Grussendorf, Marion <br/><br/>
English for Presentations /  
Marion Grussendorf. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - Oxford :  Oxford University Press,  2007. 
 - 80 p. :  col. ill. ;  26 cm.   + 1 MultiROM. 
 - Oxford Business English Express .
<br/><br/> Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer. 
<br/><br/>Includes glossary, appendices and transcript. 
<br/><br/>SUMMARY:  "English for Presentations is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for professionals who need to give presentations in English. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or self-study. English for Presentations will help you prepare before you next have to speak in public in English. <br/> Key features of the Book:<br/>  A wide range of material targeting the stages of presentations<br/>  Tip boxes addressing key language points, useful phrases, and strategies<br/>  Opportunities to practise giving presentations<br/>  STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with warm-up and awareness-raising activities <br/>  OUTPUT section at the end of each unit with activities to encourage discussion and reflection<br/>  Appendix including an answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary Key Features of the MultiROM<br/>  Realistic listening extracts from presentations<br/>  Interactive exercises to practise the language of presentations" (Book Cover). CONTENTS:<br/> Topics  Welcoming your audience<br/>  Introducing yourself and the topic<br/>  Dealing with nervousness Skills  Opening a presentation; Structuring a presentation   Organizational details (talking about timing, handouts, questions)   Getting the audience's attention<br/> 2. Today's topic Is...<br/> Topics  Body language<br/>  Times on presenting to an English-speaking audience Skills  Signposting (phrases to organize your presentation)<br/>  Talking about difficult issues<br/>  Referring to other points<br/>  Adding ideas 3. My next slide shows...<br/> Topics  Presentation tools<br/>  Using approximate numbers<br/>  Creating effective visuals<br/>  Presenting visuals effectively Skills  Introducing visuals<br/>  Saying numbers<br/>  The rule of six<br/>  Emphasizing important points<br/>  Making contrasts and describing results<br/> 4. As you can see from this graph...<br/> Topics  Types of visuals<br/>  Describing graphs and charts<br/>  Interpreting visuals<br/>  Tips for describing trends Skills  Talking about visuals<br/>  Talking about trends (verb tenses, adjectives and adverbs)<br/> 5. To sum up...<br/> Topics  Concluding a presentation<br/>  Strategies for a good conclusion Skills  Summarizing the main points<br/>  Making recommendations<br/>  Phrases for effective conclusions<br/>  Phrases for effective conclusions<br/>  Using your voice effectively (stressing words, making pauses) 6. Any questions?<br/> Topics  Handling the question and answer session<br/> Skills  Dealing with questions<br/>  Asking polite questions<br/>  Anticipating questions<br/>  Dealing with interruptions<br/>  Reforming questions Appendix  Test yourself<br/>  Answer key<br/>  Transcripts<br/>  A-Z word list<br/>  Presentation trainer<br/>  Useful phrases and vocabulary 
<br/><br/> Intended for professionals who need to give presentations in English. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780194579360 (Student Book with MultiROM) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Textbook for foreign speakers<br/>English language--Business English--Textbooks for foreign speakers.<br/>Business Presentations.--Problems, exercises, etc.