๐ฏ Today's Learning Goal: Speak confidently in presentations and get your message across like a pro.
verb โ Level: A2Meaning: to give information or speak to an audience Example: I will present my project to the class tomorrow. โ ๏ธ Common Mistake: Saying "presentate" โ this is not a real word! The verb form is simply "present." ๐ก Usage: Use "present" for formal speaking situations โ meetings, conferences, classrooms. Pair it with the topic: "present a report," "present an idea."
noun โ Level: A2-B1Meaning: an idea or reason in a talk Example: The main point of my speech is healthy eating. โ ๏ธ Common Mistake: Forgetting subject-verb agreement: "The most important points IS..." โ should be "The most important points ARE..." ๐ก Usage: Very common in speeches and presentations. Often paired with "main," "key," "first," or "final": "Let me make one more point before I finish."
phrasal verb โ Level: B1Meaning: to support a claim with facts or examples Example: Please back up your opinion with one example. โ ๏ธ Common Mistake: Using "support with example" instead of "back up" when giving proof in casual conversation. ๐ก Usage: Essential in persuasive speaking. Always follow "back up" with data, facts, or concrete examples: "Can you back that up with a source?"
phrasal verb โ Level: B1-B2Meaning: to communicate an idea clearly so others understand Example: I tried to get across how serious the problem is. โ ๏ธ Common Mistake: Confusing it with "get through" โ "get through the idea" is incorrect; say "get the idea across" or "get across the idea." ๐ก Usage: Use this when talking about clarity and audience understanding. If your message isn't landing, ask: "Am I getting this across?"
idiom โ Level: B2Meaning: an idea worth thinking about; something that makes you reflect Example: That statistic gave the audience food for thought. โ ๏ธ Common Mistake: Making it plural: "foods for thought" โ this idiom is always singular. ๐ก Usage: A natural way to end a presentation with something memorable. "Let me leave you with some food for thought..."
A: "Are you ready for the big presentation tomorrow?" B: "Almost! I just want to make sure I present the numbers clearly and my main point doesn't get lost." A: "Just back up each claim with a real example โ that's the best way to get across what you mean." B: "Good idea. And I have a final question that will give everyone food for thought." A: "You've got this! Can't wait to hear it."
I tried to present my main point clearly, back up every argument with evidence, and get across some real food for thought to the audience.
| Word | Reminder |
|---|---|
| on trend | fashionable or currently popular |
| awkward | uncomfortable or embarrassing |
| topic | the subject of a conversation |
| strike up | to start a conversation |
| break the ice | to make people feel relaxed in a new situation |
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