课程概况
Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you’ve come to the right place. Everyone gets a little nervous when they think about having to stand in front of other people and speak intelligently. This course will give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in typical American settings. You’ll learn how to organize a presentation, how to make it memorable, and how to communicate clearly. In the course, you’ll have several opportunities to demonstrate the presentation skills that you learn. This will help you gain the experience you need to be more confident when you give a speech in an American classroom or on the job. Learners will record several videos of themselves giving assigned presentations and upload the videos for peer feedback.
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
课程大纲
周1
完成时间为 5 小时
Presentation Introductions
This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class, you will learn about giving an effective speech for an American classroom or organization. Learning the skills that effective speakers depend on will give you confidence in speaking in formal situations like classroom presentations. In this first week, you will learn about different types of presentations and start learning about presentation structure.
7 个视频 （总计 28 分钟）, 6 个阅读材料, 9 个测验
周2
完成时间为 4 小时
What to Include in a Speech
This week, we'll focus on the body of your presentation. This is where the important information is found, so it's important to present it
effectively. Again, this week, you'll get a chance to practice the skills you learn and record yourself making a speech.
5 个视频 （总计 30 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
周3
完成时间为 5 小时
Preparing to Present
This week, you will learn some other tips for giving a good presentation in an American classroom business setting. You'll learn what to do before the presentation as well as during the presentation in order to be successful. Once again, you'll be able to demonstrate your skills and submit a video of your own presentation.
5 个视频 （总计 26 分钟）, 6 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
周4
完成时间为 5 小时
Other Tips for Presenting
Even if you write a great speech, there are more things to think about to ensure you have a great presentation. This week you'll learn about other ways to ensure you give a great speech. You'll have one more opportunity to give a speech and share the video of it for feedback from your peers.
5 个视频 （总计 27 分钟）, 7 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
