs

himself or is being stabbed by another during the performance. The art

of Debus originally developed during the reign of Sultan Ageng Tirtajasa

(1651-1682) of Banten for the purpose of boosting the morale of the

Banten soldiers fighting against the VOC (Dutch East India Company).

However, the practice of invulnerability is still very much alive among the

local population in the rural areas of the Indonesian archipelago today.

This ancient practice is rooted in a belief in supernatural powers, which

may materialize in the form of an amulet or talisman. These sacred

objects are thus believed to offer divine protection to the wearer.

Moreover, the faith in such objects is being strengthened by the

observance of taboos, which often include fasting (‘puasa’). Similarly, in

this particular context, the phenomenon of debus thus implies a shared

belief in invulnerability.

Pencak Silat
 Pencak silat (‘the art of self defence’) is a contemporary umbrella

term used in Indonesia and Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia

to designate the hundreds of traditional and modern martial art genres

that are performed either solo or as a duel, and with or without musical

accompaniment. The two components of the term designate the two parts

of the one pencak silat genre: pencak, a performance art, and silat, a

fighting and self defence art, with the latter sometimes involving the

use of weapons such as a sword or dagger. The forms are associated with

a range of local legends, religious concepts and philosophies, religions,

and systems of customary law (adat), and are components of traditional

education.

Its name was devised by the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association

(Ikatan Pencak Silat Indonesia or IPSI), which was established in 1948

in Solo, Indonesia and later adopted by the International Pencak Silat

Federation founded in 1980 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and

Brunei Darussalam and is now used by all its members spread around the

globe. More specifically, the term “pencak silat” is a compound name

formed by linking two root words used with their derivatives in different

parts of Indonesia in order to unify a great number of martial arts

schools and styles spread across the archipelago. The word “pencak” and

its dialectic spinoffs such as “penca” (West Java) and “mancak” (Madura

and Bali) is commonly used in Java, Madura, and Bali, whereas the term

“silat” or “silek” is used in Sumatra (along with “gayung”). These and many

other variations are still very much alive locally today.

 Somehow paradoxically, the unified pencak silat pattern is

constituted from a great range of variation in how the basic moves and

techniques are combined, and depending on which key aspect within this

combination is being emphasized. Different masters and their students

have created their own styles according to their preferences and to the

physical environment and social-cultural context wherein they live,

resulting in hundreds of schools and styles. This makes pencak silat a rich

cultural phenomena, fascinating to practice and study.

Sources

The preceding text is derived from Master O’ong Maryono’s book Pencak

Silat in the Indonesian Archipelago (Yogyakarta: Yayasan Galang, 1995

and 2002)
 Dialogue about culture

Heru : Hi, Rocky! How was your day? I heard that you were going

to traditional market and tried out some local culinary.

Rocky : It was a wonderful day! Yes, I was going there and I can

take a closer look into Indonesian culture. It is a really good

and rich culture, I’m impressed by it!

Heru : Yeah, our culture is truly good and rich. I’m glad that you

appreciate it.

Rocky : Of course. And on the top of that, the people around here

are really kind and friendly. They always smile at me and

often greet me in English! It’s really need an effort to

make.

Heru : Oh, you didn’t know about it? It’s not only people around

here, but Indonesian people at general are friendly. It’s

common for us to smile and greet people when meet or even

just cross paths with others. It’s like our culture that

passed from generation to generation.

Rocky : Wow, it’s a really good culture! I think I like this country

more and more!

 Traditional Dance

Lyodra : Tiara, you look tired these days. Is there something

wrong?

Tiara : No, everything is okay. I’m learning Jaipong dance these

days, so maybe it takes my energy away. But I’m still happy

while learning the dance.

Lyodra : Really? Since when?

Tiara : For about one week. I’m just starting, after all. I’ll get

used to it as the time goes by and I won’t feel this tired.

Lyodra : Wow, I’m proud of you. Do you always have interest in

Jaipong dance?

Tiara : Yes. Actually, I always have interest in traditional dance

because my grandmother was a traditional dancer. So I’m

really happy when I got the opportunity to learn Jaipong

dance.

Lyodra That’s must be great! That makes me want to try learning

Jaipong dance, too. Can I join you?

