The presenter will introduce themselves with a 3 point presentation: 1) They will get the audience's attention with an interesting fact about where they grew up. 2) They will discuss their background and experience. 3) They will conclude by thanking the audience and inviting questions. Visual aids will accompany each main point.

2. • be clear and consistent
• create a headline to get attention
• set a clear direction for your meeting
• give the audience a reason to listen
Set the theme
• makes it easy for listeners to follow
• use guideposts/signposts
Provide an outline: Open
and close each section with
a clear transition
• wow your audience
• use strong vocabulary
Demonstrate enthusiasm
• make numbers and statistics meaningful
• analogies help connect the dots
Sell and experience

3. • paint a simple picture that doesn’t overwhelm
• fewer points, more visuals
• use video/audio clips, demos, guests, etc.
Make it visual
• identify a memorable moment and build up to it
• excite your audience
Give ‘em a show
• the more you pracitice the better and more effortless
your presentation will appear
Rehearse, Rehearse,
Rehearse
• adding a final point or something extra gives an added
bonus to the audience
One more thing...
Approach your presentation like an event!

4.  Ask a question
 You can ask a rhetorical question or something that involves everyone by
getting them to think about the topic.
 Make sure the audience is prepared for your question.
 If you expect the audience to answer, keep the question simple.
 How many of you in this room were late for work/class today?
 How many of you use English in your daily life?
 Are foreign companies good for our country?

5.  State an impressive fact
 Show a powerful photo or video
 Begin with a shocking, unusual, or impressive fact connected to the
theme of your presentation.
 A powerful or dramatic image could be used in place of or along with
the fact.
It may surprise you to know…
 1/10th of the entire population of Thailand lives in Bangkok
 There are 10.7 million residents in the Thai capital, which is also the
country’s largest city.
 In 2019, the most important export partner of Thailand was the United
States, with a share of 13 % in exports, then China (12), Japan (10) and
Vietnam (5) (O’Neill, 2021)

6.  Tell a story
 Telling a personal story closely connected to the theme of your
presentation is a great way to begin. People usually like to hear
personal stories, which are not too long or try to glorify the narrator
too much.
 "Dear colleagues, before I begin I would like to tell you a short story
about how our company got its name. Don't worry, it's not too long.”

7.  Cite a quotation
 Quotations are much used for presentations and they add a colorful
touch to your personal style.
 Though they may be impressive, quotations do not have much shock-
value and could be forgotten quickly, so they should be used along with
other methods of getting audience attention.
 “A short saying often contains much wisdom.” -Sophocles
 “No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive.” -Mahatma Gandhi

8.  Tell a joke
 Jokes are wonderful for relaxing the audience and setting a cheerful
mood. Relaxed audiences tend to be more interactive. This might make
the presenter’s work somewhat easier.
 The joke must be appropriate. People have very different senses of
humor and you have to be very careful with jokes. Think about your
audience and decide if using a joke is the best idea.

9.  Brainstorm ways of getting attention for the topics below.
 Business Communication classes should be reduced from 4 hours to
only 1 hour.
 Thailand should ban fast food chains in order to protect its traditional
culture in the future.
 Online games are causing young people to become more violent.
 People should wait until they are older to get married.

10.  Using signals to focus attention on what you are about to say.
Ok! This is the plan.
This is what we have to do to achieve our goals.
 Using strong words:
Let’s be absolutely clear about this!
It’s essential/imperative to..

11.  Using the full form instead of a contraction:
This is not what we want. (instead of isn’t)
We will succeed. (instead of we’ll)
 Stress key words when speaking:
It’s the price that’s important.
What we want is more security.
It is not only the cost that is a problem: It is also the time.
Emphasizing your point

12. 1. Taking out a patent should be our first step.
2. We should get some advice.
3. Making a profit is important.
4. We need more time.
5. This isn’t the best way to attract investment.
6. It’s a difficult and risky market.
7. We’ve got to find a new manager.
8. I think we’ll have sufficient funds.

13.  Your talk should be clearly structured, and the language you
use should signpost the structure.
 Make clear to the audience where you are in the presentation:
 introduction (The topic I would like to address today is…)
 main points (The first point I would like to make is…)
 transitions (Now that I’ve explained… I will tell you more about…)
 summary (In summary…, To sum up…, Allow me to summarize…)
 conclusion (In conclusion…, I would like to conclude by saying…)

14. Sequence
Addition
Contradiction
Cause and Effect
Examples
Signposting
first, next, then, following this, finally…
in addition, moreover, furthermore, also…
on the other hand, in contrast, but, yet, however,
despite, although, even though…
consequently, as a result, in order to, so that…
For example, For instance, One such case is…

15.  The conclusion is just as important as your
introduction, as it provides a summary for the content
of your presentation.
 Signal that you are coming to the end
 Make a strong final statement
 Summarize the main points
 Give recommendations or speculations
 Thank the audience for listening
 Handle questions effectively

16. 1. You didn’t hear the questions.
2. You didn’t quite understand the
question.
3. You don’t know the answer.
4. It’s a difficult question and you need
time to think.
5. The questioner puts a strong argument
against your point of view.
6. The question isn’t relevant and time is
running out.
a) I’m not sure about that, but I can
find out for you.
b) Sorry. I don’t think we have time
to get into that. Perhaps we can
discuss it later.
c) That’s an interesting question. Let
me think.
d) Sorry, are you asking about?
e) Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Can you
repeat the question please?
f) That’s a good point. However…

17. Presentation:
 Prepare a 2-minute presentation introducing yourself.
 Follow the basic presentation organization.
› Introduction
› Body (3 main points)
› Conclusion
1. Opening/Set the theme
Get the attention
Have a clear transition from one point to another
2. Introduction of the Topic
Emphasize Points
Have a clear transition from one point to another
Use signposting words
Prepare 2-3 slides.