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Learning Objectives & Warm-up
Learning Objectives
Master Speaking Fundamentals
Understand core principles of effective public speaking
Develop Presentation Confidence
Build skills to speak with authority and clarity
Engage Your Audience
Learn techniques to capture and maintain attention
Warm-up Discussion
Question 1: What aspect of public speaking makes you most nervous?
Question 2: Who is a speaker you admire and why?
Question 3: What's your biggest goal for improving your speaking?
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Video Content & Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Always ensure your audience is ready to listen before beginning
Use concrete examples to make abstract concepts relatable
Present information in logical sequence for better comprehension
Engage your audience with questions and environmental adjustments
Video Notes
- Introduction and speaker setup (00:30)
- Audience attention techniques: "Give him their full attention" (02:15)
- Environmental control: "Could you dim the lights, please?" (04:45)
- Using historical examples for engagement (07:20)
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Essential Vocabulary
Presenter
/prɪˈzen.tər/
A person who delivers a presentation or speaks to an audience
Today's first presenter is Ranjit (0:15)
Audience
/ˈɔː.di.əns/
The group of people who listen to or watch a presentation
Engage your audience with questions (0:40)
Attention
/əˈten.ʃən/
The act of concentrating or focusing on something
Give him their full attention (0:52)
Feedback
/ˈfiːd.bæk/
Comments or suggestions about how someone can improve
Offer Ranjit constructive feedback about his presentation (1:25)
Anecdote
/ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/
A short, interesting story about a real event or person
He used a personal anecdote to help us feel more connected (3:45)
Confidence
/ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dəns/
The feeling of being certain about your abilities
Feel more confident when speaking (2:15)
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Grammar & Phrases
Opening Presentations
Welcoming and Introduction Structure
"Hello/Good morning, [everyone/everybody]. [Welcome to/Thank you for joining]. Today's [first presenter/speaker] is [name]."
Use this structure to formally introduce speakers and set the stage for presentations in academic or professional settings.
Hello everyone! Welcome to public speaking.
Good morning, everyone! Welcome to today's workshop.
Today's first presenter is [name].
Today's first presenter is Sarah from the marketing team.
Good morning! Today, I'd like to talk about...
Good morning! Today, I'd like to talk about effective communication strategies.
Thank you all for being here today.
Thank you all for being here today to discuss this important topic.
I'm here to present on...
I'm here to present on the latest market research findings.
Let's begin with an overview of...
Let's begin with an overview of today's agenda and objectives.
Requesting Attention and Environment
Polite Requests for Audience Management
"I would ask everyone to [action]. [Name], could you [request], please?"
Use these phrases to politely manage the audience and speaking environment before beginning your presentation.
I would ask everyone to give him their full attention.
I would ask everyone to give our speaker their full attention during this important presentation.
Could you dim the lights, please?
Maria, could you dim the lights, please, so we can see the slides better?
Please turn off your mobile devices.
Please turn off your mobile devices or put them on silent mode.
If everyone could take their seats...
If everyone could take their seats, we'll begin in just a moment.
May I have your attention, please?
May I have your attention, please? We're ready to start the presentation.
Let's focus on the screen for a moment.
Let's focus on the screen for a moment to review these important statistics.
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Speaking Practice
Practice Activities
Professional Introduction
Your Challenge
Practice delivering a professional presentation opening like the teacher in the video. Include a welcome, introduction of yourself or the speaker, and request for attention.
Example:
"Good morning, everyone! Welcome to today's presentation session. I'm [your name], and I'd like to introduce our first speaker, [name]. I would ask everyone to give them their full attention."
Practice the welcoming and introduction structure
Personal Story Presentation
Your Challenge
Follow Ranjit's improved approach. Choose a topic and include a personal anecdote to connect with your audience, just like his stress management story.
Structure like Ranjit's improved presentation:
1. Topic introduction: "Today, I'd like to talk about..."
2. Personal connection: "I know how hard it can be because..."
3. Story details: "Last year, I..."
4. Resolution: "Fortunately, I was able to..."
Include a personal story to connect with your audience
Constructive Feedback
Your Challenge
Practice giving constructive feedback like the students in the video. Offer specific, helpful suggestions for improving presentation skills.
Feedback examples from the video:
"He needs to speak louder and face the audience."
"It's important to look up from your notes and make eye contact."
"Try using a personal story as an example."
Give specific, constructive feedback
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