This course teaches you language and techniques that will help you make effective presentations in English. The final task is to develop a well-organized, persuasive presentation using charts and graphs that sells your city as a venue.
Business English: Making Presentations
Business English: Making Presentations
This course is part of Business English Communication Skills Specialization
Instructor: Richard Moore
Sponsored by Barbados NTI
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 13 hours
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12 assignments
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This course is part of the Business English Communication Skills Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Week 1 is an overview of giving effective presentations. You will see examples of good and bad presentations and what mistakes to avoid.
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12 videos5 readings5 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Week 2 is all about the visuals in presentations – any slides or graphics that you will use to support your presentation. This includes more work on describing charts and graphs clearly.
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8 videos4 readings5 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
Week 3 week focuses on using persuasive language in presentations, which should help you if you have to market anything from a product to a plan you’re presenting to your boss.
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3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In Week 4, you will prepare and present a short presentation for your colleagues.
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2 videos2 readings1 peer review
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PJ
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Reviewed on Jul 9, 2016
One of the most useful courses provided by Coursera, this course substantial improve my presentation skill; and I would recommend to all professions.
MA
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Reviewed on May 31, 2019
I enjoyed this course, and it was a really productive time for me. There was a lot of helpful and useful vocabulary. Thank you so much for this topic.
BM
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Reviewed on Oct 5, 2020
Thank you very much for affording me this opportunity. I have learnt a lot from this course and I am looking forward to start the next one.
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