Thursday, 29 September 2011

Treasure trove article / 5 Steps to preparing a quality presentation

5 Steps to Preparing a Quality Presentation

Nikolay Gitsov
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GR.21
Step 1
Planning
Planning ahead of time
Write down everything
Edit later
More written down – more options

Step 2
Put the pieces together
Organizing thoughts
Connect the different pieces
Include transitions
Easier to follow – better presentation

Step 3
Say thoughts out
loud
Written on paper – not enough
Preparing for oral presentation
Think out loud

Step 4
Practice in front of the mirror
Practice in front of the mirror as many times as possible
Getting more familiar with the presentation
Less nervous
Look at the card as little as possible

Step 5
Speak Clearly
Speak slowly and clearly
Avoid ‘’ands’’ and ‘’ums’’
Sound professional
Take time in advance
Practice makes perfect

Additional information
http://www.articlemarketingdomination.com
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Josh_Spaulding

Thank you for the attention

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Summary of learning goals and plan for achieving them

General goal 1: More formal and academic usage of English
Specific Goal: Academic vocabulary
Goal Completion Strategies:
- Read articles and solve problems from ML as well as extraxct the appropriate vocabulary
- Weekly reflections on the material
- Use more formal English While expressing myself
- Avoid using non-formal words and phrases

General goal 2: Fluency
Specific Goal: No repetitions of words
Goal Completion strateies:
- Range of vocabulary and AWL
- Explain meaningn of know and unknown words

General Goal 3: Grammar
Specific Goal: Appropriate use of prepositions
Goal complation strategies:
- Learn collocations by heart
- Learn the basis rules for different types of prepositions
- Read more academic literature
- Use less prepositions, but more appropriate