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- Subject: English
- AS: 90374
- Level: 2
- Credits: 3
- Internal
2.7 Deliver a presentation using oral and visual language techniques
Key tips
- Plan and write your presentation with enough time to rehearse.
- Speak clearly and don't rush through your presentation.
- Keep the audience's interests in mind when writing your speech, use language and examples they can relate to.
- Use a variety of language and delivery techniques.
- Cue cards or notes should be for your reference only. Don't read from them and make sure they are in the correct order.
- If appropriate stand for most of your presentation, as sitting will restrict your movement and delivery.
- Control your breathing – breathe from the stomach not the throat.
- Build a relationship with the audience through natural and sustained eye contact.
- Start confidently and sound interested in your topic.
- Pay attention to how you will look to others or what might distract you, for example you may wish to tie your hair back.
