| audience | n, group of listeners or spectators |
| body language | communication through facial expressions, body movements, etc. |
| chart | n, sheet of information in the form of a table, graph or diagram. |
| diagram | n, graphic representation of a situation e.g. the results of an action. |
| flip chart | pad of large paper sheets on a stand for presenting information. |
| graph | n, diagram showing the relation between variable quantities. |
| guidelines | n, advice or instructions given in order to guide or direct an action. |
| handout | n, written information (report etc.) given to people at a presentation. |
| key point | essential or main point. |
| marker | n, pen with felt tip used for writing on a whiteboard. |
| microphone | n, electrical instrument used to amplify the speaker's voice. |
| O.H.T. | overhead transparency: sheet of film with an image or printed information for overhead projector. |
| objective | n, what one wants to achieve; aim |
| outline | n, brief description or presentation. |
| overhead projector | device that projects an o.h.t. onto a screen. |
| overview | n, short presentation of the main points. |
| pointer | n, rod or stick used to indicate things on a map, screen, etc. |
| screen | n, flat, reflective blank surface on which films, slides, etc. are projected. |
| signposting language | phrases used to help focus the audience's attention on different parts of a presentation. |
| slide | n, small photographic transparency. |
| summarize | v, make a summary of the essential points; sum up. |
| topic | n, subject of a discussion or talk. |
| transparency | n, image or information printed on transparent plastic or film. |
| visual aids | aids such as charts, slides, etc. used at a presentation. |
| whiteboard | n, flat white board on which to write or draw with markers. |
2. Read and translate the article below and answer the question 'What makes a good presentation?'.
Presentations are an important part of business communication skills. For a successful presentation you need: strategy and tactics; enthusiasm and self-confidence; knowledge of the subject. You need to have a balance of all 3 parts.
To define your strategy correctly you need to know audience’s needs and interests. The tactic will be successful if you: master a maximum of instruments and techniques of communication and presentation; learn to ‘slave’ to audience’s interests; analyze your own weaknesses and strengths. Self-assurance is defined by your approach and mood, and also by the degree of your readiness to communicate with audience. If you treat your presentation as a gambling game, you will definitely be enthusiastic. But be sure to not be too self-sufficient to not develop audience’s negative attitude toward yourself. Knowledge of the subject is knowledge of those benefits that audience can receive from presented idea. You need to know your audience.
3. Dos and Don’ts: preparation. Here are some tips for a stand-up presentation (one person talking to an audience).
a) Find out about the audience: how many people there will be, who they are, why they will be there, and how much they know about the subject.
b) Find out about the venue and the facilities: the room, the seating plan, the equipment, etc.
c) Plan the content and structure, but don’t write the complete text of the presentation.
d) Write notes on sheets of paper, not on cards.
e) Try to memorize the first five sentences of your talk.
f) Prepare visual aids: pictures, diagrams, etc.
g) Rehearse your presentation (practise it so that it becomes very familiar) with friends or colleagues.
h) At the beginning introduce yourself and your subject.
i) Outline what you’re going to talk about: describe the different sections of your talk.
j) Say whether people should ask questions during the talk, or at the end.
