This course teaches you language and techniques that will help you make effective presentations in English. The final task is to develop a well-organized, persuasive presentation using charts and graphs that sells your city as a venue.
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Business English Communication Skills SpecializationUniversity of WashingtonAbout this Course
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Ukrainian
Learner Career Outcomes
50%
started a new career after completing these courses
40%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
25%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 4 of 5 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Intermediate Level
Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Ukrainian
Offered by
University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
6 hours to complete
Giving Effective Presentations
Week 1 is an overview of giving effective presentations. You will see examples of good and bad presentations and what mistakes to avoid.
6 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 61 min), 5 readings, 6 quizzes
12 videos
Video 2: Course Overview1m
Video 3: Scenario Effective Presentation (A & B)1m
Video 4: Presentation Guidelines Part 17m
Video 4: Presentation Guidelines Part 28m
Video 5: Effective Introductions9m
Video 1: Transitions and Conclusions6m
Video 2: Scenario Difficult Audience (A)1m
Video 3: Answering Questions4m
Video 4: Scenario Difficult Audience (B)1m
Video 1: Slides10m
Video: Effective Presentations Advice7m
5 readings
Read Me First10m
Useful Language and Guidelines: Presentations10m
Useful Language: Signposts10m
Resources: Citations & Guidelines10m
Week 1 Summary10m
5 practice exercises
Guidelines on Giving a Presentation20m
Effective Introductions24m
Transitions Expressions44m
Introduction, Transitions, and Conclusions36m
What’s the Mistake with these Slides?20m
5 hours to complete
Referring to Data and Describing Visuals
Week 2 is all about the visuals in presentations – any slides or graphics that you will use to support your presentation. This includes more work on describing charts and graphs clearly.
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 40 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes
8 videos
Video 2: Explaining Graphs5m
Video 3: Challenges in Describing Visuals4m
Video 1: Using Large Numbers3m
Video 2: Describing Data9m
Video 3: Expedia Interview3m
Video 1: Introduction to Trends8m
Video: Slides and Visuals Advice1m
4 readings
Useful Language: Graphs and Charts10m
Expedia10m
Useful Expressions and Resource: Numbers10m
Week 2 Summary10m
5 practice exercises
Describing Charts and Graphs14m
Describing a Graph2m
Giving Details about Data20m
Expedia10m
Trends Vocabulary24m
3 hours to complete
Persuasive Language in Marketing
Week 3 week focuses on using persuasive language in presentations, which should help you if you have to market anything from a product to a plan you’re presenting to your boss.
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 24 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
3 videos
Video 1: Introduction to Promoting a Place10m
Video: Persuasive Language Advice3m
2 readings
Useful Expressions: Persuasive Language10m
Week 3 Summary10m
2 practice exercises
Making Sentences More Compelling20m
Marketing Expressions20m
2 hours to complete
Putting it all Together
In Week 4, you will prepare and present a short presentation for your colleagues.
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 9 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 readings
Resource: Creating Graphics and Audio for PowerPoint10m
Resource: Creating Graphics and Audio for Google Slides10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM BUSINESS ENGLISH: MAKING PRESENTATIONS
by MAMay 31, 2019
I enjoyed this course, and it was a really productive time for me. There was a lot of helpful and useful vocabulary. Thank you so much for this topic.
by PJJul 9, 2016
One of the most useful courses provided by Coursera, this course substantial improve my presentation skill; and I would recommend to all professions.
by SRJul 27, 2020
i learned how to write a marketing piece. Avoid the use if fillers when giving a presentation. The use of persuasive language.
by MSAug 11, 2018
Thank you so much to my instructor for instructing Ana Pelayo. Thank you so much, Ana Pelayo.
About the Business English Communication Skills Specialization
This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports and emails, and professional presentations.
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