24-11-2012, 04:43 PM
COMMUNICATION and PRESENTATION SKILLS ORAL SKILLS and SPOKEN ENGLISH
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MAIN POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT ORAL PRESENTATION
(i) effective use of visual aids
(ii) adequate eye contact : size of the audience
(iii) clarity in pronunciation and fluency
(iv) maintaining a proper speed of presentation
(v) posture and body movements suggesting confidence
(vi) seeking and making proper use of visual feedback
(vii) noting down important points arising out of discussion
DEVELOPING ORAL SKILLS
3. Use of the phonetic script and the (Pronouncing) Dictionary: International Phonetic Alphabet: free downloading is possible
Dictionaries on CD : listening to the pronunciation and it variety (e.g. British & American) now possible
Attributes of good oral communication
1.Sounds and sound combinations
2. Stress
3. Rhythm
4. Intonation
5. Speed: pausing
6. Clarity of articulation
7. Voice modulation: volume & pitch variation (avoiding “monotonous speech)