Listening exercise: How to Make a Mini Presentation

It is important that your presentation is not too long (5 minutes or less)

It must be clear, well-organised and easy to follow.

Decide what is important to include in the presentation - make notes and an outline.

Do not write a complete text.

Notes and keywords will help you to remember what you want to say.

Remember to speak to your audience. Establish eye contact. Do not read from a text.

Practise your presentation in advance.

Make sure that you finish within the time allowed.

You can use audio-visual aids, but don’t let them dominate the presentation.

Introduction: Introduce yourself and the title of your presentation and give a brief outline.

Main Part: It is important to organise the information in sections so that it is easy to follow.

Conclusion: Sum up. Give your opinion if relevant. Thank your audience for listening.

Sources of information: Remember to give the sources of your information.