This course teaches you language and techniques that will help you make effective presentations in English. The final task is to develop a well-organized, persuasive presentation using charts and graphs that sells your city as a venue. The course focuses on students who have an intermediate level of English, with a minimum of two years of formal language study. Course Learning Objectives • Present information in an organized and engaging way • Share data in charts and graphs • Use persuasive language in a presentation
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1完成时间为 6 小时
Giving Effective Presentations
Week 1 is an overview of giving effective presentations. You will see examples of good and bad presentations and what mistakes to avoid.
12 个视频 （总计 61 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 6 个测验
12 个视频
Video 2: Course Overview1分钟
Video 3: Scenario Effective Presentation (A & B)1分钟
Video 4: Presentation Guidelines Part 17分钟
Video 4: Presentation Guidelines Part 28分钟
Video 5: Effective Introductions9分钟
Video 1: Transitions and Conclusions6分钟
Video 2: Scenario Difficult Audience (A)1分钟
Video 3: Answering Questions4分钟
Video 4: Scenario Difficult Audience (B)1分钟
Video 1: Slides10分钟
Video: Effective Presentations Advice7分钟
5 个阅读材料
Read Me First10分钟
Useful Language and Guidelines: Presentations10分钟
Useful Language: Signposts10分钟
Resources: Citations & Guidelines10分钟
Week 1 Summary10分钟
5 个练习
Guidelines on Giving a Presentation20分钟
Effective Introductions24分钟
Transitions Expressions44分钟
Introduction, Transitions, and Conclusions36分钟
What’s the Mistake with these Slides?20分钟
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2完成时间为 5 小时
Referring to Data and Describing Visuals
Week 2 is all about the visuals in presentations – any slides or graphics that you will use to support your presentation. This includes more work on describing charts and graphs clearly.
8 个视频 （总计 40 分钟）, 4 个阅读材料, 6 个测验
8 个视频
Video 2: Explaining Graphs5分钟
Video 3: Challenges in Describing Visuals4分钟
Video 1: Using Large Numbers3分钟
Video 2: Describing Data9分钟
Video 3: Expedia Interview3分钟
Video 1: Introduction to Trends8分钟
Video: Slides and Visuals Advice1分钟
4 个阅读材料
Useful Language: Graphs and Charts10分钟
Expedia10分钟
Useful Expressions and Resource: Numbers10分钟
Week 2 Summary10分钟
5 个练习
Describing Charts and Graphs14分钟
Describing a Graph2分钟
Giving Details about Data20分钟
Expedia10分钟
Trends Vocabulary24分钟
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3完成时间为 3 小时
Persuasive Language in Marketing
Week 3 week focuses on using persuasive language in presentations, which should help you if you have to market anything from a product to a plan you’re presenting to your boss.
3 个视频 （总计 24 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 3 个测验
3 个视频
Video 1: Introduction to Promoting a Place10分钟
Video: Persuasive Language Advice3分钟
2 个阅读材料
Useful Expressions: Persuasive Language10分钟
Week 3 Summary10分钟
2 个练习
Making Sentences More Compelling20分钟
Marketing Expressions20分钟
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4完成时间为 2 小时
Putting it all Together
In Week 4, you will prepare and present a short presentation for your colleagues.
2 个视频 （总计 9 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
2 个阅读材料
Resource: Creating Graphics and Audio for PowerPoint10分钟
Resource: Creating Graphics and Audio for Google Slides10分钟
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I enjoyed this course, and it was a really productive time for me. There was a lot of helpful and useful vocabulary. Thank you so much for this topic.
One of the most useful courses provided by Coursera, this course substantial improve my presentation skill; and I would recommend to all professions.
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Richard Moore
Extension Lecturer, International & English Language ProgramsUW Educational Outreach
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关于 商务英语沟通技巧 专项课程
This Specialization is designed to teach you to communicate effectively in English in professional contexts. You will expand your English vocabulary, improve your ability to write and speak in English in both social and professional interactions, and learn terminology and skills that you can apply to business negotiations, telephone conversations, written reports and emails, and professional presentations.
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