16547 how to do a successful oral presentation

How to do a successful oral presentation
When you give an oral presentation . both what you say and how you say it are very
important. Language comes in two forms, verbal and nonverbal. Verbal language is what you
say and write. Nonverbal language is how you communicate without words, such as with
your appearance, your body language (facial expression, eye contact, gestures, posture, and
movement), and the sound of your voice.

You should:
1. Be organized! The more organized and carefully prepared your presentation is, the

more relaxed you'll feel, but don`t be afraid to speak spontaneously if you become
inspired.
2. Breathe!� Take a slow deep breath or two before speaking. (It helps you relax.)
3. Do speak clearly, slowly and at an appropriate level for your audience.
4. Speak loudly enough to be heard everywhere in the room.
5. Let your enthusiasm show in your voice.
6. Your facial expression should also reflect what you are saying.
7. Use vocabulary that is appropriate for your audience. If you use new vocabulary,

make sure you explain it and write it on the board.
8. Do make eye contact with all members of your audience whenever possible.
9. Do move around.
10. Stand up straight, and show your audience that you are confident and proud of your

work! Never slouch, slump or look sloppy!
11. Do use hand gestures.
12. Do allow the audience to ask questions at the end of your presentation.
13. Do practice your presentation with a partner or in front of the mirror.The more you

practice before your speech, the more confident you will become. Each time you
practice your speech, you will make fewer and fewer mistakes. Pretty soon making an

oral presentation might even become fun! It`s true!
SPEECH! SPEECH!
Now you are ready to give your speech.

be prepared and show confidence! Do not rush. Do not panic.
YOU CAN DO IT! Relax!


Don`t:
14. Don't try to cover too much material. Remember you only have 3-5 minutes.
15. Don't read your presentation. You can use short notes, but reading a presentation is

unnatural; also, it makes it very difficult for your audience to follow.