Tiara Of course! You can start immediately today after school.

 Traditional Food

Anton : I’m hungry! Let’s eat Semarang’s signature food since we

are here.

Dina : We ate lumpia just now, why eat again?

Anton : Come on, lumpia is just a snack! We need a proper meal with

rice and delicious side dish. How about Garang Asem?

Dina : What kind of food is that?

Anton : From what I read in internet, it’s a chicken with some

coconut milk and bilimbi. I’m not really sure, but it looks

delicious and many people recommend it. Let’s just try it!

Dina : Okay, okay. Let’s eat that.

GIVING OPINION TO A VIDEO OR AUDIO

Be active in your listening, not passive.

Watch English TV and films with bilingual subtitles.

Play ESL listening games online.

Guess meaning from the context of the conversation first.

Try to interact with different types of English speakers.

Remember that you won’t understand everything (even if you

become very good at English!).

Listen to the same English podcast every day for a week.

Overhear an English conversation.

Read and listen at the same time.

Experiment with different accents.

Listen as you sleep.

Prepare your conversations before they happen.

Use different audio speeds.

Join a conversation group.

 GIVING OPINION TO A NEWS

We use these words and phrases to express a personal point of view:

“In my experience…”

“As far as I’m concerned…”

“I’m absolutely convinced…”

“Speaking for myself…”

“In my opinion…”

“Personally, I think…”

“I’d say that…”

“I’d suggest that…”

“I’d like to point out that…”

“I believe that…”

“What I mean is…”

“It’s obvious to me…”

We use these words and phrases to express a strong opinion.

“I’m absolutely convinced that…”

“I’m sure that…”

“I strongly believe that…”

“I have no doubt that…”

“There’s no doubt in my mind that…”

So, we can express a cautious or reluctant opinion when we show that

we are not certain about what we think or we are reluctant to express

what we believe.

“I think…”

“I feel that…”

“In my opinion…”

“As far as I’m concerned…”

“In my view…”

“I tend to think that…”

“I suppose that…”

“It seems to me that…”

“I must admit that I’m not sure…”

We can express our opinion based ONLY on our own personal

experience.

“In my experience…”

“I don’t know about other people, but I can say…”

“What I’ve found is…”

“As I see it…”

We use these words and phrases to express a point of view that is

generally thought by people:

“It is thought that…”

“Some people say that…”

 “It is considered…”

“It is generally accepted that…”

“The research seems to suggest…”

“Apparently…”

“I’ve heard that…”

We use these words and phrases to ask for someone’s opinion.

“What do you think?”

“What’s your view?”

“How do you see the situation?”

“What’s your opinion?”

Agreeing with an Opinion

We use these words and phrases to agree with someone else’s point

of view:

Of course.

You’re absolutely right.

Yes, I agree.

I think so too.

That’s a good point.

Exactly.

I don’t think so either.

 So do I.

I’d go along with that.

That’s true.

Neither do I.

I agree with you entirely.

That’s just what I was thinking.

I couldn’t agree more.

Disagreeing with an Opinion

We use these words and phrases to disagree with someone else’s

point of view:

That’s different.

I don’t agree with you.

However…

That’s not entirely true.

On the contrary…

I’m sorry to disagree with you, but…

Yes, but don’t you think…

That’s not the same thing at all.

I’m not so sure about that.

I must take issue with you on that.

It’s unjustifiable to say that…

 BEING A MOTIVATOR

A Motive is an impulse that causes a person to act. Motivation is an

internal process that makes a person move toward a goal. Motivation, like

intelligence, can’t be directly observed. Instead, motivation can only be

inferred by noting a person’s behavior.

Tips on how to motivate others

1. Ask them. Explain exactly what you need, by when, and why.

Explaining the bigger picture lets others see how their

contributions will matter and provides the context needed to

make better decisions about how to accomplish tasks.

2. Involve them. Ask them what it will take for them to get involved.

Everyone is different, and what may be highly motivating for one

person could be agony for someone else. Find out what motivates

them and tailor your expectations accordingly.

3. Trust them. Give them the autonomy to decide how the work will

be done, within certain parameters. Give them ownership, but

make sure they know you are available for questions.

