UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGÓGICA Y TECNOLÓGICA DE COLOMBIA

VICERRECTORÍA ACADÉMICA
INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL DE IDIOMAS
guía para el desarrollo de clases virtuales

COURSE GUIDE TOPIC EXPECTED

English V 3 ESP TIME OF WORK
(English for Specific 8 hours
Purposes)
Teacher:
Yamit Caviedes Roa

1. OBJECTIVES:

● Present a topic of your field of study to a general audience.

2. PRESENTATION:

Dear Student, this guide will be used to prepare you for your video presentation based on your field of study. You
have to remember that this video is 40% of the total score of this first half of the semester. You will be able to find
recommendations, strategies, and resources that you could use to achieve the task successfully.

Your video presentation needs to be based on a topic related to your career. At the same time, it needs to be of general
interest (not too technical!).

You will be able to improve your English by developing this guide. In this process, you are the main protagonist and I will
be assisting you in anything that you need. Never hesitate to ask me anything concerning this guide.

2.1. Initial reflection

Answer the following questions to start framing the topic of your video:

1. What are you studying?

2. What are TWO possible topics YOU want to make your video about?
3. Which topic has an impact on your context and can be relevant for a general audience?

Example:

1. Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics.

2. - How to prevent fleas on your pet.
- Components of an ideal diet in your pet.
 3. “How to prevent fleas on your pet” because I am interested in flea related diseases in animals and many people
own pets.

3. APPROPRIATION

LANGUAGE FOR PRESENTATIONS1

Greeting the audience Transitions

● Good morning/afternoon, ladies and ● Let's now move on to/turn to...
gentlemen. ● I now want to go on to...
● Good morning/afternoon, everyone. ● This leads/brings me to my next point,
which is...
Introducing the topic ● I'd now like to move on to/turn to...
● The aim of this presentation is… ● So far we have looked at... Now I'd
● My presentation today is about… like to...
● Today I’d like to talk about…
● My purpose/objective/aim today is... Referring to common knowledge
● What I want to do this ● As you know….
morning/afternoon/today is... ● As I’m sure you are aware…
● I'm here today to...
Giving examples
Giving the structure ● Let me give you an example...
● This talk is divided into four main parts. ● such as...
● To start with/Firstly, I'd like to look at... ● for instance...
● Then/Secondly, I'll be talking about... ● A good example of this is...
● I’ll begin by looking at… Then, I’ll move
on to…Towards the end I’ll …… Summarizing
● Finally, I'll be looking at... ● What I'm trying to say is...
● Let me just try and sum that up before
Changing the topic we move on to...
● Now I’d like to turn to… ● So far, I've presented...
● Now let’s look at… ● Summing up
● Summing up...
Focusing your audience’s attention ● To summarize...
● What is interesting/important is… ● So, to sum up...
● Notice/Observe that ● To recap...
● Let me now sum up.
Referring backwards/forwards
● I mentioned earlier… Concluding
● We’ll come back to this point later… ● Let me end by saying...
● I'd like to finish by emphasizing...
Visual aids ● In conclusion I'd like to say...
● As you can see here... ● Finally, may I say...
● Here we can see... ● So, to sum up… / In conclusion (we
● If we look at this slide... can say that)…
● This slide shows... ● If you have any questions, I’ll be

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(Adapted from: https://www.eapfoundation.com/speaking/presentations/language/; and https://www.academic-englishuk.com/presentation-phrases)
 ● If you look at the screen, you'll see... pleased to answer them.
● This table/diagram/chart/slide shows...
● I'd like you to look at this... Closing
● Let me show you... ● Thank you for your attention/time.
● Let's (have a) look at... ● Thank you (for listening/very much).
● On the right/left you can see...

STRUCTURE OF A PRESENTATION2

Introduction

● Introduce yourself if needed, providing your affiliation and/or credibility.

● The introduction should orient the audience to your subject and purpose. To capture interest and set up rapport, it
should tell the audience what to expect.
● Be sure to carefully define the central point (or thesis) that is the basis of your talk and ensure that your supporting
argument or information relates closely to it.
● Create an effective opening that will interest your audience: pose a question, give an amazing fact, or tell a short,
interesting story.
● Reveal your topic to the audience and explain why it is important for them to learn about.
● Give a brief outline of the major points you will cover in your presentation.

Body

● The body of the presentation should meet the promises of purpose and information made in the introduction. The
structure of the presentation is crucial, whether you organize it chronologically, by priority, or theme, the body of
your talk must proceed logically.
● The main points should be brought out one by one, with concise and relevant supportive evidence, statistics or
examples. Give clear explanations. Provide sufficient evidence to be convincing
● You could present each important idea or point several times in different ways, because a listening audience needs
several opportunities to fully absorb meaning.
● You need to state clearly the links between your ideas and always signal when the next point is coming. If you
think something is particularly important, say so and why.

