MUST KNOW TIPS for Giving a Presentation
Yes. This is a presentation about how to give a presentation.
Yes. This is a presentation about how to give a presentation.
Because giving a presentation is intimidating. And speaking in a foreign language is challenging.
Doing both at once can feel like running a marathon... Image Tobyotter flickr
Doing both at once can feel like running a marathon... BACKWARDS Image Tobyotter flickr
Start stretching those vocal chords. We ve got six tips to help you make it to the finish line.
1 yourself. Don t script Image nk.thillai flickr
Image gerri23 flickr Memorizing a script won t make for a very natural presentation. Not to mention how freaked out you ll be if you can t remember part of your script, right?
Image Alex Ristea Learn the specific words and phrases you ll need. Use what you already know to put the pieces together.
2 Prepare notes. Image nk.thillai flickr
Writing out a full script of every word you want to say? Bad. Writing brief note cards with key words, quotes, or stats? Good. Image plindberg flickr
Do NOT read from your notes like a book. Image aafromaa flickr
The placebo effect of notecards is powerful. Just knowing you have a difficult phrase written down in front of you should make you less nervous to forget it. (Just in case you do forget it, voila, there it is.) Image e-magineart.com
3 Practice speaking. Image nk.thillai flickr
Image bcmom flickr Speak to yourself out loud as much as you can. Every time you pass a mirror, spend one minute in front of it speaking the language.
While cooking, taking a shower, or driving to work, speak about whatever you want. Get comfortable speaking in the language in general. Image Dean McCoy Photography
4 Keep it simple. Image nk.thillai flickr
Don t try to sound too sophisticated.
Stay within reach of your language level. Use familiar words and short sentences. Explain concepts more literally than you might in your native language. Image stuartpilbow flickr
Keep slides or visual aids as simple as your speech. Do not compensate for your speaking skills by overusing text.
Giving a good presentation in a foreign language is impressive enough. Keep it simple and avoid confusing your audience. Image B Tal flickr
Giving a good presentation in a foreign language is impressive enough. Keep it simple and avoid confusing your audience. Image B Tal flickr
5Do not apologize. Image nk.thillai flickr
Image butupa flickr Sorry, you re not sorry.
An apology for your language skills sounds more like an excuse. Confront your language-related shortcomings head on. Image muffet flickr
Image marissa_strniste flickr If you have a thick accent or mumble your words, channel your inner sloth and proceed slowly. If you mispronounce a difficult word, say it again. Can t think of a critical word? Ask for help from the audience!
6 Be culturally appropriate. Image nk.thillai flickr
If you re presenting in a foreign language, chances are you re abroad. Research the culture of your audience to avoid anything offensive. Image knic.l flickr
If you re presenting in a foreign language, chances are you re abroad. Research the culture of your audience to avoid anything offensive. Image knic.l flickr
Practice giving your presentation to a native speaker who is familiar with the culture.
Ask about appropriate: dress gestures expressions humor visual aids Image meddygarnet flickr
Bonne chance! Удачи! Veel geluk! Alles Gute! ขอให โชคด! Good luck! Boa suerte! Lycka till! بالتوفيق! Buena suerte!
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