Making a Short Presentation

Prepared by Barry NicholsonSilivri Fatih Koleji, Istanbul, September 2014

Harry Potter says: “presentations are magic!”

Presentations: Structure

introduction

main body

conclusion

Useful Phrases: Introduction

Hello everybody!

Welcome.

Today I’m going to talk about…

OK, let’s begin…

My topic today is…

First…

To start…

Useful Phrases: Main Body

First…

Second…

Next…

In addition…

My next point is…

I’d also like to… say / point out / remind you…

Moreover…

Useful Phrases: Conclusion

In conclusion…

Finally…

Let me summarise…

I’d like to conclude by saying…

I’d like to leave you with this thought…

OK, thank you for listening.

Do you have any questions?

OK, that’s the end of my presentation.

That’s it. Goodbye!

Presentation Tips

Speak slowly and clearly and loudly

Use easy language Smile Don’t worry be happy Be calm, confident and

positive Stand still Move your hands

naturally Try not to giggle

Hold your notes in your hand(s) or put them on the table

Keep eye contact Don’t worry about

mistakes - just carry on Look up - don’t put your

head in your paper Use visuals: pictures,

photos, graphs, objects Maybe use PowerPoint?

Visual Aids: Pictures

“Where is the school?”

Visual Aids: Photos

“Where is it?”

Visual Aids: Graphs & Charts

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Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

Series 1

Series 2

Series 3

Visual Aids: Objects & Things

Good luck with your presentation!

…and don’t forget: Harry says:“Presentations are magic”

“Making a Short Presentation”Grades 7,8 & High School

Prepared by Barry NicholsonSilivri Fatih KolejiSeptember 2014