5.effective listerning & presentations

English Second Language Notes

1. Chairman Mao Zedong High School ENGLISH 2 nd LANGUAGE EFFECTIVE LISTERNING & PRESENTATIONS By: Mr Fillipus Lineekela

2. INTRODUCTION Two of the skills you need to develop if you want to be a learner or as a professional are the ability to listen effectively , and to present information in an informative and interesting way . In this unit we’ll discuss both these skills

3. Exit Learning Outcomes At the end of this unit you should be able to: demonstrate the ability to listen critically and analytically. extract specific information while listerning prepare, plan and deliver a well-structured, informative presentation

4. LISTERNING Most of us can hear, but can we all listen? Hearing simply means that a sound has registered on your eardrum. You may or may not pay attention to it. Listening on other hand, means that you focus on a sound and concentrated on understanding what it means.

5. What do you think is the difference between listening and hearing? Hearing and listening are not the same. Hearing=The reception of sound. Listening=The attachment of meaning to what has been heard.

6. 1.1 Listening as an important skill

7. 1.2 How to listen effectively Decide beforehand exactly what information you need to get while listening. Pay close attention to the speaker’s introduction. Make short notes while you listen. Don’t let anything distract you while you’re listening.

8. LISTENING COMPREHENSION When doing listening tests follow these guidelines: Read the question carefully. Analyse what is being asked. Find a focal or keyword which you can listen for. Make short notes while listening. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted from the important points. Focus on the general main idea.

9. EFFECTIVE ORAL PRESENTATION Oral communication involves expressing and sharing ideas and information as well as influencing others through verbal and nonverbal symbols.

10. Tips of oral communication. Prepare thoroughly. Speak about a familiar topic. Realize that you are not alone. Focus on getting the message across to the audience. Use positive visualisation. Practice relaxation techniques.

11. Format of oral presentation Introduction Body Conclusion or End

12. 1. INTRODUCTION Introduce yourself Give your name. Explain why you are a suitable person for this task. Give a brief background about the topic you’re going to present on. Give an outline of what you’re planning to talk about, so that your audience knows what to expect.

13. Example of an introduction to a presentation (Introduce yourself) Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to my presentation. My name is Fillipus Lineekela, (tell why you are a suitable person for this presentation) an I am a an investment consultant with Dynamism Web Creation. (Give a brief background of your topic ) Today I am going to talk to you about the option to convertor supplement your current marketing style to e-commerce. (Give an outline of what you are going to cover) I’ll start explaining the different types of websites available using free open source software. I’ll then outline the benefits and disadvantages of each type of website. And finally, I’ll give you some guideline on which type of website is suitablefor your company.

14. 2.Body Once you introduced yourself and your subject matter, expand your subject according to the outline you gave in your introduction. For Example: In the first part, I will give a few basic definitions In the next section I will explain In part three, I am going to show………. In the last part I would like/want to give a practical example.

15. 3. CONCLUSION or END Conclude by saying ‘in conclusion ' or ‘to sum up’ Summarise the main points of the presentation Do not add new points or ideas may confuse the audience Thanks to the audience for listening And an invitation to ask questions , make comments or open discussion.

16. Dealing with difficult questions Make sure you understand the question Be relaxed, concentrate and answer all each question as you can If you do not know the answers, say no or give references

17. DELIVERING A PRESENTATION Prepare your self both mentally and physically. Wear clothes that are appropriate for the occasion Maintain eye contact with the audience Use body language and gestures Use your voice to its fullest advantage Avoid using fashion words

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