Conclusion

● Similar to a written assignment, the conclusion again states your main points and what has been learned or shown
but you also may raise implications inherent in the findings and offer creative recommendations.
● Signal your conclusion with a transition. (In conclusion….)
● Summarize your points.
● End with “Thank You.”
● If answering questions, tell your audience, “I’ll now be happy to answer any questions.”

HOW TO PREPARE A PRESENTATION3

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(Adapted from: https://twp.duke.edu/sites/twp.duke.edu/files/file-attachments/oral-presentation-handout.original.pdf; and
https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/helps/self-help-resources/presentation-skills/structure-presentation)
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(Adapted from: https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/5-minute-presentation--cms-29182; https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-write-a-professional-powerpoint-
presentation-discover-the-writing-process--cms-25682; and https://24slides.com/presentbetter/10-lessons-from-5-minute-presentation)
Step 1. Choose the Right Topic

For short presentations, your topic selection is very important. Some topics just do not lend themselves well to presentations
because they are too complex. Here some crucial points to consider when selecting a presentation topic for a 5-minute
presentation:

- Choose a topic you are already familiar with. This will minimize the time you spend researching your topic.
- Keep it simple. Avoid complex topics that require lots of explanation. If a topic is complex, pick a single, simple
aspect of it to present on, rather than trying to cover it all.
- Stick to one or two main points. Also limit yourself to a minimal number of sub-points. Because your presentation
length is limited, it's unlikely you'll have time for more than that.
- Remember your audience's background. To create an engaging presentation, you must know your audience.

Right now, before you get any further in the process, write out what your topic is in one sentence. To be effective, your
single sentence “topic” must be specific and relevant.

Step 2. Identify the Most Relevant Points

Now that you’ve written out your topic, it’s time to get to the main points. Make a list. Jot down everything that comes to
mind on your topic. Once you’ve done this, go back through the list and highlight (or circle or underline) the points that are
most important.

Step 3. Write an Outline for a Presentation

A presentation outline is simply a plan showing the presentation layout and the essential points you’ll explore. These you’ve
already identified in the step above. Now, organize the points in a logical way, starting with your introduction. The
introduction is the place in the presentation process where you tell your audience what you'll cover in your talk.

Next, you write a topic sentence for each of the main points you've decided you want to cover. For each topic sentence or
main point, you'll now write two to three supporting ideas or arguments. 

Your presentation outline needs a conclusion. The most effective conclusions end on as strong a note as the presentation
began. Conclusions generally restate the key points you’ve made in your presentation and finish with a call to action,
compelling story, or memorable quote. 

Now that you know how to write a presentation outline, let’s look at how to write a script for a presentation. 

Step 4: Sit Down to Write

- Start Strong: Your introduction should consist of two things: an introduction to your topic and a summary of your
outline. It's important to find the right balance with how you approach this. You want to neatly skim over each of
the main points you'll cover, but without giving too much away too early.

Your introduction shouldn’t just be informative, it needs to be engaging, too. It's your opportunity to convince your
listeners that what you've got to say is interesting and worth their attention. It should grab their attention.

Start with a powerful attention grabber, since your presentation is so short, you'll want to pay some extra attention
to the opening. You probably don't have time to show a video or play complex animations. You may not even have
time to play a soundtrack. There are other ways to grab your audience's attention. These quick attention grabbers
are great for short presentations:

o Tell a brief story or anecdote.

o Poll the audience
o Mention a startling statistic
o Show a compelling image

- End Strong: Your conclusion will look and sound a lot like your introduction. The only difference is that your
introduction is to intrigue, and your conclusion is to call your listeners to action.  Use direct language and make
impactful summary points. Focus on what you want your listeners to leave your presentation thinking about.
Step 5: Get Your Presentation Design Right

Nothing will distract your audience more than a poorly designed PowerPoint presentation. Here are a few critical design
steps to take:

- Choose an engaging PowerPoint template design: PowerPoint template has designs for multiple aspect ratios.
Choose from fifteen different color options and numerous slide layouts.
- Work with relevant presentation graphics: Photos and graphics are a great way to make a presentation more
engaging if they’re chosen well. But they can also be distracting. Graphs are more likely to cause your audience to
focus on the screen instead of on what you’re saying. If you decide to use a graph or infographic to illustrate a
point, choose one that's simple to read. Because photos and illustrations can be distracting, use them when it adds
to the understanding of your point. When you use graphic assets, make sure they're relevant, in a current style, and
are high-quality.
- Format your slide text for readability: Your text formatting should be purposeful and visually consistent.
- Limit text on slides. Fewer words on a slide are better, especially if a slide is up for a short amount of time. When
you have text on a slide, audience members will look at a slide and read it. While they are reading, your speaking
will annoy them. We often have so much we want to share in a presentation, that the temptation is to keep adding
text. But one of the most important things to remember when designing your slides is to keep things simple. Also,
remember that when it comes to what’s included on your PowerPoint presentation slides, less is always more. If
you add too much, it can quickly clutter your slide, and confuse your points. You want your presentation slides to
read clearly.

