Body language in presentations
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Body language in presentations
THE BLUE TREE
Better
Communicator
CEFR C1
Advanced
warm up
Answer the questions below.
- Do you pay attention to speaker’s body language?
- How important is presenter’s body language during a presentation?
- How do you approach this topic during your presentations?
part one
key language
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COMPREHENSION
- What are Deborah’s credentials as regards the topic of presentations?
- How did the first televised presidential debate illustrate the importance of body language?
- Do you think body language carries so much weight that it may sway voters one way or the other?
- What does Deborah say about the effect our body language can have on the audience?
- Do you support her opinion that the audience mimics the body language of the speaker?
part two
key language
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COMPREHENSION
- What are the five areas of body language?
- What advice does Deborah offer as regards posture?
- Which of these tips would you like to practise next time you present?
part three
key language
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COMPREHENSION
- What are some of the dos and don’ts of body movement and gestures?
- Deborah repeats the word ‘purposeful’ a lot. What does she mean by it?
- Which of these suggestions you would like to incorporate in your own public speaking?
part four
key language
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COMPREHENSION
- What is good eye-contact about?
- What’s your own experience as regards keeping eye contact with the audience?
- What is the most important facial expression?
- How should we dress for a presentation?
POLL
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COMMENTS
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