STRUCTURE OF AN ORAL PRESENTATION

 A good oral presentation is well structured; this makes it easier for the listener to follow.

 Basically there are three parts to a typical presentation: the beginning, the middle and the end (or introduction, body and conclusion). 

We are going to look at each part in turn and present the language needed to express both the structure and the content.

 II.1 THE BEGINNING OR THE INTRODUCTION

 The beginning of a presentation is the most important part. It is when you establish a rapport with the audience and when you have its attention. More detailed techniques can be found in our full course. 

 II.1.A Get the audience's attention and signal the beginning.

 Right.  Well.  OK. Erm.

 Good. Fine. Great.

 Shall we start?

 Let's begin.

 Can we start?

 Let's get the ball rolling.

 Let's get down to business.

 In English-speaking countries it is not uncommon for the speaker to begin with a joke, an anecdote, a statement made to surprise or provoke in order to gain the audience's attention, to make people want to listen, to feel relaxed and even to introduce the subject. This may or may not be appropriate in your country; you are probably the best judge. Certainly, humor is difficult to convey and would not be appropriate in all contexts.

 A good technique is to try to get your audience involved in your talk either by asking direct or rhetorical questions. Ask for a show of hands for example, in response to a question or, present information in such a way that the audience can identify with it. You can give an anecdote, unusual or surprising facts, or an illustration from real life could be employed here.

 II.1.B Greet audience.

 It is important to greet the audience by saying something like:

Hello 

Good morning 

Good afternoon

 Good evening

 Fellow colleagues

 ladies and gentlemen.

 members of the jury.

 esteemed guests

 members of the board

 Mr. Chairman/Chairwoman

 Thank you for your kind introduction

 II.1.C Introduce oneself, (name, position, and company)

Do this not only to give important information so people can identify you but also to establish your authority on the subject and to allow the audience to see your point of view on the subject (you are a student, researcher, responsible for, director of, neophyte, layman)

 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce myself.

It is a good idea to put your name, company’s name, company logo, title and date of the presentation on all the transparencies or handouts.

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