Mais conteúdo relacionado Semelhante a 6 Must-Know Tips for Giving a Presentation in a Foreign Language (20) Mais de Transparent Language, Inc. (20) 6 Must-Know Tips for Giving a Presentation in a Foreign Language4. Because giving a presentation is
intimidating.
And speaking in a foreign language is
challenging.
5. Doing both at once can
feel like running a
marathon...
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6. Doing both at once can
feel like running a
marathon...
BACKWARDS
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9. Memorizing a script won’t make
for a very natural presentation.
Not to mention how freaked out
you’ll be if you can’t remember
part of your script, right?
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10. Learn the specific words and phrases you’ll need.
Use what you already know to put the pieces together.
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Writing out a full script of every word you
want to say? Bad.
Writing brief note cards with key words,
quotes, or stats? Good.
13. Do NOT read from your notes like a book.
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14. The placebo effect
of notecards is powerful.
Just knowing you have a
difficult phrase written
down in front of you should
make you less nervous to
forget it.
(Just in case you do forget it, voila,
there it is.)
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16. Speak to yourself out loud as much as you can.
Every time you pass a mirror, spend one minute in front of it
speaking the language.
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17. While cooking, taking a shower, or driving to work, speak about whatever you want.
Get comfortable speaking in the language in general.
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20. Stay within reach of your language level. Use
familiar words and short sentences. Explain concepts
more literally than you might in your native language.
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21. Keep slides or visual aids as
simple as your speech. Do not
compensate for your speaking
skills by overusing text.
22. Giving a good presentation in
a foreign language is
impressive enough.
Keep it simple and
avoid confusing
your audience.
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23. Giving a good presentation in
a foreign language is
impressive enough.
Keep it simple and
avoid confusing
your audience.
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26. An apology for your language skills
sounds more like an excuse.
Confront your language-related
shortcomings head on.
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27. If you have a thick
accent or mumble
your words, channel
your inner sloth and
proceed slowly.
If you mispronounce
a difficult word,
say it again.
Can’t think of a
critical word?
Ask for help
from the audience!
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If you’re presenting in a
foreign language, chances
are you’re abroad. Research
the culture of your audience
to avoid anything offensive.
30. If you’re presenting in a
foreign language, chances
are you’re abroad. Research
the culture of your audience
to avoid anything offensive.
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