PRESENTING IN ENGLISH
Transform your Presentations ...
... by presenting with personality and confidence
... by presenting with personality and confidence
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The content is very business orientated, the focus being on effective self-presentation and specific public speaking techniques.
The Presentation Course lasts between 8 to 20 hours. Groups typically range from 6-12 participants.
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People believe when YOU believe
Our promise is to liberate course delegates from self-judgement and self-doubt, helping them to find their NATURAL and AUTHENTIC communication style. This approach maximises the potential of each student to express their ideas and arguments fluently and convincingly. Emphasis is placed on all aspects of the art of personal presentation (content, structure, logical flow, story- telling, body language, diction, use of emotion, etc.) |
1. The principles of an effective presentation
Preparation, Passion/Belief in your material, Simplicity of language and sentence structure, Use of Rhetoric, Knowing much more than you wish to communicate about your topic, The music of spoken English (intonation, pitch, stress, rhythm), Function words versus content words
2. Practical Games and Exercises to release a sense of spontaneity, fun and focus
These exercises are based on improvisation techniques and make verbal expression enjoyable and spontaneous for students. They also develop students’ instincts for cooperation and enhance their listening skills. The exercises are inter weaved with a graduated series of short and informal presentations, talks and mock interviews. These become gradually more demanding as we progress.
3. The Incorporation of Structure, Planning and Discipline
Students move from presenting in fours, to twos to individual talks on various topics (some serious, some more frivolous). We cover such areas as signposting, effective introductions, transitions, summaries and taking questions. We also cover the use of theatrical devices such as extended pauses, silence, owning the presentation space and varying the rhythm of speech.
4. Fine Tuning and Rehearsal
This phase is all about fine-tuning the content and style of each student’s performance. We identify the most suitable words, phrases and reasoning for each scenario. We often work on slowing down the speech, using shorter sentences or dramatic pauses. We might also work on the structure and sequencing of the argument. In all cases, the student should feel that his/her speech and manner is authentic and not forced
Preparation, Passion/Belief in your material, Simplicity of language and sentence structure, Use of Rhetoric, Knowing much more than you wish to communicate about your topic, The music of spoken English (intonation, pitch, stress, rhythm), Function words versus content words
2. Practical Games and Exercises to release a sense of spontaneity, fun and focus
These exercises are based on improvisation techniques and make verbal expression enjoyable and spontaneous for students. They also develop students’ instincts for cooperation and enhance their listening skills. The exercises are inter weaved with a graduated series of short and informal presentations, talks and mock interviews. These become gradually more demanding as we progress.
3. The Incorporation of Structure, Planning and Discipline
Students move from presenting in fours, to twos to individual talks on various topics (some serious, some more frivolous). We cover such areas as signposting, effective introductions, transitions, summaries and taking questions. We also cover the use of theatrical devices such as extended pauses, silence, owning the presentation space and varying the rhythm of speech.
4. Fine Tuning and Rehearsal
This phase is all about fine-tuning the content and style of each student’s performance. We identify the most suitable words, phrases and reasoning for each scenario. We often work on slowing down the speech, using shorter sentences or dramatic pauses. We might also work on the structure and sequencing of the argument. In all cases, the student should feel that his/her speech and manner is authentic and not forced
