Speaking: Public Speaking & Presentations B2 - Lesson 6: Handling Audience Questions
Public Speaking B2: Handling Audience Questions Welcome to your executive public speaking layout. I am Teacher Sopheak. When delivering presentations to corporate boards or international development partners, the Q&A session can feel highly intimidating. True competence relies on managing the floor with diplomatic, pre-rehearsed linguistic frames rather than panicking when an unexpected inquiry arises. Strategic Phrasing Categories: Buying Time Frameworks: "That's a great question." / "I am glad you asked that." Clarifying Vectors: "If I understand correctly, you are asking..." / "Could you elaborate on that?" Handling Unknown Data: "I don't have the exact figures right now." / "I will have to get back to you on that." The Professional Alternative Never simply say 'I don't know' and halt communications. Instead, project helpfulness by stating: 'That is interesting. I will look into it and let you know.…
