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There are 4 modules in this course
Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've come to the right place. Everyone gets a little nervous when they think about having to stand in front of other people and speak intelligently. This course will give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in typical American settings. You'll learn how to organize a presentation, how to make it memorable, and how to communicate clearly. In the course, you'll have several opportunities to demonstrate the presentation skills that you learn. This will help you gain the experience you need to be more confident when you give a speech in an American classroom or on the job. Learners will record several videos of themselves giving assigned presentations and upload the videos for peer feedback.
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class, you will learn about giving an effective speech for an American classroom or organization. Learning the skills that effective speakers depend on will give you confidence in speaking in formal situations like classroom presentations. In this first week, you will learn about different types of presentations and start learning about presentation structure.
Presentation Structure Practice Activity•30 minutes
Presentation Introductions Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Graded Quiz•20 minutes
4 peer reviews•Total 170 minutes
Introductions Assignment•60 minutes
Introduce Yourself•20 minutes
Thinking of Hooks Practice•30 minutes
Evaluate the Structure of a Presentation•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
How to Make a Video•10 minutes
What to Include in a Speech
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
This week, we'll focus on the body of your presentation. This is where the important information is found, so it's important to present it effectively. Again, this week, you'll get a chance to practice the skills you learn and record yourself making a speech.
What's included
5 videos5 readings6 assignments1 peer review
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5 videos•Total 30 minutes
Module Introduction•1 minute
Developing and Organizing Ideas Lecture•8 minutes
Presentation Details Lecture•8 minutes
Presentation Conclusions Lecture•6 minutes
Questions in a Presentation Lecture•8 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Presentation Details Practice•30 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
6 assignments•Total 170 minutes
Developing and Organizing Ideas Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Listening to Presentations Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Presentation Details Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Conclusions Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Handling Questions Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Graded Quiz•20 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
First Speech Assignment•60 minutes
Preparing to Present
Module 3•5 hours to complete
Module details
This week, you will learn some other tips for giving a good presentation in an American classroom business setting. You'll learn what to do before the presentation as well as during the presentation in order to be successful. Once again, you'll be able to demonstrate your skills and submit a video of your own presentation.
What's included
5 videos6 readings5 assignments2 peer reviews
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5 videos•Total 26 minutes
Module Introduction•1 minute
Rehearse Before You Present Lecture•6 minutes
Verbal Delivery Lecture•6 minutes
Non-Verbal Delivery Lecture•8 minutes
Stage Fright Lecture•6 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Non-Verbal Practice•20 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Stage Fright Review•20 minutes
5 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Rehearsing Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Verbal Delivery Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Verbal and Non-Verbal Blunders Practice•30 minutes
Stage Fright Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 90 minutes
Second Speech Assignment•60 minutes
Verbal Delivery Practice•30 minutes
Other Tips for Presenting
Module 4•6 hours to complete
Module details
Even if you write a great speech, there are more things to think about to ensure you have a great presentation. This week you'll learn about other ways to ensure you give a great speech. You'll have one more opportunity to give a speech and share the video of it for feedback from your peers.
What's included
5 videos7 readings6 assignments1 peer review
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5 videos•Total 27 minutes
Module Introduction•0 minutes
PowerPoint Tips Lecture•7 minutes
Co-Presenting Lecture•7 minutes
Poster Tips Lecture•7 minutes
Handouts Lecture•5 minutes
7 readings•Total 82 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
PowerPoint Tips Practice•40 minutes
Co-Presenting Tips Lecture•5 minutes
Co-Presenting Practice•20 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Lecture Objectives•5 minutes
Learn More•2 minutes
6 assignments•Total 158 minutes
PowerPoint Tips Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Co-Presenting Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Poster Tips Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Handouts Practice Quiz•30 minutes
Handouts Practice Activity•8 minutes
Graded Quiz•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
Final Presentation Assignment•120 minutes
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