4. Inspire them. Explain why you asked them, as opposed to someone

else. List the knowledge, skills, and experiences that make them

perfectly prepared for the task. People will often live up to your

expectations, so set high expectations, and let them know you

expect success.
 5. Appreciate them. Thank them sincerely. Praise publicly and share

positive feedback with their supervisors, as well as with other

teammates.

6. Reward them. Provide tangible evidence of your gratitude. Send

a handwritten note thanking them for the extra effort on a large

project. Certificates, gift cards, plaques, public recognition,

another interesting project, and more responsibility are all ways

to reward people. Even if you have only a tiny budget, you can do

something to show your gratitude.

7. Challenge them. Start a friendly competition among teams or

departments, ideally one in which everyone can win or learn

something. Keep the competition among teams, not individuals, to

prevent it from becoming too contentious.

8. Celebrate them. Celebrate success as a team, but recognize each

person’s contribution. If it’s a really large project, break it down

into smaller goals that can be celebrated.

9. Inform them. Even after their contribution is complete, let them

know how the project turned out. Especially if they aren’t part

of the project from beginning to end, make sure they know that

their contribution mattered for its ultimate success.

If you want to accomplish big things, you need cooperation from others.

Motivating others will help bring your vision to life.

Another tips

Give people multiple reasons for doing what you want them to do.

Make Them Feel Something

Emphasize Progress

Treat People Kindly.

Give People Responsibility.

Be a Good Listener.

Set Stretched Goals.

The Importance of Learning English

In today’s world, multilingualism is becoming more and more

important. In addition to opening up employment opportunities, being able

to speak a foreign language helps to make a real connection with people

and to know more about diverse cultures, places and lifestyles. The more

proficient you are, the better you can express yourself.

Out of the 6,500 spoken languages in the world today, why

choose to learn English? As the third most widely spoken language in the

world, English is widely spoken and taught in over 118 countries and is

commonly used around the world as a trade language or diplomatic

language. It is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy

and tourism. Last but not least, it is the language of international

communication, the media and the internet. Whether it is for

professional or personal reasons, understanding the importance of

English will help you reach your goals. Here are a few reasons why you

should keep learning and practicing your English language skills.

It’s easy to see just how important English is around the world.

Many international businesses conduct meetings in English, universities

teach courses in English and, around the world, tourists and travelers use

English as a common language.

Here are 10 Reasons to Learn English

1. English is a global language

English is the most commonly spoken language in the world. One

out of five people can speak or at least understand English!

2. Studying English can help you get a job

English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy,

and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a

good job in a multinational company within your home country or

of finding work abroad.

3. Learning English can help you meet new people

English is the official language of 53 countries and is used as a

lingua franca (a mutually known language) by people from all

around the world. This means that whether you’re working in

Beijing, or travelling in Brazil, studying English can help you have

a conversation with people from all over the world.

4. Many scientific papers are written in English

 In the last century, the number of scientific papers written in

English has started to outweigh the number of papers written in

the native language of the researcher. In the Netherlands, for

example, the ratio is a surprising 40 to 1. For this reason, having

a knowledge of English is incredibly important to those working

in the scientific field.

5. English is the language of the media industry

Because of the prominence of Hollywood in global media, an

enormous amount of films, TV shows and popular songs are

written in English. If you speak English, you won't need to rely on

translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your

favorite books, songs, films and TV shows.

6. English is the language of the Internet.

English is a particularly important language online with more

than half the content on the internet written in English. As well

as this, some of the world’s largest tech companies are based in

English speaking countries.

7. Travelling is a lot easier with a good knowledge of English

Imagine you’re a Spanish person on holiday in Thailand, while your

hotel receptionist might not be able to answer your question in

Spanish, it’s likely they will be able to answer your question in

English.

8. English is one of the most important languages for business

 Whether you’re a business owner, student or employee, English

is incredibly important in the business world. English is

considered to be one of the most important business languages

due to being the de facto language of the United States and the

official language of the UK, Canada, India and South Africa.

9. With English, you can study all over the world

Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are

thousands of schools and universities around the world that

offer programs in English. If you speak good academic English,

there're lots of opportunities for you to find an appropriate

school and course to suit your needs. Find out about going

to university in an English speaking country.

