During a presentation to international colleagues, someone doesn’t understand a key point. How do you explain it more clearly?
Use: simple terms, example, rephrase, clarify, check understanding
You need to explain a complicated business process. How do you make it simpler for your audience?
Use: step-by-step, simplify, visuals, example, key points
“Instead of typing, you just _____ what you are looking for.”
say
Why is it important to use simple language in a presentation?
So the speaker doesn’t forget what they want to say
So it sounds more professional
So the audience understands the message easily
Your boss asks you to present without slides. How do you keep the audience engaged?
Use: body language, eye contact, voice, examples, interaction
“I’ll _____ up by saying that our new strategy will benefit the company.”
sum
What is the main goal of a business presentation?
To impress the audience
o talk as much as possible
To share important information clearly
“As you can see in the _____, sales have increased by 10%.”
slide
What is a roadmap presentation?
A presentation about new employees
A presentation about company plans and goals
A presentation about financial reports
Your slides are full of text, and people stop paying attention. What should you do to improve them?
Use: visuals, key points, bullet points, simplify, highlight
You are giving a financial report presentation, and some numbers are difficult to understand. How do you explain them more clearly?
Use: simplify, illustrate, breakdown, compare, highlight
Your colleague is nervous about presenting in English. Give them three pieces of advice.
Use: practice, confidence, key points, structure, calm
Pretend you are introducing yourself at the beginning of a presentation. Start with a sentence from the lesson.t.
Use: introduce, topic, purpose, today, focus on
“Let me show you an _____ of how this software works.”
example
Your presentation is in 10 minutes, but you realize there is a mistake on one of your slides. What do you do?
Use: correct, adjust, focus on, clarify, ignore
Act out the ending of a presentation, using a phrase from the lesson
Use: summarize, key message, final thoughts, questions, conclusion
Which phrase is commonly used to start a presentation?
“I’m going to tell you about...”
“I’d like to turn to...”
“I’d like to turn to...”
You are preparing a presentation for a very busy manager. You only have 5 minutes to explain your idea. What do you include, and what do you leave out?
Use: key points, summarize, essential, avoid, detailed explanation
You have a 30-minute presentation, but your audience seems uninterested after 10 minutes. What can you do?
Use: engage, involve, ask questions, change tone, real-life examples
“I’d like to _____ to the next point in my presentation.”
move on
You are asked to give a presentation to clients who don’t speak English well. What changes would you make to your speech?
Use: clear, slow, avoid jargon, visuals, summarize
How can you involve the audience during a presentation?
By speaking quickly and moving on
By asking questions and encouraging interaction
By reading from a script
Your team disagrees with a new company policy, and you have to present it positively. How do you approach this?
Use: benefits, highlight, perspective, emphasize, reassure
A client asks a difficult question during your presentation. How do you respond professionally?
Use: acknowledge, clarify, explain, example, follow-up