1. Oral Presentation Skills
Unit 18 prepared by Evelyn Yeap

2. Overview Steps in making presentation Audience’s attention
Put forward ideas that flow naturally
Develop as the presentation unfolds
Voice
Clarity
Non-verbal communication
Overcome anxiety and increase confidence
Effective visual aids
Dealing with questions
Manage presentation

3. What is presentation?
An opportunity to communicate your point of view or ideas to an audience.
Formal or informal
Impromptu or prepared
Individual or group
In business, you may make presentation to: bosses, new employees, customers, colleagues, suppliers
In social setting, everyone may be required to make a speech at: a party, a social gathering, a wedding, etc.
Did you know: Nobody is born a good speaker – good speaking is learned and take a great deal of hard work.

4. Steps in making a presentation
Deliver presentation
Completing
Writing
Planning

5. 1. Get to know your listener

6. 2. Analyse the circumstances around your talk

7. 3. The location and the size of the audience

8. 4. Brainstorm the topic (Activity)

9. 5. Get the hard information

10. 6. Write a draft and read it aloud

11. 7. Use visual aids

12. 8. Beyond the rough draft

13. 9. Practice, practice, practice

14. 10. It’s natural to feel nervous

15. 11. Deliver your speech The start Audience mood Your voice
Body language
Visual aids
Timing
Finish with a bang!

16. 12. Handling questions FAQ Practice Leave for the end
Look straight into their eyes
A opportunity, not a threat.

17. Now, Sell!

18. Thank you for listening
Have a nice day!