10. English gives you access to multiple cultures

Good knowledge of English will allow you to access films, music

and literature from hundreds of countries around the globe. Not

to mention the fact that numerous books from across the world

are translated into English. Few experiences will make you grow

as a person more than learning the values, habits and way of life

in a culture that is different from yours.

Learning English is not only useful, but it also gives a lot of

satisfaction and making progress will make you feel great. Why not make

it even more tangible by taking a standardized test to certify your

proficiency!
 REVIEWING MOVIE

What Is a Movie Review?

A movie review is a well-balanced synthesis of personal opinion about the

film and critical analysis of its technical and thematic content. The film

review is classified as a creative review. It means that any film is

considered as artwork, and you need to pursue both analytical and

creative approaches while writing your review.

The Main Purposes of Your Movie Review

The fundamental functions of a professional movie review can be

expressed in four words: to inform, analyze, convince, and entertain.

Let’s take a closer look at each of these aspects. Your top-priority task

is to inform your readers about the content and the quality of the film.

10 Questions to Ask Before Writing a Movie Review

Is this film part of a franchise? How does it suit the series?

Is the plot based on a novel, fantasy, or real-life events?

Did the writer manage to create a clear and captivating plot?

Is the rhythm of the movie dynamic or smooth? Are there too

many needless details?

What is the target audience of the film? Is it G-rated, R-rated,

or unrated?
 Do movies on the same theme/topic that are worth mentioning in

your review exist?

What sorts of shots does the cameraman use in the film? How

do these techniques affect the overall impression?

Does the movie have an exclusively entertaining character or

touch on serious issues?

Was the casting successful? Did all actors manage to portray

their characters?

What is the general atmosphere of the movie? Is it

tense/joyful/obscure?

If you answer all these questions, you’ll get an approximate draft for

your movie review. Of course, that is not enough. Now, we will continue

our helpful guideline on how to write a movie review step by step.

How to make a Movie Review

The purpose of most movie reviews is to help the reader in determining

whether they want to watch, rent or buy the movie. The review should

give enough details about the movie that the reader can make an

informed decision, without giving anyway any essentials such as the plot

or any surprises. Below are our guidelines and tips for writing a good

movie review.

1.
 Watch the movie

The first step in writing the review is to watch the

movie. Watch the movie in a relaxed environment you are familiar

with. You do not want to be distracted by an unfamiliar

room. Watching the movie a second time will help you to absorb

a lot more detail about the movie. Most movie reviewers take

notes as they watch the movie.

2. Give your opinion

Most movie reviewers will give their opinion of the movie. This

is important as the reviewer can express the elements of the

movie they enjoyed or disliked. However, as in all good

journalism, the reviewer should also give impartial details, and

allow the reader to make their own mind over an issue the reader

liked or disliked. Opinions should be explained to allow the

reader to determine whether they would agree with your

opinion. Many regular movie reviewers will develop a following. If

one can find a reviewer who shares a similar taste in films, one

can confidently follow the reviewers’ recommendations.

3. Who is your audience?

You need to consider who your likely readers are. Writing a

movie review for children requires a different approach than if

writing for a movie club. Ensure you report on the factors that

matter to your likely audience.

4.
 Give an outline

Give the outline of the movie, but don't give away essential

details such as the end or any surprises. If there is a big

surprise you want to entice readers by telling them something

special happens, just don't say what.

5. Actors

If the movie contains actors, as most do, detail who is starring

in the movie and how well you think they acted.

6. Structure

Did the movie follow a regular predictable story line, or did it get

you thinking like a Quentin Tarantino movie?

7. Cinematography and lighting

Give details about how well the movie was shot and

directed. Was the lighting good in the moody scenes?

8. Music

Did the movie have its own score like Koyaanisqatsi or ET, or did

it feature songs from popular artists?

9. Read, read and read

Read and check your review thoroughly. It can be embarrassing

to find errors in your work after it has been published. This is

especially important for reviews that will be published on the

Internet, as search engines are always looking for the correct

spellings of keywords.
 Alice in Wonderland

Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” was probably the most anticipated

movie of the year 2010. But is it any good? First of all, I should probably

mention that hardcore Lewis Carroll fans may find very disappointing.

