Learn how to prepare effectively for a presentation.

1. © 2016 SkimaTalk, Inc.
SkimaTalk Official Course
Advanced Presentation Skills
Lesson 1: Practice, Practice, Practice

2. Session Guidelines
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Introduction / briefing
Deliver presentation
(Using pages 8 – 10)
Teacher feedback / discussion
Deliver presentation again /
feedback
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min
5
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5
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10
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Spend 2 – 3 minutes
reviewing the content on
pages 4-5. Answer any
student questions.

3. Why Practice?
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4. Practice Makes Perfect
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To deliver a good presentation, it is critical to practice in
advance.
Practicing will improve your…
l Confidence: master the material and speak with confidence.
l Pronunciation: identify & practice difficult words in advance.
l Audience interaction: focus on the audience, not your notes.
l Delivery: prepare and practice emphasizing the key points.

5. 5 Practice Tips to Nail Your Presentation
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1 Write out presentation notes before practicing
• Deliver the full presentation, without pausing.
• Speak at presentation volume and speed.
• Practice at least 3 times.
2 Practice your presentation in front of a mirror
• Focus on body language and eye contact with the audience.
• At the end of your presentation, ask for feedback.
3 Practice your presentation in front of an audience
4 Update your notes based on the feedback
5 Practice again in front of a mirror

6. Preparing For Your Presentation
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Spend 1 hour preparing for your SkimaTalk session.
1. Review the presentation & sample presentation
notes for this course (pages 8 – 14).
2. Practice delivering the presentation 3 times in front
of a mirror.
3. Write down any questions you want to ask your
teacher.

7. Are You Ready?
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Teacher Instructions:
1. Listen to the student deliver the full presentation without interruption.
2. During the presentation, write down areas for improvement (e.g., vocabulary &
pronunciation mistakes, speaking speed, etc.)
3. Ask the student the following questions:
à “What do you think went well during the presentation?”
à “What areas do you think you can improve upon?”
4. Review the areas for improvement that you wrote down.
5. Have the student deliver the presentation a second time (time permitting)

8. Practice Presentation: Slide 1
Title: Comparing New York City & Paris
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NYC Parisvs.

9. Practice Presentation: Slide 2
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New York is famous for its big buildings, celebrities, and fashion.
Big Buildings Famous People Popular Fashion

10. Practice Presentation: Slide 3
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While Paris is famous for its amazing food, world-class museums,
and architecture
Delicious Food Famous Museums Old Architecture

11. Sample Presentation Notes: Slide 1
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l New York City and Paris are both famous cities, but they are also very
different.
l My goal for this presentation is to compare the two cities, and teach you
about the best aspects of each city.
l Let’s begin!
OVERVIEW

12. Sample Presentation Notes: Slide 2
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l New York is famous for its big buildings, celebrities, and fashion.
l Big Buildings
o New York has many famous buildings, including the Empire State
Building and the Brooklyn Bridge.
o The most famous structure in New York is probably the Statue of
Liberty.
l Famous People
o Many famous people live in New York City, including actors, musicians,
athletes, and models.
o Some of the most famous people in New York include Donald Trump,
Jay-Z & Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Derek Jeter.
l Popular Fashion
o New York is one of the fashion capitals of the world.
o It is home to some of the world’s most famous fashion designers,
including: Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vera Wang.
o New York is also home to some of the world’s largest fashion shows.
NEW YORK CITY

13. Sample Presentation Notes: Slide 3
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l Now let’s talk about Paris, which is famous for its great food, famous
museums, and old architecture.
l Delicious Food
o Many people visit France to indulge in the great food.
o France is especially famous for its wine regions, including Bordeaux
and Burgandy.
o If you visit Paris, don’t forget to try the desserts!
l Famous Museums
o Paris is home to the Louvre, arguably the most famous museum in the
world. The top attraction at the Louvre is the Mona Lisa painting.
o Another top museum in Paris is the Musee d’Orsay.
l Old Architecture
o Paris is also home to lots famous architecture.
o The most famous buildings and structures include Notre Dame
Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower.
PARIS

14. Sample Presentation Notes: Conclusion
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l I hope you enjoyed learning about New York City and Paris.
l They are both great places to visit, even though they are very different.
l I recommend you check out both cities and then you can decide which city
you like better!
CONCLUSION

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End of Lesson
We Hope You Enjoyed It!