B2 – Upper Intermediate
Making an effective presentation depends primarily on preparation. In addition to helping you feel more confident, rigorous planning will guarantee that you have carefully considered the themes you want or need to convey in your presentation.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the word “tailor” mean? “Tailoring your talk to the audience is important.” Use the word in a sentence.
- What does “quell” mean? “It does much to quell fear if you can visualize the place while you are preparing for your talk.” Make a sentence using the word.
- What does the phrase “turn up” mean? “You will not be popular if you turn up on the day and announce that you have completely rewritten your presentation on the train.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Which audience is preferable for presentations: a large or a small one? Why?
- Have you ever had to make a presentation in English? How did you find the experience?
- Do you think it would be a good idea to practise the presentation with your English teacher beforehand, or would this make the actual presentation less spontaneous?
- Do you write out everything you are going to say word for word, or do you just make general notes? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?