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- Subject: English
- AS: 90725
- Level: 3
- Credits: 4
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3.6 Construct and deliver an oral presentation
Visual language techniques
Visual language techniques focus on how your body can be used to help express the meaning of your content. The following list shows you how and why you can use visual language techniques in your presentation:
- facial expression – look neutral when talking about a serious topic
- eye contact – look at the audience regularly to help build a relationship with the audience
- gesture – spread arms to show the size and impact of the subject, and make the gesture obvious and relevant to your presentation
- stance – the way you stand should be balanced and natural, but not so relaxed that you look sloppy
- movement – pacing or swaying is distracting, however, you don't have to stand on the same spot throughout the presentation. For example plan to take a step forward when introducing an important idea, or walk a few paces to the side when giving a complex explanation. Movement must be integrated with the oral language.
