DELIVER A SHORT ORAL PRESENTATION IN ENGLISH

1. D1.LAN.CL10.05 DELIVER A SHORT ORAL PRESENTATION IN ENGLISH

2. Assessment Assessment for this Unit may include: • Oral questions • Written questions • Work projects • Workplace observation of practical skills • Practical exercises • Formal report from employer/supervisor

3. 1. Prepare for an oral presentation Performance criteria for this element are: 1.1 Define the audience for the oral presentation 1.2 Select the topic of the oral presentation suitable for the audience 1.3 Locate sources of information to support the oral presentation 1.4 Select relevant information to be included in the oral presentation 1.5 Organise information in a logical order for the oral presentation 1.6 Check that the presentation is grammatically correct and contains a good range of vocabulary

4. Define the audience for the oral presentation Before you plan a presentation, it is critical to understand the people who you are presenting to. You should ask: • How many people am I presenting to? • How old are they? • What do they do? • Why are they attending the presentation? • How much do they know or not know about the topic? • Why are you presenting?

5. Understanding your audience

6. Understanding your audience

7. Understanding your audience

8. Select the topic of the oral presentation suitable for the audience When choosing a topic for your presentation you should ask some questions including: • Is the topic appropriate for the context or occasion? • Will the audience be interested in the topic? • Can you talk about the topic confidently and enthusiastically? • Is the presentation going to present something new or show another perspective for your audience? • What does the audience know about the topic?

9. Locate sources of information to support the oral presentation Information for an oral presentation can come from many sources including: • Surveys and questionnaires • Newspapers, magazines and journals • Books • Internet • Personal experience • Film documentaries

10. Select relevant information to be included in the oral presentation Selecting the appropriate information for the presentation is critical for its success. You should: • Be clear about the outcome you want forthe presentation • Understand your audience • Collect enough information to achieve the outcome • Choose information that is relevant for your presentation

11. Outline Look at the example outline in your Trainee Manuals. Is the outline effective? Why?

12. Selecting appropriate information

13. Organise information in a logical order for the oral presentation

14. Introduction When you are introducing yourself and your topic, you need to include the following: • Greet the audience • Tell the audience your name • Tell the audience the title of your presentation • Tell the audience the purpose of your presentation

15. Introducing yourself

16. Introduction examples Introduction one Hello. I’m going to talk about scuba diving in the Coral Sea. I like scuba diving and the Coral Sea is a great place to go scuba diving. I’ve gone scuba diving in the Coral Sea about ten times. It’s lots of fun. Now, I will start my presentation. Introduction two Good morning, everyone. My name is Joseph. This morning, I would like to talk to you about scuba diving in the Coral Sea. The title of my presentation is ‘the best places to scuba dive in the Coral Sea.’ I’d like to inform you about the best places in the Coral Sea to scuba dive, how to get there and how much money it will cost.

17. Main body of a presentation When you are writing your presentation, you will needto remember the following: • Include all main points • Supporting information • Linking words/expressions • Grammar • Vocabulary • Topic sentences

18. Summary and conclusion A good summary/conclusion follows this pattern: • Signal the end of presentation • Summary of presentation • Recommendations • Closing remarks • Invitation for questions

19. 2. Deliver a short oral presentation This element includes 3 performance criteria: 2.1 Rehearse oral presentation 2.2 Deliver an oral presentation appropriately for five minutes on a researched topic of interest 2.3 Answer questions following the oral presentation

20. Summary tips You should start your summary with one of the following phrases: • To sum up let me say... • To summarize what I have told you… • In summarizing what I have said today… • Let me go over the main points again…

21. Inviting Questions • After you have finished your presentation, you should ask the audience if they have any questions • You should say one of the following phrases: • Does anyone have a question? • I would be glad to answer any questions now • Are there any questions?

22. Check the presentation is grammatically correct and contains a good range of vocabulary Dubai is a popular city with tourists from many countries. These tourists come to enjoy the hot weather, the beaches and the beautiful hotels. Tourists also like to go shopping in Dubai which is famous for its gold.

23. Writing and presenting a report In your future vocational studies in the tourism, hospitality and accommodation industry, or in your job in the future, you could be asked to write and present a report. This means that you have to give your trainer/supervisor information about: • Something that you have found out about • Something that was done • Something that you have seen or heard about

24. Deliver a short oral presentation This unit is comprised of three elements: • Prepare for an oral presentation • Deliver a short oral presentation • Evaluate a short oral presentation

25. Rehearse oral presentation Now it is time to write your presentation. You should: • Remember your audience • Match the topic to the audience • Select the relevant information • Write an outline • Write the whole presentation • Check grammar and vocabulary

26. Rehearsing your oral presentation There are two main things to consider when making a presentation: • Your voice • Your body language

27. Body language Body language is an important part of a presentation and you should consider your: • Eye contact • Hand • Facial expressions • Movement • Posture

28. Your turn! It is now your turn to rehearse your presentation. Remember to: • Think about your voice, tempo, volume • Speak clearly • Be aware of your body movements and posture • Not read from your notes • Use appropriate body language

29. Deliver an oral presentation appropriately for five minutes on a researched topic of interest You will now deliver your presentations. Some of the things that your trainer will be looking for are:

30. Answer questions following the oral presentation To prepare for questions about your presentation you should: • Research your topic thoroughly • Determine the types of question you may be asked and prepare responses for these questions • Make sure you have organised enough time for questions within your presentation timing • Ask the audience if they have any questions • Draw the audience’s attention to the focus of your topic and frame the question parameters, for example “Do you have any questions about the three issues I raised?”

31. How to respond to questions When responding to questions: • Listen carefully • Clarify exactly what the person is asking • Include all of the audience • Respond effectively and clearly • Provide some way for further questions if needed

32. 3. Evaluate a short oral presentation This element includes three performance criteria: 3.1 Gather feedback from others regarding the oral presentation 3.2 Reflect on feedback 3.3 Describe how the oral presentation could be improved in the future

33. Gather feedback from others regarding the oral presentation There are many ways to gather feedback including: • Filming your presentation and watching • Interviews with individual audience members • Evaluation forms • Trainer feedback • Self-reflection • Asking questions about your presentation

34. Reflect on feedback When reflecting on feedback it is important to: • Listen or analyse the feedback carefully and thoroughly • NOT take it personally • Look for evidence in your presentation that supports the feedback received • Accept the feedback as a gift to help you improve your future presentations • Identify one or two main areas for improvement • Consider ways of improving these areas • Look for support and information that relates to the feedback

35. Describe how the presentation could be improved in the future Some common areas for non-native English speakers that require improvement could be: • Pronunciation • Grammar • Body language • Use of visual material • Organisation of content • Pace • Confidence and nervousness • Vocabulary • Questions