{"id":60,"date":"2017-01-04T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.254.11.177:8081\/?p=60"},"modified":"2025-07-27T12:17:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T10:17:22","slug":"10-presentation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips","title":{"rendered":"10 Presentation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4s3jf\" data-offset-key=\"c1fil-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c1fil-0-0\">\n<p><strong>Welcome to our multi-part series on Presentation strategies!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>From useful language and communication skills to body<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>language and powerful techniques, this series will help you feel prepared and confident when giving a presentation in<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>English.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article, you\u2019ll find advice on how to prepare your presentation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#Before\" >Before:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#1_Prepare_the_main_ideas\" >1. Prepare the main ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#2_Practice_with_a_friend_in_the_mirror\" >2. Practice with a friend \/ in the mirror<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#3_Know_your_surroundings_your_resources_and_your_audience\" >3. Know your surroundings, your resources and your audience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#Sample_Outline\" >Sample Outline:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#I_Introduction\" >I. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#II_Topic\" >II. Topic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#III_Main_Point_1\" >III. Main Point 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#IV_Main_Point_2\" >IV. Main Point 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#V_Main_Point_3\" >V. Main Point 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#VI_Summary_of_main_points\" >VI. Summary of main points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#VII_Conclusion\" >VII. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanlanguage.es\/blog-aprender-ingles\/10-presentation-tips\/#In_the_next_article%E2%80%A6\" >In the next article\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"-before-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before\"><\/span><strong>Before:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Preparing for a presentation is almost more important than giving the presentation. So, what can you do to prepare a presentation so that you feel ready and comfortable?<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"-1-prepare-the-main-ideas-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Prepare_the_main_ideas\"><\/span><strong>1. Prepare the main ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u2013 Write out the full presentation first to organize your thoughts. \u2013 Transfer the main ideas to note-cards or a PowerPoint. \u2013 Practice, don\u2019t memorize. If you memorize the presentation word-by-word, you might get blocked during the presentation if you miss a word.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"-2-practice-with-a-friend-in-the-mirror-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Practice_with_a_friend_in_the_mirror\"><\/span><strong>2. Practice with a friend \/ in the mirror<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>-Practice your pronunciation on difficult words. The more you say a new word, the easier it becomes to use. -Time yourself. Be clear and concise. You probably have a limited time. \u2013 Pay more attention to what you are saying (precision) and not how fast you are saying it. The most important part is being understood.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"-3-know-your-surroundings-your-resources-and-your-audience-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Know_your_surroundings_your_resources_and_your_audience\"><\/span><strong>3. Know your surroundings, your resources and your audience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u2013 Are you going to use audiovisuals? If so, make sure you know how they work and that you test them before the presentation. \u2013 Do you have a microphone? Know how to use it! \u2013 Will there be questions? Be prepared for them! \u2013 Who is the audience? Are they experts in your industry or subject? If not, moderate your language. Below you\u2019ll find an example of how to structure your presentation notes. Of course, all presentations are different. Modify your notes to fit your presentation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"-sample-outline-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Outline\"><\/span><strong>Sample Outline:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"-i-introduction-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Introduction\"><\/span><strong>I. Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>a. Attention-catcher:<\/strong>\u00a0statistic, anecdote, joke, or powerful statement<\/p>\n<p><strong>b. Introduce yourself and the topic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>c. Explain how questions will be answered:<\/strong>\u00a0during or after?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"-ii-topic-summary-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Topic\"><\/span><strong>II. Topic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Summarytation about? Are you going to prove something? Offer solutions to a problem? Present a new idea or<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>project?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"-iii-main-point-1-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Main_Point_1\"><\/span><strong>III. Main Point 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a. Supporting Point\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>b. Supporting Point 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>c. Supporting Point 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"-iv-main-point-2-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IV_Main_Point_2\"><\/span><strong>IV. Main Point 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a. Supporting Point 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>b. Supporting Point 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>c. Supporting Point 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"-v-main-point-3-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"V_Main_Point_3\"><\/span><strong>V. Main Point 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a. Supporting Point 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>b. Supporting Point 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>c. Supporting Point 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"-vi-summary-of-main-points-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VI_Summary_of_main_points\"><\/span><strong>VI. Summary of main points<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A brief recap of what you\u2019ve covered.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"-vii-conclusion-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VII_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>VII. Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do you have a presentation to prepare? 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