At the Friesland College you'll have to give lots of presentations. Presentations require specific language and public speaking techniques. Here you'll find different exercises to help you speak more fluently.
- Starting a presentation
Signposting
When we are giving a presentation, there are certain key words we use to ’signpost’ different stages in our presentation. These words are not difficult to learn but it is absolutely essential that you memorize them and can use them when you are under pressure giving a presentation.
Survival Language
Sometimes you cannot remember what you wanted to say, or you realize what you're saying makes no sense, or is wrong. Here are some exercises to help you during such situations.
Dealing with Nerves
Almost everybody is nervous when they stand up to speak. There’s no shame in being nervous. However, if you are too nervous, your anxiety will spread to your audience, making them nervous in turn. So how can you stop yourself from feeling too nervous? Here are a few exercises.
