Pausing for dramatic effect
Have fun with pausing and stress, using any short piece of text. The aim is to show students how to emphasize key points (presentations or meetings).
Steve Jobs: three pieces of wonderful online material
Steve Jobs: 1) an infographic with personal facts, 2) an infographic about his management style and 3) a pdf about his presentation techniques.
59 tips to become a master communicator
American copywriter Robbie Hyman gives tips for writing, presenting, conversation and listening. A great resource for students interested in soft management skills.
Using the Slideshare site to do work on presentations
Check out the wonderful Slideshare site. To dip your toe in the water, why not look at some slideshows about how to make great slideshows?
A supercharged SWOT
SWOT analyses are a basic part of a BE teacher’s toolkit. Here is a version with added categories that will stimulate any student used to thinking strategically about their business.
Practising key phrases #2: phrase cards in a RP
Here are a number of ideas that use phrases written on cards to help students practice fixed expressions. They are particularly suitable for Meetings role-plays, but could be used for other RPs as well.
Presentation Karaoke
An anarchic activity that apparently (according to my teacher trainees) is popular in German pubs! Further development needed – ideas welcome in the Comments area.