The movie is merely based on the book. It features most of the same

characters and a couple of the same locations, but the story is

completely different. Alice is no longer a little girl, but an unconventional

young woman who has the same dream of finding herself in Wonderland

every night, until one day it happens in real life. Her arrival was expected.

Alice is supposed to save the inhabitants from the evil Red Queen and

get the reign back to her kind sister, the White Queen. She knows

nothing about it, but she is meant to be the knight in shining armor, both

figuratively and literally speaking.

 Top Secret: Wai roon pun lan (2011)

What are you doing at his age? Age 16, TOP gained 400,000 Baht monthly

from playing online games. Age 17, He was willing to fail school and

instead earned money from selling chestnuts for 2,000 baht. Age 18, His

family went bankrupt and remained 40 million Baht in debt. Age 19, He

released Tao Kae Noi seaweed to more than 3,000 branches at 7-Eleven.

At this present, Top is a 26-year-old businessman, the owner of the

bestselling seaweed in Thailand. He owns 85 percent of the market share

which is equivalent to 800 million Baht a year, and has 2,000 employees

in his company. The Billionaire will let you get to know Top Ittipat in

details about how he turned himself from an online game addict whom

always got disparaged by teachers, to a famous young billionaire. How did

he raise himself up to this position? Surely, everyone desires to get rich,

yet not everyone dares to succeed like him. Find the answers that have

made Top become a billionaire, while you still can.

 AVENGERS: ENDGAME

Synopsis

It is a befitting tribute to the Cinematic Universe that has

spawned larger than life superheroes and super fans. And if you’re

not a fan yet, chances are, you might become one after watching

this instalment.

Story

Avengers: Endgame’ continues from its previous instalment

‘Avengers: Infinity War’, where a chain of catastrophic events

destroyed half the universe. The remaining Avengers now come

together for one final time to reverse the actions of the evil

Thanos and restore the order of the universe. But will they

succeed?
Review

Overwhelming. It best describes the final chapter that culminates

Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 21 iconic films into one. And that also

describes the experience of watching your favourite super heroes

come together for a singular goal, for one last time. Directors

Anthony and Joe Russo ensure that the humongous build-up and the

avalanche of expectations do not get the better of them. They

deliver a largely wholesome product that is full of moment s laced

with action, emotion, comedy and drama. Writers Christopher

Markus and Stephen McFeely take you along, even if you haven’t

been following the franchise. They do an incredible job with the

screenplay to balance emotions with visual spectacle. So if you’re

not a fan yet, chances are, you might become one after watching

this instalment.

While the screen time for each character is not equal, their

significance in the story is. And there are enough surprises in

store, as far as their fates are concerned. ‘Endgame’ delivers quite

well on the emotional quotient, bringing out superpowers and

vulnerabilities of its cinematic demigods through their measured

performances. From an upright Captain America (Chris Evans) to a

stoic Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and from a straight-faced

Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) delivering the punches to the

reassuring presence of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), ‘Endgame’

has it all and a lot more. Thanks to the conviction in performances,

you also might just find yourself rooting for the bad guy, Thanos

(Josh Brolin) at some point. However, it’s the comic collective of

Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Ant Man (Paul

Rudd) that ensures there are enough lighter moments in this

otherwise heartfelt finale.

The action becomes progressively intense, but never overbearing.

In fact, it remains relevant and true to the narrative, such that it

weaves in enough opportunities for major plot twists that even the

diehard fans may not see coming. The extensive CGI work adds to

the visual appeal, even in 2D.

For the non-fans, the film’s explanatory tone might come across as

a speed breaker at times, but for the fans, the same invokes hope

and excitement, leading to constant gasps and howls.

Overall, 'Avengers: Endgame' is a befitting tribute to the

Cinematic Universe that has spawned larger-than-life superheroes

and super fans. At three hours plus, ‘Endgame’ delivers on a lot of

its hallmark promises, leaving its fans with a range of emotions and

fond memories.
 PRESENTATION

We understand that giving a professional presentation in English

becomes a particularly anxiety-inducing task when you’re not a native

speaker. However there are some rules of presenting that transcend

languages. Here are our top eight tips to help you give a great

presentation:

1. Be prepared

Thorough research and preparation is key. Become an expert on

your subject. The more you know about the topic you’re speaking

about, the easier it will be for you to speak confidently. If you’re

unprepared, your audience will know it and will likely tune you out.

