Business English Podcast - Presentations

In this episode, we learn about how to start a presentation in a foreign language. It can be a major concern for professionals, but there are techniques to help make a confident and effective start. Always begin with a warm welcome and thank the audience for coming. State your name, title, and what you do at your company. Confirm the objective of the presentation, explain the structure, and let the audience know when to ask questions. Remember to be confident and focus on expressing your ideas, rather than worrying about grammar. Take your time and give the audience time to understand the information. With these tips, you can successfully connect with your audience. Good luck! Welcome to a new episode of our Business English class. This time we'll deal on the following topic. How to start a presentation in a foreign language. We know it is a major concern for professionals when it comes to give a presentation in a foreign language. Some people may think it is one of the most terrifying things they have to do at work. Here are some techniques to help you make a confident and effective start. With a few tips on what not to do too. Always begin with a warm welcome thanking the audience for coming. State your name and your title. You can also say what you do at your company. Confirm the objective of the presentation. Explain the structure of the presentation and say how long you will talk for. Let the audience know when to ask questions. Whether if they are allowed to ask during or at the end of the presentation. Move smoothly to the first point of the presentation. Remember that the audience you are addressing is aware that you are not speaking in your mother tongue. So don't apologize for your English and be confident focusing on expressing your ideas. Don't worry about making mistakes. People want to listen to your ideas not to your grammar. Don't rush things. Take your time and give your audience time to understand the information. With these tips for starting your presentation, you are sure to successfully develop it and connect with your audience. Good luck! www.microsoft.com www.microsoft.com www.microsoft.com