Video Jug

VideoJug hosts one of the world's largest, most all-encompassing libraries of factual content online. Video content covers every conceivable topic. The content is divided into a variety of formats that include informative "How To" and "Ask The Expert" films that take users, step-by-step through everything from the lighter, more welcome aspects of life (leisure, hobbies, beauty and style) to the more seriousstuff we all face in day-to-day life (health, legal, money, parenting).

You can use this site's videos to prepare listening and/or speaking exercises and presentations. Make sure to find a video that has something to with your studies.

How Stuff Works

HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. If you're looking for reading exercises, or you need to prepare a presentation, you'll probably find something interesting here. Topics such as: communication, computers, health, entertainment, food and recipes, electronics, people, science and travel.

Presentation skills and exercises

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.