About this course: 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.
Who is this class for: This course is for learners who need to improve their public speaking skills, either for school or for work.
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Tamy Chapman, Instructor, International Programs
University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Taught by: Judy Hu, Instructor, International Programs
University of California Irvine Extension
Taught by: Dana Saito-Stehberger, Curriculum Coordinator
Instructor, International Programs
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 4 in the Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening Specialization |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 3-4 hours/week for 4 weeks |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified) |
| Hardware Req | You will upload video presentations of yourself. You can use a computer, camera, or smartphone. |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
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 videos, 6 readings, 4 practice quizzes
- Video: Course Introduction
- Video: Meet Your Teacher
- Peer Review: Introduce Yourself
- Reading: Important Messages
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Hooks Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Hooks Practice Quiz
- Peer Review: Thinking of Hooks Practice
- Video: Module Introduction
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Types of Presentations Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Types of Presentations Practice Quiz
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Presentation Structure Lecture
- Peer Review: Evaluate the Structure of a Presentation
- Practice Quiz: Presentation Structure Practice Activity
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Presentation Introductions Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Presentation Introductions Practice Quiz
- Reading: Introductions Practice
- Discussion Prompt: How to Make a Video
Graded: Introductions Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
WEEK 2
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 videos, 5 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Module Introduction
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Developing and Organizing Ideas Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Developing and Organizing Ideas Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz: Listening to Presentations Practice Quiz
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Presentation Details Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Presentation Details Practice Quiz
- Reading: Presentation Details Practice
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Presentation Conclusions Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Conclusions Practice Quiz
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Questions in a Presentation Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Handling Questions Practice Quiz
Graded: First Speech Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
WEEK 3
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 videos, 6 readings, 4 practice quizzes
- Video: Module Introduction
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Rehearse Before You Present Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Rehearsing Practice Quiz
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Verbal Delivery Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Verbal Delivery Practice Quiz
- Peer Review: Verbal Delivery Practice
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Non-Verbal Delivery Lecture
- Reading: Non-Verbal Practice
- Practice Quiz: Verbal and Non-Verbal Blunders Practice
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Stage Fright Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Stage Fright Practice Quiz
- Reading: Stage Fright Review
Graded: Second Speech Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
WEEK 4
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 videos, 7 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Module Introduction
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: PowerPoint Tips Lecture
- Practice Quiz: PowerPoint Tips Practice Quiz
- Reading: PowerPoint Tips Practice
- Reading: Co-Presenting Tips Lecture
- Video: Co-Presenting Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Co-Presenting Practice Quiz
- Reading: Co-Presenting Practice
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Poster Tips Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Poster Tips Practice Quiz
- Reading: Lecture Objectives
- Video: Handouts Lecture
- Practice Quiz: Handouts Practice Quiz
- Practice Quiz: Handouts Practice Activity
- Reading: Learn More
Graded: Final Presentation Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
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