Academic Presentations
Delivering a C1 level presentation requires clear signposting to guide your audience through complex data smoothly and professionally.
Establishing Scope 🎯
Signposting & Transitions ➡️
Data & Visuals 📊
Conclusion & Q&A ✅
Do not simply read verbatim from your slides!
Boring! The audience can see the number 20. ❌
Engaging! You are guiding their attention. ✅
Quick Check ⚡
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
Mission 🎯
Video Lesson
Ask a Question 🙋♂️
Recent Questions
That is an excellent question. You can say: "That is an interesting point. While I don't have the exact data on hand right now, I believe..." or "I would need to look into that further and get back to you." Never just guess blindly! 💡
Should I memorize my entire speech word for word?
No, that is a common mistake! Memorizing makes you sound robotic and it is easy to forget your place. Use bullet points and practice using these "signposting" phrases to naturally transition between your ideas. 🗣️
How much text should I actually put on the slides?
Keep it minimal! Use the 6x6 rule: Try to have no more than 6 bullet points per slide, and no more than 6 words per bullet point. Let your voice do the explaining! 📊
How do I handle a question from the audience that I don't know the answer to?