2. Practice makes perfect

Like anything, the more you practice, the easier it becomes.

Start by practicing in front of a mirror. Pay attention to your

English pronunciation, but also make note of your eye contact,

gestures and body language. Remember to stand up straight and

 look your audience in the eye. One you’ve mastered your

presentation in front of the mirror, it’s time to practice with a

real audience. Running through your presentation with a friend or

family member can be a great way to build your confidence and

help you memorize your material. Nerves can often make a

presenter speak too quickly, so take a deep breath and time

yourself to ensure you’re not rushing through important

information.

3. Tell a story

Everyone enjoys a good story, and you’re far more likely to

engage your audience if you’re able to weave your information

into a memorable narrative. Keep focused on your topic, but draw

your audience in by conveying your message with passion and

purpose.

4. Less is more

Don’t bore your audience by giving them big paragraphs or long

lists of bullet points. If you’re using PowerPoint as part of your

presentation, consider using pictures and short phrases instead

of full sentences or paragraphs to illustrate your point. Relying

on these as prompts while you’re presenting will help you to speak

naturally, rather than read to your audience.

5. Be bold

A bold speaker is a memorable one. Maintain your audience’s

interest by making a big statement or including a funny anecdote

 that’s relevant to your topic. Everyone loves to laugh, and you’ll

make a positive impression if you can hold your audience’s

attention with a little humor

6. Move around

Be natural and connect with your audience. Don’t hide behind a

table or rely on a podium to hold you up. Use gestures to

emphasize important points and exude positive body language at

all times.

7. Avoid tech problems

Technical difficulties on a presentation day can happen, so be

prepared. While some issues are unavoidable, you can guard

against them by having a back up plan. Wherever possible, don’t

rely on the internet. Instead, take screen shots and bring

downloaded files.

8. Anticipate questions

Expect that people may ask questions or need clarification on

some points. Try to anticipate what might be asked and prepare

some answers in advance, so you won’t be caught off guard. If

you don’t know how to respond to a question immediately, you can

always invite the questioner to meet with you after the

presentation.
 Some Useful Expression

Presentations have the advantage that many standard phrases

can be used at various points. Perhaps you wish to welcome the audience,

introduce the speaker and the topic, outline the structure, offer a

summary, or deal with questions. In all these situations, you can apply a

number of useful expressions that will make your presentation a

linguistic success.

WELCOME

At the beginning of each presentation, you should welcome your audience.

Depending on who you are addressing, you should extend a more or less

formal welcome.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, ladies and gentlemen.

On behalf of “Company X”, allow me to extend a warm welcome to

you.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to “Name of the event”.

INTRODUCING THE SPEAKER

The level of formality of your welcome address will also apply to how you

introduce yourself. Customize it to match your audience.

Let me briefly introduce myself. My name is “John Miller” and I

am delighted to be here today to talk to you about…

 First, let me introduce myself. My name is “John Miller” and I am

the “Position” of “Company X”.

I’m “John” from “Company Y” and today I’d like to talk to you

about…

INTRODUCING THE TOPIC

After the welcome address and the introduction of the speaker comes

the presentation of the topic. Here are some useful introductory

phrases.

Today I am here to talk to you about…

What I am going to talk about today is…

I would like to take this opportunity to talk to you about…

I am delighted to be here today to tell you about…

I want to make you a short presentation about…

I’d like to give you a brief breakdown of…

EXPLANATION OF GOALS

It is always recommended to present the goals of your presentation at

the beginning. This will help the audience to understand your objectives.

The purpose of this presentation is…

My objective today is…

STRUCTURE

After presenting the topic and your objectives, give your listeners an

overview of the presentation’s structure. Your audience will then know

what to expect in detail.

My talk/presentation is divided into “x” parts.

I’ll start with…/First, I will talk about…/I’ll begin with…

…then I will look at…

…next…

and finally…

STARTING POINT

After all this preparation, you can finally get started with the main part

of the presentation. The following phrases will help you with that.

