1. Interaction in EMI lectures. Presentation skills Olena Berezniak, As. Department of Mineral Dressing

2. INTERACTION Overall level of interactivity Question types (rhetorical, open, closed) and frequency Invites questions from participants and gives sufficient time for formulation Checks comprehension on a regular basis Explains abstract concepts with clear examples

3. LANGUAGE (Lexis and Grammar) Assumes background knowledge of topic Uses topic-specific vocabulary (technical language) Lexical choice Grammar issues Emphasises important points via repetition, signposting or giving examples

4. PRESENTATION SKILLS Beginnings, endings and transition points Body language and gestures Uses humour / jokes / anecdotes Uses appropriate visual aids Rate of speech Eye-contact Pauses within phrases and between sentences

5. DISCOURCE MARKERS

6. Sequencers (describe the structure of a presentation): I’ve divided my talk into 3 parts I’d like to make 2 main points At first / firstly / secondly / thirdly, I’ll define some terms Next / after that / then, I’ll suggest some of the main causes Finally / lastly, I’m going to make some recommendations To conclude / in conclusion, I’m going to make three suggestions

7. Signals (indicate a change of focus) Now I’d like to turn to / move on to / consider / discuss / look at / talk about… But here I’d like to return to a point I made earlier For reasons of time I’m going to skip the details…

8. Linking devices (relationship between ideas) Additionally / in addition / moreover / furthermore… On the one hand… on the other hand… However, nonetheless, nevertheless… In contrast On the contrary As a result / therefore / consequently

9. Sentence initial adverbials Interestingly, importantly, significantly, unusually, surprisingly, puzzlingly… Frankly, to be honest

10. Evidentials (express the degree of certainty) It turns out that It is believed It appears / seems that I tend to think that Supposedly

11. Interpersonal (typical of spoken discourse) By the way Anyway Actually In fact Well You know As you can see I mean

12. Thank you for your attention!