Step 6. Practice Makes Perfect

For a short speech, practice is critical. Timing your presentation is also the only way to know for sure how long it will take.
The shorter the presentation the more crucial it is that you time your speech. Practice gives you a chance to really polish
your presentation. Focus on sounding comfortable and confident. Work on eliminating or reducing any distracting personal
habits. Many speakers benefit from having a third party listen as they practice.

Ideally, you want to be able to present your material without reading it (which can sound stilted and unnatural). So,
you'll be learning your material as you practice. Once you feel confident about your presentation, time it. The day before the
presentation, practice your speech several times. Practice as closely as you can to actual speaking conditions. Have a
colleague or friend help you keep track of how long you speak. Or, use a recording device or other electronic timer.

In a short presentation, it's also a good idea to organize your material so that your most important point is discussed first.

If you find that your presentation runs over the five-minute mark, remove some of your less important points from the end.
Be cautious about doing this, though. Nerves can cause many speakers to speak more quickly during the actual presentation
than they normally would. If your presentation falls short of the five-minute mark, add another short point or summarize
what you've discussed to make up the time difference.

Step 7. Act confident.

Confidence attracts. If you act confident, you will be more likely to feel confident. Stand tall (or sit straight on an online
presentation). Pause to breath. Smile at your audience. Instead of telling yourself you are nervous, tell yourself that you are
excited!

SUGGESTED TOOLS

SUGGESTED SCREEN RECORDING FOR PC

- screencast-o-matic: It’s easy to record and create videos with Screencast-O-Matic’s free screen recorder. It’s easily
accessible on our website. Here’s a step-by-step guide showing you how to get started and an overview of the
 recording tools. You can create how-to videos, tutorials, product walkthroughs, and more! Find out the many ways
you can create videos for education and business.

1. Head to Screencast-O-Matic.com
2. Click on ‘Start Recording for Free’
3. You’ll be taken to the Screen Recorder page. Click on ‘Launch Screen Recorder’
4. A pop-up will appear indicating that the recorder is being launched. If it doesn’t appear, you have the
option to download the recorder app.
5. Within seconds, you’ll notice the recorder on your screen and you can start recording.
6. There, you have the option to record your screen, your webcam, or both.

Video tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPkP2YdigVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1jIPo1bWCo

SUGGESTED SCREEN RECORDING FOR ANDROID

- A-Z Screen Recorder: If you do not have a computer, you can still record your presentation and your face
simultaneously on your cellphone using A-Z Screen Recorder

Installation

1. Open up the Google Play Store on your Android device

2. Search for AZ Screen Recorder
3. Tap Install
4. Allow the installation to complete

Use
1. Launch the A-Z Screen Recorder app from your app drawer.
2. You’ll see an overlay with four buttons appear. Tap the wrench icon to see the recording settings. Activate the
camera option to record both your screen and your front camera.
 3. Open the app you or navigate to the screen you want to record. Tap the red camera shutter icon in the A-Z
overlay. The video will begin recording. Use your phone like normal until you’re ready to stop recording. When
you’re finished, pull down the notification shade. In the A-Z notification you can either pause or stop recording.

ESP VIDEO OR PRESENTATION

You will either do a live presentation OR record a video in which you talk about a topic related to your career. Imagine that
you are going to present this topic to all your classmates in this English V class, therefore it should be of general interest. In
the initial reflection section, an example of a career-related topic has been given:

Student of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics.

Topic: How to prevent fleas on your pet.

As you can see, the topic is related to that student's area of study, and at the same time, it is a topic of interest to the rest of
the classmates.

Your video or live presentation must follow the indications given in this guide. Take into account the sections language for
a presentation, structure of a presentation, and how to prepare a presentation. Also, prepare what you are going to say.
Make sure that it is grammatically correct and that the pronunciation of the vocabulary is accurate. Finally, practice
before doing the presentation or recording the video.

Requirements:
- The video or presentation must be 5 to 6 minutes long. (no more, no less)
- In the video, the student's face must be visible at all times.
- It is suggested that screen and face recording be done simultaneously.
- Do not add external videos or audios to your presentation. The only person who speaks in the presentation must be
the student.
- Make a PowerPoint presentation (If you want to).
- DO NOT READ AT ALL!

Recommendations:

If you choose to make the video:

- do it in a place with good light and good acoustics. If the audio is not heard well, the video will not be graded, so
check it before sending it.
- It is an academic video, so keep in mind a proper dress code and a proper posture.
- DO NOT read while you are presenting (Otherwise it will decrease your score)
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- The file must be uploaded to the google drive of your institutional mail and then you must send the link.

If you choose to do the presentation:

- Do it in the classroom, in front of the teacher.
- You must respect the time, and also the grammar.
- You may use pictures or slides if you’d like.
- DO NOT read while you are presenting (Otherwise it will decrease your score)