Successful Presentations in English

(Recommended Level of English: B2 – C2)

Goal:

Effective verbal communication is the key objective: Getting through to your audience in a clear and concise manner and therefore making your message understood. Emphasis is placed on clarity, transparency and focus. Participants are expected to do a 15 to 20-minute presentation in front of the class on a topic of their choice. Necessary corrections as well as feedback will be provided by the trainer in a supportive, encouraging and always professional way.

Seminar Contents (2 days):

• Key Factors to Successful Presentations
• Challenges of Public Speaking – Strategies to overcome nervousness, development of stage presence and confidence, thinking positively.
• Understanding the Audience – Necessary adjustments depending on pre-knowledge and culture of the audience
• Preparation – Being aware of goal and message, practise and rehearsals
• Opening with Conviction – Stories and anecdotes
• Delivering – The perfect mix of data and narrative, making the best use of multimedia
• Presentation Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid – Sharpening presentation skills
• Q&A Session – How to deal with unexpected questions or critical comments
• Language Work – Useful and intelligent vocabulary, phrases and grammar.

Trainer: Steven Vitolianos (US Coach)

Number of participants: 1-6

Fee per Person: 890.- € (+ 19% VAT.)