Course Description:
The goal of this presentation workshop is to give academics the skills to get their message across in a compelling and confident manner. Most participants in our workshops are nonnative speakers of English and have to present their work at international conferences. Our workshops focus on a powerful presentation structure, phrases and vocabulary to engage the audience, clear pronunciation and confident body language.
Topics:
- What makes a successful conference presentation?
- Structure and language of an English presentation
- Structuring your presentation for maximum impact ( getting and retaining audience attention)
- Considerations when presenting to an international audience
- Voice and pronunciation considerations
- Rhetorical devices to keep your audience engaged
- Non-verbal communication and how to project credibility and confidence
- Understanding and controlling nerves
- Handling the question-and-answer session
- Rehearsing and self-editing tips
- Design tips for visuals and slides
- Video based feedback
Target Audience: Doctoral candidates, postdocs and researchers who present at international conferences
Date:
06.05.2021: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
07.05.2021: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: tba
Lecturer: Lesley-Anne Weiling, Write English GbR, Köln
Registration:Online Registration
Notes: Participants are encouraged to bring a short, 5-minute presentation to the workshop. This will be an opportunity for individual feedback and coaching.
Participation Fee: 150,00 €