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6 Must-Know Tips for Giving a Presentation in a Foreign Language
- MUST KNOW TIPS for Giving a Presentation
- Yes. This is a presentation about how to give a presentation.
- Yes. This is a presentation about how to give a presentation.
- Because giving a presentation is intimidating. And speaking in a foreign language is challenging.
- Doing both at once can feel like running a marathon... Image © Tobyotter | flickr
- Doing both at once can feel like running a marathon... BACKWARDS Image © Tobyotter | flickr
- Start stretching those vocal chords. We’ve got six tips to help you make it to the finish line.
- Don’t script yourself.1 Image © nk.thillai | flickr
- Memorizing a script won’t make for a very natural presentation. Not to mention how freaked out you’ll be if you can’t remember part of your script, right? Image © gerri23 | flickr
- Learn the specific words and phrases you’ll need. Use what you already know to put the pieces together. Image © Alex Ristea
- Prepare notes.2 Image © nk.thillai | flickr
- Image © plindberg | flickr Writing out a full script of every word you want to say? Bad. Writing brief note cards with key words, quotes, or stats? Good.
- Do NOT read from your notes like a book. Image © aafromaa | flickr
- The placebo effect of notecards is powerful. Just knowing you have a difficult phrase written down in front of you should make you less nervous to forget it. (Just in case you do forget it, voila, there it is.) Image © e-magineart.com
- Practice speaking.3 Image © nk.thillai | flickr
- Speak to yourself out loud as much as you can. Every time you pass a mirror, spend one minute in front of it speaking the language. Image © bcmom | flickr
- While cooking, taking a shower, or driving to work, speak about whatever you want. Get comfortable speaking in the language in general. Image © Dean McCoy Photography
- Keep it simple.4 Image © nk.thillai | flickr
- Don’t try to sound too sophisticated.
- Stay within reach of your language level. Use familiar words and short sentences. Explain concepts more literally than you might in your native language. Image © stuartpilbow | flickr
- Keep slides or visual aids as simple as your speech. Do not compensate for your speaking skills by overusing text.
- Giving a good presentation in a foreign language is impressive enough. Keep it simple and avoid confusing your audience. Image © B Tal | flickr
- Giving a good presentation in a foreign language is impressive enough. Keep it simple and avoid confusing your audience. Image © B Tal | flickr
- Do not apologize.5 Image © nk.thillai | flickr
- Sorry, you’re not sorry. Image © butupa | flickr
- An apology for your language skills sounds more like an excuse. Confront your language-related shortcomings head on. Image © muffet | flickr
- If you have a thick accent or mumble your words, channel your inner sloth and proceed slowly. If you mispronounce a difficult word, say it again. Can’t think of a critical word? Ask for help from the audience! Image © marissa_strniste | flickr
- Be culturally appropriate.6 Image © nk.thillai | flickr
- Image © kNic.L | flickr If you’re presenting in a foreign language, chances are you’re abroad. Research the culture of your audience to avoid anything offensive.
- If you’re presenting in a foreign language, chances are you’re abroad. Research the culture of your audience to avoid anything offensive. Image © kNic.L | flickr
- Practice giving your presentation to a native speaker who is familiar with the culture.
- Ask about appropriate: dress gestures expressions humor visual aids Image © meddygarnet | flickr
- Bonne chance! Удачи! Veel geluk! Alles Gute! ขอให้โชคดี! Good luck! Boa suerte! Lycka till! !بالتوفيق ¡Buena suerte!
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