Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've come to the right place. Everyone gets a little nervous when they think about having to stand in front of other people and speak intelligently. This course will give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in typical American settings. You'll learn how to organize a presentation, how to make it memorable, and how to communicate clearly. In the course, you'll have several opportunities to demonstrate the presentation skills that you learn. This will help you gain the experience you need to be more confident when you give a speech in an American classroom or on the job. Learners will record several videos of themselves giving assigned presentations and upload the videos for peer feedback.
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen
This course is part of Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening Specialization
Instructors: Tamy Chapman
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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There are 4 modules in this course
This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class, you will learn about giving an effective speech for an American classroom or organization. Learning the skills that effective speakers depend on will give you confidence in speaking in formal situations like classroom presentations. In this first week, you will learn about different types of presentations and start learning about presentation structure.
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7 videos6 readings5 assignments4 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
This week, we'll focus on the body of your presentation. This is where the important information is found, so it's important to present it effectively. Again, this week, you'll get a chance to practice the skills you learn and record yourself making a speech.
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5 videos5 readings6 assignments1 peer review
This week, you will learn some other tips for giving a good presentation in an American classroom business setting. You'll learn what to do before the presentation as well as during the presentation in order to be successful. Once again, you'll be able to demonstrate your skills and submit a video of your own presentation.
What's included
5 videos6 readings5 assignments2 peer reviews
Even if you write a great speech, there are more things to think about to ensure you have a great presentation. This week you'll learn about other ways to ensure you give a great speech. You'll have one more opportunity to give a speech and share the video of it for feedback from your peers.
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5 videos7 readings6 assignments1 peer review
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Reviewed on Oct 3, 2016
Its good since you can learn about how to speak clearly and confidently in front of many people.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2020
Amazing class. recommend it for everyone who wants to improve his presentation skills
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2023
A well-designed and informative course like that is essential for those who regularly present something in front of audiences.
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