The document provides a comprehensive guide on body language and public speaking, highlighting that body language constitutes 93% of communication. Key advice includes maintaining eye contact, showing confidence, preparing thoroughly, and structuring the presentation effectively. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of visual aids and appropriate dress to enhance the presentation experience.

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'BODY LANGUAGE and PUBLIC SPEAKING'
GUIDE NOTES
Body language makes up 93% of human communication. Elements to pay attention:
 Eye contact with the audience
 Facial expression (smile)
 Gestures
 Pauses
 Movements
 Posture
 Way of speaking (loudly, slowly and clearly)
Public speaking tips:
 Be prepared
 Command the space
 Show confidence
 Try to enjoy yourself
 Pay attention to your body language
 Project your voice
 Practice in front of others
 Slow down
 The audience is on your side
 Keep your hands visible to the audience
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PRESENTATION FORMAT
1. INTRODUCTION
 Welcoming (Good morning/ afternoon and welcome to this talk/ Thank you for coming today/ My name is... and today I'm
going to talk about...)
2. SCRIPT
Structure of the talk (clear and in order):
 First part: To introduce the topic of your talk (Start with a question to the audience / Start with a short story / Start
with an object or an image that represents something related to the talk)
 Second part: Starting the presentation (First of all, I'll... / Secondly... / Then... / Next... / Finally,...) / Giving
examples / Introducing a visual (This represents.../ Have a look at... / This shows...)
 Conclusion: (To finish..., To sum up,..., In conclusion,..., I'd like..., As someone said...(famous quote), Finally, I'd like to finish
my talk saying that...)
 Thanking: (Thanks for listening / Thank you for your attention)
 Questions: ((Now, we have some minutes for your questions /Any questions? / Now, feel free to ask questions)
3. TALK GUIDELINES
✗ Read your talk loudly, clearly and slowly in front of the mirror
✗ Acting in front of your friends or parents (a fictitious audience)
✗ Recording and analyzing your strengths and weaknesses
✗ Eye contact
✗ Use pauses
✗ Don't read out every word written on your slides (tell)
✗ Don't speak fast
✗ Appropiate intonation
✗ Expressiveness and appropriate gestures
✗ Changes of tone (Never flat tone!)
✗ Don't turn your back on the audience (or talk to the screen)
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4. TALK SUPPORT EXTRAS
Images, presentation, music, clips, graphics, objects, sketches... (additional material to make the talk more attractive)
5. DRESS CODE (appropriate clothes for the presentation)
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