Let me start with some general information on…

Let me begin by explaining why/how…

I’d like to give you some background information about…

Before I start, does anyone know…

As you are all aware…

I think everybody has heard about…, but hardly anyone knows a

lot about it.

END OF A SECTION

If you have completed a chapter or section of your presentation, inform

your audience, so that they do not lose their train of thought.

That’s all I have to say about…

We’ve looked at…

So much for…

INTERIM CONCLUSION

Drawing interim conclusions is of utmost importance in a presentation,

particularly at the end of a chapter or section. Without interim

conclusions, your audience will quickly forget everything you may have

said earlier.

To sum up…

Let’s summarize briefly what we have looked at.

Here is a quick recap of the main points of this section.

I’d like to recap the main points.

Well, that’s about it for this part. We’ve covered…

TRANSITION

Use one of the following phrases to move on from one chapter to the

next.

I’d now like to move on to the next part…

This leads me to my next point, which is…

 Turning our attention now to…

Let’s now turn to…

EXAMPLES

Frequently, you have to give examples in a presentation. The following

phrases are useful in that respect.

For example,…

A good example of this is…

As an illustration,…

To give you an example,…

To illustrate this point…

DETAILS

In a presentation, you may often need to provide more details regarding

a certain issue. These expressions will help you to do so.

I’d like to expand on this aspect/problem/point.

Let me elaborate further on…

LINKS

If you want to link to another point in your presentation, the following

phrases may come in handy.

As I said at the beginning,…

This relates to what I was saying earlier…

 Let me go back to what I said earlier about…

This ties in with…

REFERENCE TO THE STARTING POINT

In longer presentations, you run the risk that after a while the audience

may forget your original topic and objective. Therefore, it makes sense

to refer to the starting point from time to time.

I hope that you are a little clearer on how we can…

To return to the original question, we can…

I hope that my presentation today will help with what I said at

the beginning…

REFERENCE TO SOURCES

In a presentation, you frequently have to refer to external sources, such

as studies and surveys. Here are some useful phrases for marking these

references.

Based on our findings,…

According to our study,…

Our data shows/indicates…

GRAPHS AND IMAGES

Presentations are usually full of graphs and images. Use the following

phrases to give your audience an understanding of your visuals.

 Let me use a graphic to explain this.

I’d like to illustrate this point by showing you…

Let the pictures speak for themselves.

I think the graph perfectly shows how/that…

If you look at this table/bar chart/flow chart/line chart/graph,

you can see that…

EMPHASIS

To ensure that your presentation does not sound monotonous, from time

to time you should emphasize certain points. Here are some suggestions.

It should be emphasized that…

I would like to draw your attention to this point…

Another significant point is that…

The significance of this is…

This is important because…

We have to remember that…

PARAPHRASE

At times it might happen that you expressed yourself unclearly and your

audience did not understand your point. In such a case, you should

paraphrase your argument using simpler language.

In other words,…

To put it more simply,…

 What I mean to say is…

So, what I’m saying is….

To put it in another way….

QUESTIONS DURING THE PRESENTATION

Questions are an integral part of a presentation. These phrases allow you

to respond to questions during a presentation.

Does anyone have any questions or comments?

Please feel free to interrupt me if you have questions.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Do you have any questions before I move on?

If there are no further questions at this point, I’d like to…

QUESTIONS AT THE END OF A PRESENTATION

To ensure that a presentation is not disrupted by questions, it is

advisable to answer questions at the very end. Inform your audience

about this by using these phrases.

There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

I’ll gladly answer any of your questions at the end.

I’d be grateful if you could ask your questions after the

presentation.
INQUIRIES

After answering a question from the audience, check that the addressee

has understood your answer and is satisfied with it.

Does this answer your question?

Did I make myself clear?

I hope this explains the situation for you.

UNKNOWN ANSWER

Occasionally, it may happen that you do not have an answer to a question.

That is not necessarily a bad thing. Simply use one of the following

phrases to address the fact.

That’s an interesting question. I don’t actually know off the top

of my head, but I’ll try to get back to you later with an answer.

I’m afraid I’m unable to answer that at the moment. Perhaps, I

can get back to you later.

