HOW TO GIVE A GOOD

PRESENTATIONSpecially written by Adam

for students in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City😉

Presentation Skills

BASIC TIPS• Dress smartly• Smile – stand up straight and with confidence• Say Hello and smile when you greet the audience• Speak Clearly – firmly, and confidently – you will be in

control• Do not speak too quickly – if you speak too quickly, your

voice will change and people will not understand you• Lift your head up – and speak to the back of the room

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BASIC TIPS• Use Silence – to emphasise points• Keep – on time. Do not talk too much• Eye Contact – look at everybody in the room • Do not read your presentation – you must add to what

is already on the presentation• Walk around a bit – and gesture with your hands• Focus – on somebody in the room nodding their head –

this will give you confidence

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BASIC TIPS• Practise – at home in front of a mirror• It is normal to be a little nervous – do not worry• If you make a mistake – do not apologise too much• Keep your presentation short and interesting

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1. STRUCTURE

Have a logical order:Introduction

Middle with Main PointsConclusion

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2. PRACTICE

Practice beforehand infront of a mirror, smartphone,

or with a friend

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3. BODY LANGUAGE

Use good body language:Use your hands – especially showing

The palms of your hands= honesty, nothing to hide

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4. NOTES & HANDOUTS

Have brief notes & Handouts The notes are for you, and the

handouts for your audienceafter the presentation

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5. SPEECH

Speak Cleary – not quickly!Use everyday simple languageand no slang : gonna, wanna

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6. POWERPOINT

KISSKeep It Simple Stupid

Do not have lots of text – bullet points only!Use Charts / Diagrams / Pictures

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7. INTERACTION

Build a Conversation with AudienceGet them to speak – preferably at the end

Use humour

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8. NERVES

Being nervous is goodIt gets your more energised

PRACTISE / PRACTISE / PRACTISEwill reduce nerves