商务英语 Level 4 Unit 1 Part 2 Vocabulary【Preparing a Presentation】

Vocabulary【Preparing a Presentation】

Here are some suggestions on how to prepare for a presentation.

Define your goals
When preparing your presentation, first define your goals.
Your goals are what you want your presentation to achieve.
Setting clear goals ensures your presentation is focused.
For example, if you're going to give a sales presentation, your goal would be to persuade people to buy your product.

List your key points
Once you've defined your goals, you should think of your key points.
Key points are the main ideas of your presentation.
Listing them allows you to see which ones support your goals the best.
For example, if you're going to promote a new product, your key points could be the product's new feature.

Create your slides
Once you have defined your goals and key points, you can then create your slides.
In a presentation, the speaker should use slides as a visual aid.
Remember not to put too much text on your slides.
Good slides support what you're saying, but don't distract the audience.

Anticipate questions
After or even during your presentation, the audience will usually want to ask questions.
So you should learn how to anticipate and answer common questions.
For example, at a product launch, the audience will probably ask for details about product features.
So having an in-depth understanding of the new product is crucial when preparing for the presentation.

Rehearse
Once you've finished your slides, you should rehearse your presentation.
You can practice in front of a mirror or with a friend.
When practicing, time your rehearsal and practice several times.
This helps you present smoothly and confidently.

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Question

1. What do you use slides for?
   > They act as a visual aid and support key ideas.
2. What helps to keep a presentation focused?
   > setting clear goals
3. Listing key points allows you to...
   > see how they support your main argument
4. How can you rehearse?
   > practice in front of a mirror
5. What usually follows a presentation?
   > a question and answer session
6. Rehearing helps you present with more confidence.