Writing Out Your Speech in English

Abstract

You will learn how to

• be concise and clear, and avoid improvising

• decide what style of language to use

• assess when your use of English is and is not crucial

• use appropriate vocabulary and grammar

• identify which tenses to use at various stages of the presentation

Why is this important?

At least 20% of the words and phrases that inexperienced presenters use tend to be redundant, i.e., they give no information that is useful for the audience. That’s 20% less time for explaining and emphasizing the key points. Also, using the right style (personal rather than impersonal) will considerably increase the impact of your presentation