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UNLaM ENGLISH LEVEL IV
UNIT 1 – THE ORAL PRESENTATION

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1- You will read a text called ‘The Art of Public Speaking’. Why do you think public speaking is
considered an art?
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LISTENING TIME
The Art of Public Speaking
Successful people, either in business or in profession, possess the ability to communicate well. It is
not simply being able to talk, but rather, being able to transmit the exact message desired in a way
that will be received and understood. Being able to communicate this message through the vehicle
known as ‘presentation’ has become a skill in great demand.
Most of us think of communication as just speaking or writing. However, that is only one part of
the actual process. In fact, over half of an oral message is actually communicated visually.
2- Listen to the text again and complete the following ideas:
• A presentation may be defined as “being able to transmit the exact message

desired in a way that will be received and understood.”.
• The most important aspect of a presentation is.. “how the presenter or the
presentation looks”.
• According to the text, the goals of a presentation should be “to communicate the
nessage effectively”
3- Choose the statement that summarizes the main idea in the text.
a) Both students and professionals are strongly prepared to deliver oral

presentations.
b) Neither students nor professionals are strongly prepared to deliver oral

presentations.
READING TIME
1- Read the text below and do the exercises.
Transmission of an Oral Message
The process of delivering an effective talk is comprised of two parts: Step 1: Preparation and Step 2:
Presentation. Both are equally important.
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STEP ONE: Planning
Careful planning of a presentation will make you more confident and help you to overcome your
nervousness. Even more importantly, an audience better receives a message that is contained in a
carefully planned talk. There are five fundamentals to consider when preparing it.
1. Objective
Do you want to inform your audience, persuade, train or entertain them? What messages do you want
your audience to take away with them?
2. Audience
Who are they? How many people will attend it? What do they need to know? What do they already
know? What do they expect? Will they be receptive to your message?
3. Content
Brainstorm your ideas, and then decide what is most relevant and appropriate. Make sure that you
take enough time to do any research that you need. Be selective – do not try to present too much in
your message.
4. Structure
Any presentation should consist of an introduction, a body and a conclusion. There should be
examples, figures or stories. The use of humor that is in good taste and relevant is also welcome.
Again, remember not to try to include too many figures or too many details. Too much humor is also
out of the question. Everything must be balanced since you are planning to deliver a presentation and
not to give a show of any kind. Your audience should not lose the main idea of your talk.
The structure of your message should be simple, in short words and sentences. It is also good to use
concrete words because they are easier to understand. Passive verbs and abstract concepts as well as
jargon are better to be avoided.
In the course of a presentation, one is recommended to give the audience clear signals as to the
direction your presentation is taking.
As to visual aids, you should use them only as a support or illustration of what you are delivering.
Some visuals to put across certain points cannot be described in words. They are also good to add
emphasis to the talk, but they must be simple to understand.
5. Rehearsal
Take time to practice your presentation. This will give you a chance to identify any weak points or
gaps. You will also be able to make sure that you can pronounce any figures and proper names
correctly and confidently. It will also allow you to fine-tune the timing.
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VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
1- Work with Step 1 section to choose the best equivalent for the following words:
TO OVERCOME TO CONTROL TO HAVE TO SHOW
TO PERSUADE TO CONVINCE TO ENJOY TO TEACH
TO BRAINSTORM TO CHANGE TO GENERATE TO THINK
FIGURE NUMBER PICTURE SILHOUETTE
IN GOOD TASTE DELICIOUS EXCESSIVE REFINED
SPECIALIZED
JARGON GENERAL LANGUAGE SPECIFIC LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
AID HELPER IMAGE SUPPORT
TO PUT ACROSS TO DISCUSS TO EXPLAIN TO OMIT
REHEARSAL PRACTICE PRESENTATION PRODUCTION
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UNLaM ENGLISH LEVEL IV

UNIT 1 – THE ORAL PRESENTATION

The Art of Public Speaking

2- Listen to the text again and complete the following ideas:

• A presentation may be defined as “being able to transmit the exact message

a) Both students and professionals are strongly prepared to deliver oral

b) Neither students nor professionals are strongly prepared to deliver oral

1- Read the text below and do the exercises.

Transmission of an Oral Message

TO OVERCOME TO CONTROL TO HAVE TO SHOW

TO PERSUADE TO CONVINCE TO ENJOY TO TEACH

TO BRAINSTORM TO CHANGE TO GENERATE TO THINK

FIGURE NUMBER PICTURE SILHOUETTE

IN GOOD TASTE DELICIOUS EXCESSIVE REFINED

AID HELPER IMAGE SUPPORT

TO PUT ACROSS TO DISCUSS TO EXPLAIN TO OMIT

REHEARSAL PRACTICE PRESENTATION PRODUCTION

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