6 Oral Presentations and Discussions
Develop presentation and discussion skills.
45 min
6 oppgaver
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Speaking with Confidence
Muntlige ferdigheter er avgjorende bade i utdanning og arbeidsliv. A kunne presentere ideer tydelig og delta aktivt i diskusjoner er ferdigheter som vil tjene deg livet ut.
Types of Oral Communication:
- Formal presentation: Planned, structured, one-way
- Discussion/Debate: Interactive, exchange of ideas
- Interview: Question and response format
- Informal conversation: Spontaneous, casual
Key Skills:
1. Clear articulation and pronunciation
2. Appropriate pace and volume
3. Engaging body language
4. Logical structure
5. Audience awareness
Presentation Structure and Techniques
Opening Strategies:
- Ask a rhetorical question
- Share a surprising statistic
- Tell a brief story or anecdote
- Use a relevant quote
- Create a visual scenario
- Ask a rhetorical question
- Share a surprising statistic
- Tell a brief story or anecdote
- Use a relevant quote
- Create a visual scenario
Signposting Language:
- "First, I'd like to discuss..."
- "Moving on to my next point..."
- "This brings me to..."
- "To illustrate this..."
- "In conclusion..."
Handling Nerves:
- Breathe deeply before starting
- Focus on the message, not yourself
- Make eye contact with friendly faces
- Pause - silence is okay
- Remember: the audience wants you to succeed
Closing Techniques:
- Summarize key points
- End with a call to action
- Circle back to your opening
- Leave a memorable final thought
- Thank the audience and invite questions
Discussion and Debate Skills
Contributing to Discussions:
- "I'd like to add to that point..."
- "That's interesting, but have you considered..."
- "Building on what [name] said..."
- "I agree/disagree because..."
- "I'd like to add to that point..."
- "That's interesting, but have you considered..."
- "Building on what [name] said..."
- "I agree/disagree because..."
Expressing Agreement:
- "Absolutely, and I would add that..."
- "I couldn't agree more."
- "That's exactly how I see it."
- "You've raised an excellent point."
Expressing Disagreement (politely):
- "I see your point, however..."
- "That's one perspective, but I would argue..."
- "I understand where you're coming from, but..."
- "With respect, I have a different view..."
Asking for Clarification:
- "Could you elaborate on that?"
- "What do you mean by...?"
- "Could you give an example?"
- "I'm not sure I follow - could you explain?"
Debate Structure:
- State your position clearly
- Provide supporting arguments
- Anticipate and rebut counterarguments
- Summarize and reinforce your position
✏️Example: Structuring a 5-Minute Presentation
Lag en plan for en 5-minutters presentasjon om "The Impact of Social Media on Youth."
Presentation Outline:
Opening (30 seconds):
"How many hours did you spend on social media today? [Pause] Studies show the average teenager spends 7 hours daily on screens. Today, I'll explore how this is reshaping young people's lives - for better and worse."
Main Point 1 (1.5 minutes):
Mental Health Impact
- Topic: Connection between social media and anxiety/depression
- Evidence: Studies showing increased rates of mental health issues
- Example: FOMO, comparison culture, cyberbullying
Main Point 2 (1.5 minutes):
Positive Aspects
- Topic: Benefits of social media for youth
- Evidence: Community building, information access, creativity
- Example: Support groups, educational content, activism
Main Point 3 (1 minute):
Finding Balance
- Topic: Strategies for healthy use
- Suggestions: Time limits, curation, digital detox
Conclusion (30 seconds):
"Social media isn't inherently good or bad - it's a tool. How we use it determines its impact. As digital natives, we have both the challenge and the opportunity to define a healthier relationship with our screens. Thank you."
Visual Aids:
- Slide 1: Title and hook statistic
- Slide 2-4: Key points with images/graphs
- Slide 5: Summary and call to action
📝Oppgave 1
Choose the most appropriate phrase for each situation:
a
You want to politely disagree with someone in a class discussion.
b
You want to transition to your next main point in a presentation.
c
You didn't understand what someone said and need clarification.
📝Oppgave 2
Write opening lines for presentations on these topics. Make them engaging!
a
A presentation about climate change
b
A presentation about the importance of sleep
c
A presentation about artificial intelligence
📝Oppgave 3
Practice responding to these discussion prompts. Write your responses (3-4 sentences each):
a
"Do you think university education should be free for everyone?"
b
"Is it possible to be too connected in the digital age?"
📝Oppgave 4
Prepare a 3-minute presentation on a topic of your choice. Include:
a
An engaging opening
b
Two or three main points with evidence
c
Signposting language throughout
d
A memorable conclusion
📝Oppgave 5
Debate preparation: Choose one side of the following topic and prepare three arguments with counterarguments.
Topic
"Social media companies should be held legally responsible for content posted by users."
a
Argument 1 + anticipated counterargument
b
Argument 2 + anticipated counterargument
c
Argument 3 + anticipated counterargument
📝Oppgave 6
Group discussion simulation: In groups of 4-5, discuss the following topic for 10 minutes. Each person should contribute at least twice.