FACULTATEA DE LITERE

DEPARTAMENTUL DE
LINGVISTICĂ TEORETICĂ ȘI APLICATĂ

CURS PRACTIC ENGLEZĂ

LECTOR UNIV.
PRESENTATION DR. ANDREEA NECHIFOR
SKILLS
1. Definitions
2. The characteristics of a good
Contents
presentation
3. Types of presentations
The informative presentation 5. Organising / structuring a presentation
The persuasive presentation Planning
Preparing
4. Dealing with stress and anxiety
Introducing a presentation
Developing a presentation
Concluding a presentation
6. Using visual aids
7. Dealing with questions
8. Final observations
 Characteristics of a good presentation
 Be a knowledgeable speaker
 Keep it simple
 Avoid using jargon
 Ensure that the audience understand the aims of the presentation
 Provide a clear indication of the structure of the presentation so that the audience were
always clear about its ‘direction’
 Use time effectively; don’t waste time or rush; keep the presentation within the time limits /
the realms of concentration spans: 20-30 min
 Be confident, maintain a clear delivery
 Hold attention
 Maintain eye contact
 Use appropriate aids (slides, handouts)
 End with a clear summary redirecting attention to the aims stated at the beginning
 Types of presentations
The informative presentation The persuasive presentation

◦ The main purpose: to give / provide information ◦ The main purpose: to make the audience accept your
or facts over a case-matter / to inform / to ideas / to convince the audience of your suggestions.
explain. In this type of presentation it is very important to build
convincing arguments.
Describe performance to date A frequent tactic in persuasive presentations is to point out
Analyse performance the relationship between cause and effect.
Signpost the route through a presentation
Use summaries Outline options
Emphasise and highlight key points
Don’t forget to use rhetorical questions as a
In persuasive presentations you would normally need a
useful device to involve the audience in your
‘call-to-action’ statement in your conclusion. Tell the
presentation. audience what they need to do, what specific action they
need to take, how to take it, and when it must be taken.
 TIPS:
Dealing with
stress and
anxiety Organise
Visualise
Practise
‘Make the
butterflies in Breathe deeply
your stomach Relax
all fly in one Move around
direction’
Eye contact with the audience
 Introductions and conclusions
put the head and tail to the body of your presentation.

Without them, or with them not fully developed,

your presentation is incomplete
and this will be obvious to your audience.
 The introduction gives the audience an overview of your subject and message of your
presentation.

Make sure you state from the very beginning:

 your question policy: inform your audience when you prefer to answer their
questions (any time during your presentation or at the
end of your presentation);

 your time policy: tell your audience how much time your
presentation will last.

In the introduction you may also want to thank the person who introduced you (if the
case) and greet your audience.

A good introduction should include a brief statement explaining the purpose of the
presentation.
It is very important, right from the beginning, to be able to
engage the attention of the audience. One way to do this is to
make your introduction as interesting and lively as possible:
 Anecdote

 Inclusive pronouns

 Examples / stories from life

 Humour

 Questions

 Rhetorical questions

 Shocking statement

 Action
Ending the presentation
A summary
Conclusions
Support documentation
Closing formalities
 Using visual aids
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 Using visual aids
oDeveloping titles for your visual aids OO
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oDirecting the audience’s attention
oPositioning of equipment OO 
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oTips on using a pointer

Dealing with questions