Presentation skills in English
Aim for results!
Addressing an international audience is not just a challenge - it's a great opportunity as well!
As a non-native speaker using English, you need to master the basic essentials and tricks of the trade when it comes to speaking in public. To achieve a higher level, it requires practice, feedback and advice, as well as clear objectives, a transparent structure, realistic timing and more. To sum up, it all boils down to good preparation. This course will provide you with a wealth of insights and tips for public speaking. It will also enable you to improve your presentation skills through a variety of exercises and personal presentation moments.
Give a presentation? No, thanks!
"When I have to give a presentation in English, I suffer terribly from stage fright. I just stand there reading from my speech notes because I feel unsure about myself. I'm simply not used to it and I lack experience ..."
"I'm not very amusing at the best of times; certainly not in front of a large group. I also always tend to see my audience's attention wandering ..."
"I never know what to do with my hands. My voice doesn't project far enough and I'd rather not use overheads because I always get my slides mixed up ..."
"I can't. No, public speaking is something I simply cannot do ..."
Give a presentation? It gives me a great kick!
"Because I am so well prepared, I have everything under control and I can keep my stage fright to a minimum. I also use a few simple breathing techniques."
"There are so many different ways of keeping a presentation animated. I shower my audience with examples and I involve them with inviting questions."
"I have learned a great deal from seeing myself at work on video. I have improved my posture and language and now make maximum use of PowerPoint and flip over."
"You can learn all the ins and outs of public speaking!"
1. Preparation
- Thorough preparation: 'carefully begun and the battle's half won'
- Defining your target audience and setting goals
2. Planning
- Developing a plan: your help and support
- What teaching materials are there?
- When should teaching materials be used?
3. Presentation skills
- Skills that give your presentation that added 'zing'
- Posture, voice and language
- How to use teaching materials
4. Workshop
As the title of the course suggests, we deal with all aspects of public speaking. Not just business presentations, but also speeches on other occasions, such as staff functions or retirement parties.
One more thing: practice, practice and more practice! 'Practice makes perfect', that's our motto. You may also be required to give presentations outside the context of your particular business. Which is why we have an intensive training course that is customised to such an extent that you tell us what topics you want us to deal with.
Bob De Groof, former journalist and producer National Television (VRT), trainer and publicist, general manager, Copla
Deanne Lehman, native speaker
who give presentations in English on a regular basis, or those who speak on behalf of (major) groups, for example at meetings or congresses.
- You prepare your presentations better and gear them to the standards of your target audience and objectives.
- You learn to make a distinction between 'need-to-know' and 'nice-to-know' and adjust your timing accordingly.
- You get the opportunity to practice in English and are given handy language tips.
- You will overcome your stage fright and stand in front of your audience with self-assurance.
We guarantee you greater self-confidence and a practical improvement in your presentation techniques in a foreign language.
- Advice on language usage from a native speaker
- Video recording for feedback: 2 weeks after the training you will be sent a memorystick with the recording of your own presentation.
"Two days of training is perfect. You have the opportunity to take profit of what you've learned during the first day in the second day presentation."Geert Snellings, TDA Engineer, Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
"Another very useful Kluwer course that helps to be a better and more efficient person in both professional and private life."Bart Lievens, Regional Supply Manager, Glaxo Smith Kline
Tel: +32 15 - 45 34 40
Fax:+32 15 - 42 28 31
E-mail: info@kluwertraining.be
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