Good question. I really don’t know! What do you think?

That’s a very good question. However, I don’t have any figures on

that, so I can’t give you an accurate answer.

Unfortunately, I’m not the best person to answer that.

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

At the end of the presentation, you should summarize the important

facts once again.

 I’d like to conclude by…

In conclusion, let me sum up my main points.

Weighing the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that…

That brings me to the end of my presentation. Thank you for

listening/your attention.

Thank you all for listening. It was a pleasure being here today.

Well, that’s it from me. Thanks very much.

That brings me to the end of my presentation. Thanks for your

attention.

HANDING OVER

If you are not the only speaker, you can hand over to somebody else by

using one of these phrases.

Now I will pass you over to my colleague ‘Jerry’.

‘Jerry’, the floor is yours.

Source: BBC
 PRESENTATION VIDEO

What Is a Video Presentation?

A video presentation is a popular form of multimedia presentation with

a duration of several seconds or minutes that shows the benefits of a

product, service, or any idea with the help of interesting graphic images,

concise text, and appropriate narration. In the business sphere, they

are used for everything from marketing and generating customer leads,

onboarding and training employees, B2B interactions, all the way to

presenting a business at expos or conventions.

Video presentations can take on a variety of formats – fully animated

explainer videos, screencasts, product presentations, or PowerPoint

slides narrated by a talking head. Ultimately, the choice of format is

yours.

Tips for a Powerful Presentation

1. Treat your audience like a king

Choose the topic of your presentation and stay focused on it.

Both your text and visuals should relate to the subject matter,

so your audience will not be distracted by unnecessary things.

Always keep your viewers in mind when planning the content of

your slides and video. What do you want them to do after your

speech is over?

2. Tell an exciting story

The key to making a winning presentation is to capture viewers’

attention and to keep them engaged. Tell a great story, which will

captivate your audience and resonate with their needs. A good

presentation is always based on a clear storyline, which helps to

understand complex concepts and leaves a lasting impression.

And try to use a small dose of humor – that’s another attention-

grabbing technique.

3. Make an outline and prepare your content

After you have decided what you are going to say and which data

to display, it’s time to make a detailed plan of your speech or

lecture. You can use sticky notes to capture and sort your

inspiring ideas. It’s better to use one sticky note for each idea
 and then turn them all into PowerPoint slides so it will be easier

for your audience to perceive the information.

To make your speech credible, support your ideas with factual

evidence. Prepare all necessary data in advance: collect the

statistics, documents and sources of information which you are

going to use for your slides.

4. Divide your content into video and static slides

When you have prepared the content, decide which data to

present on slides or in video. When it comes to the results of

research or some figures and statistics, it is more convenient to

display such information on a chart or diagram and show it on a

slide. If you want your audience to listen to some part of your

speech very attentively without being distracted by any visuals,

just tell this part of the story in your video and then show it in

fullscreen mode.

Tip: You can accompany some of your PowerPoint slides with an

audio narration instead of a video. For example, if your slide

contains an infographic or a large diagram, you may emphasize

not the presenter but the image on the slide, and describe your

data using a voice-over.

5. Make a script and practice

It’s very important to have an inspiring idea and good data to

show, but that’s only half the battle. The success of a speech

largely depends on a way it is delivered. Make a script of your

 presentation and focus on the main points, but don’t try to script

your entire speech, so you won’t be tied to your text and will be

able to speak in a natural way.

An essential part of pre-presentation planning is practice. While

doing a run-through, you will identify the parts of your speech

that should be changed or shortened. Keep your presentation as

brief as possible to hold the attention of your audience.

6. Prepare images, video, and sketches

How can you make a presentation with audio and video even more

engaging? Supplement your speech and content with effective

visuals. Gather up photos, illustrations or short videos which will

help to convey your message. Try to avoid bad quality pictures

and stock images, which most people are sick and tired of. Using

real photos makes an audience feel involved and provides

emotional contact. A great idea is to draw your own sketches for

your slides, as no one will deliver your key ideas better than you.

Tip: Read Slide: Ology by Nancy Duarte to master the art of

creating outstanding presentations.

Now let’s dig deeper and learn how to make a presentation with

pictures and video in the familiar PowerPoint interface.