Monday, May 16, 2016

Presentations

Task 1:

Listen to a radio interview with a communications consultant about giving presentations. Answer the questions below.

1.      How does Melanie define a good presentation? 


It is one of the well prepare and well deliver.

2.      What three Ps of presentations does she mention?

Prepare, planning and practice.

3.      Why is it important to consider your audience when preparing a presentation? 

Because your presentation needs to have your audience’s mind and you doesn’t your presentation full on the deaf the ears.

4.      How can you start your presentation? Give examples. With some kind of ice breaker. Something will create a good report and relax atmosphere.  

5.      What is a presentation outline?

It is point form plan of what you want to talk about

6.      How can an outline help you in giving a good presentation? 

I usually recommend writing down and follow it when you deliver your presentation 


7. What are signposts? 

     Use specific expression like" first of all, and now for my next point and to sum up."


8. What other aspects of a presentation are important?

    Use your body language and your voice.

Listen to the interview again. Pay attention to the expressions below. Try to define each one based on your understanding, and then answer the questions below.

Idiom	Meaning
fall on deaf ears	(of a statement or request) be ignored.
be second nature	an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill <after a while, using the gear shift becomes second nature>
frame of mind	a particular mood that influences one's attitude or behavior. synonyms: mood, state of mind, humor, temper, disposition "what was your frame of mind at the time just preceding the accident?"
have with someone in mind	to have a plan or intention:Did you have anything in mind for Helen's present?
ice-breaker	a ship designed for breaking a channel through ice. a thing that serves to relieve inhibitions or tension between people, or start a conversation. a thing that breaks up moving ice so as to lessen its impact, especially a structure protecting the upstream end of a bridge pier.
attention grabber	making people notice   ⇒ an attention-grabbing marketing campaign
tried and tested	used in various phrases to describe something that has proved effective or reliable before. "novel applications of tried-and-tested methods"

Task 3:

1. What does Melanie mean when she says a presentation can fall on deaf ears? 


2. What is an ice-breaker? In what situations, other than presentations, would you use an ice-breaker? 


3. What does Melanie mean by a good frame of mind for listening? 


4. What does Melanie mean when she says to some people public speaking is second nature? 


5. What is an attention grabber? What example of an attention grabber does Melanie give? 


6. When Melanie says you need to have your audience in mind when you plan your talk, what does she mean?