The document provides guidance for oral class presentations. It outlines three possible topics for term presentations: personal information, a focus on an English-speaking country, and a social issue. It then discusses the key elements of a good presentation: interesting content for the audience, clear structure with an introduction, main body and conclusion, strong presentation skills including eye contact and body language, and proper grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Finally, it offers tips for delivering the presentation confidently with relaxation, eye contact, vocal variation and prepared visual aids.

1. Oral class presentation Time: 5 minutes Topic: First term : Personal information . Eg: hobbies, sports, cinema, celebrities, holidays, friends, jobs, school, music ... any more ideas?

2. Oral Class presentations Second Term : Around the world in English . Eg: Geography, Politics, Literature, Festivities, Traditions… of an English speaking country. Third Term : Social issues Eg: Environment, NGOs, Racism, Violence, Unemployment… topics from the News.

3. Oral Class presentation What makes a good presentation? According to experts, there are 4 elements: Content : Interesting information for your AUDIENCE. Structure :Good organisation with introduction, main body and conclusion. Presentat ion : Voice, body language, eye contact and visual support and media . Language : grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

4. Structure Greetings and introduce yourself . Who are you? Introduce your talk . What’s your topic? General explanation . What are you going to do? Main body . Develop your topic. Put your ideas in order of importance. Conclusion : summary and conclusion Invite to questions : do you have any questions?

5. Language (after structure) Greetings . Ok, let’s get started. Good morning, everybody. My name is, I am a student at IES Castelló … Introduce your talk . Hook Options: A- Make a question . Eg: Do you know that…?/ How many people here like…? B- Give some amazing facts . 40% of Catalans… C- Tell a story/personal anecdote . When I was little... /I was watching a film last weekend…

6. Language 2 General explanation Today I want to talk to you about…............................... First I will… Then I’ll go on to ……… and finally I will….. Main body (be organised and plan carefully) Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 a)-------------- a)-------------- a)------------- b)-------------- b)-------------- b)------------- c)-------------- c)-------------- c)--------------

7. Language 3 Conclusion To finish/In the end I’d like to say that…………. Questions Are there any questions?/Do you have any questions? If there are any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them.

8. Transmission: smile, please.  Stand relaxed. Do not sit . Move around left, right, among audience. Use gestures just like a normal conversation, not more Eye contact look at your audience and focus on 2 or 3 people. Ask a friend to watch you giving your presentation. DO NOT READ ALL THE TIME from your notes. Voice Do not sound like a robot. Vary intonation, volume and speed. Pauses at strategic point give time to think. Control your nerves by preparing well , breathing deeply and moving around during the presentation. Visual aids: Powerpoint, video, internet, music, dvd, images, handouts… ALL RELEVANT TO THE TALK.

9. Oral Class presentations Transmission : Short notes on paper support permitted. Powerpoint (max. 2-3 slides summary) recommended. Photos, links, video, music possible. They can be inserted in the slides. Diskette, Cd or Pendrive support.

10. Oral class presentation Remember!!! A Good preparation makes a better Presentation! 