Every culture has their specificities and native English speakers are no exception. Here are some things to avoid when speaking to these audiences: 1. Being late In most anglophone cultures it is important to be on time or even early in some cases. Make sure when you give a presentation that you arrive in plenty …
As discussed earlier, giving a presentation in your second language is a challenge. By following these three rules you can make it a great success. 1. Be Clear The first step in any presentation preparation is to develop your key message. You want this to be as clear and as simple as possible. Take time …
You have a presentation to give and you are not sure where to begin. The introduction? The supporting material? Research? Before doing any of the above, there is one step you must do first. Decide on your key message. What do you want your audience to remember when they leave? Because if you are not clear …