Presentations

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outline

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/

a short plan showing the main points

Start your presentation with a clear outline.

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emphasize

/ˈemfəsaɪz/

to give special importance to something

The speaker emphasized the need for teamwork.

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visual

/ˈvɪʒuəl/

a picture, chart, or image used to explain something

Good visuals make data easier to understand.

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conclude

/kənˈkluːd/

to end something with a final point

She concluded by thanking the audience.

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audience

/ˈɔːdiəns/

the people watching or listening

The audience asked several thoughtful questions.

listenersviewerscrowd
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transition

/trænˈzɪʃn/

a change or link from one part to another

Use a transition before the next slide.

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gesture

/ˈdʒestʃər/

a movement of the hand or body to express meaning

Natural gestures can support a speech.

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adjective

persuasive

/pərˈsweɪsɪv/

able to make people believe or do something

Her argument was clear and persuasive.

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slide

/slide/

one page of a digital presentation

The next slide shows our sales figures from last quarter.

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speaker

/speaker/

a person giving a talk

The speaker explained the topic clearly to the audience.

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opening

/opening/

the beginning part of a presentation

Her opening grabbed everyone's attention right away.

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introduction

/introduction/

the first part that explains the topic

Her introduction gave the audience a clear sense of what was coming next.

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body

/body/

the main part of a presentation

The body of the presentation lasted about thirty minutes.

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closing

/closing/

the final part of a presentation

In her closing, she thanked everyone for their time and questions.

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summary

/summary/

a short review of main points

The summary at the end reminded everyone of the main ideas.

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message

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/

the main idea being communicated

The message of the presentation was that teamwork improves results.

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evidence

/evidence/

information used to support a point

He provided evidence from recent studies to support his argument.

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chart

/tʃɑːt/

a visual display of data

The chart showed how sales increased over the past year.

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graph

/ɡɹæf/

a diagram showing numbers or relationships

The graph shows a steady increase in sales over the past year.

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diagram

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/

a simple drawing explaining an idea

The diagram illustrates the steps of the manufacturing process.

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handout

/ˈhændaʊt/

printed information given to an audience

Each audience member received a handout with the key points.

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microphone

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/

a device that makes speech louder

She spoke into the microphone so everyone in the hall could hear.

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podium

/ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/

a stand used by a speaker

The speaker stepped up to the podium to begin her talk.

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confidence

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

belief in your ability to speak well

He gave the presentation with confidence and answered questions calmly.

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pace

/peɪs/

the speed of speaking

Try to slow down your pace so the audience can take notes.

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pause

/pɔːz/

a short stop in speech

He took a pause to let the audience absorb the key information.

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emphasis

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/

special importance given to a word or idea

She placed emphasis on the most important point by repeating it.

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question

/ˈkwɛstjən/

something asked by the audience

After the talk, a woman near the back raised her hand with a question about funding.

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verb

present

/pɹəˈzɛnt/

to give information to an audience

She will present the findings at the conference next week.

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verb

introduce

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/

to begin by explaining the topic

He began the talk to introduce his research on climate patterns.

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demonstrate

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

to show how something works

The technician will demonstrate how to use the new software.

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summarize

/ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/

to give the main points briefly

Can you summarize the main points of the report in a few sentences?

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highlight

/highlight/

to draw attention to something important

The manager used a graph to highlight the sharp rise in sales last quarter.

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refer

/ɹɪˈfɜː/

to mention or point to something

She'll refer to the chart on the next slide.

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engage

/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/

to interest and involve an audience

The speaker used a few jokes to engage the audience early on.

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project

/project/

to speak loudly and clearly

You need to project your voice so the people in the back can hear you.

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verb

prepare

/pɹɪˈpɛə/

to get ready before an event

I need to prepare my slides before tomorrow's meeting.

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verb

rehearse

/rehearse/

to practice before performing

She wanted to rehearse her speech a few more times before the conference tomorrow.

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adjective

clear

/clear/

easy to understand

The instructions were clear, so everyone understood what to do.

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adjective

concise

/kənˈsaɪs/

short but complete

Please keep your answer concise and to the point.

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confident

/confident/

showing belief in your ability

He gave a confident speech despite being nervous beforehand.

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memorable

/memorable/

easy to remember

Her opening story made the presentation truly memorable.

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relevant

/relevant/

connected to the topic

Please stick to relevant examples that support your argument.

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structured

/structured/

organized in a clear order

Her structured approach to the problem made it easier to follow.

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engaging

/engaging/

interesting and holding attention

The speaker told an engaging story that kept everyone in the room listening closely.

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formal

/formal/

suitable for official situations

Wear formal clothing to the business meeting tomorrow.

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informative

/informative/

giving useful information

The documentary was informative and kept my attention throughout.

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convincing

/convincing/

able to make people believe something

Her argument was so convincing that the board approved the budget immediately.

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interactive

/interactive/

involving audience participation

The workshop included an interactive session with live polls.

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