One of the best types of supporting material you can put in a speech are stories. Storytelling is deeply rooted in human nature. The tradition of oral storytelling began long before human knew how to write. It was a way of passing on history and teaching a new generation. Anthropologists have found folk tales and …
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 …
There is no denying that giving a speech in your second language is more difficult that giving one in your first language. What follows are my reflections on how the experiences are different. These are taken from my experience giving presentations in my second language, French, as well as my experience mentoring non-native speakers giving …