Course PRESENTATION DYNAMICS: THE 3 DIMENSIONAL ENGLISH WORKSHOP 26th & 27th November 2009
Coach: LOUISE SOUTHEY Founder of YesDinamics and specialized in maximising the communication skills of English language students. OVERVIEW: Presentation Dinamics is an intensive English language course specifically designed to provide the essential presentation skills that will enable professionals to effectively present themselves, their companies, projects and products in a clear, structured and interesting manner. At the same time, the YesDynamics tailored approach aims to develop the inherent strengths of every person so that they may create their own unique presentation style. Approach: At the core of the learning experience is our customized, cross-cultural approach to the use of the English language. We focus on the individual needs and development of the unique strengths of each person. For these reasons our programmes are designed to: consolidate a person's structural knowledge of English (grammar, syntax, vocabulary, amongst others); provide ample pronunciation and delivery practice; identify what a person does well, those abilities which can be relied upon and developed to create a person's own individual style; give an insight into the implications and complexities of underlying cultural expectations. Who this course is for: Presentation Dynamics is designed for those seeking highly specific language training in presentation skills.. Minimum Level of English required: Upper Intermediate. Initial Testing Service: Each participant who is uncertain whether they meet the minimum level required will be requested to take the standard levelling test. This involves a short one-on-one interview (either over the phone or face-to-face with one of our trainers) and a standard written exercise which covers the main grammatical issues. PROGAMME CONTENT Module 1 - Introduction Video ( 5-8 minutes) Formal versus informal: choosing your register - effective openings - introducing yourself - establishing audience rapport - stating your purpose - body language - cross-cultural implications: from the universal to specific styles of communication - grammar input: tenses, modals, essential vocabulary. Creating your own introduction: each person prepares an introduction on a given topic - written versus spoken English - individual presentation practice - module review Module 2 - Structuring your presentation Video ( 5-8 minutes) Organising your ideas - linking devices - coherence and cohesion practice (demonstratives, focus on sentence structures, subordinate clauses) - signposting - techniques for maintaining audience attention - using your voice (intonation, emphasis, pausing for effect, stress, pacing, oftening) - survival tactics - associated written exercises - each person develops a theme. Module 3: Charts and Trends - Using visuals Video: (8-12 minutes) Introducing visuals - commenting on visuals - describing change and development - explaining cause, effect and purpose - chunking - rhetorical devices (repetition, rhetorical questions, tripling, dramatic contrasts, build-ups). Participants will have the opportunity to describe a variety of trends, graphs and charts once they have completed the associated exercises. Module 4: Creating your conclusion Summarising practice - handling Q & A's: hostile and friendly questions - keeping it simple - each participant gives their own presentation which is recorded - feedback on recording and language input. OPTIONAL MODULE: The Yesdinamics IED 3 step process The IED process enables our clients to pinpoint their main difficulties when using English, as well as those obstacles which need to be overcome to ensure effective communication. This indepth analysis also provides a personalized plan of action so that every individual evaluated will know what steps need to be taken in order to communicate more fluently, confidently and therefore more successfully in English.. All the information obtained during this process is considered confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent. The IED Process involves the: 1. Interview In this indepth interview you will be asked about past experiences (how you felt about them, whether you encountered difficulties and if you believe these might have been due to specific reasons, such as lack of vocabulary or difficulties in comprehension); current needs (professional responsibilities, functions); your aims, amongst others..The interview is usually voice recorded, with the participant's permission, to facilitate rigorous analysis... 2. Evaluation An indepth evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses in speaking, comprehension and,in written English . 3. Debriefing This comprises of a written report based on the findings of points 1 and 2, together with our recommendations for further study and/or exposure to language practice. Our main aim is to identify those communication skills that you need to acquire to rise successfully to the challenge of communicating effectively in the English language DATOS PRÁCTICOS: Fechas: 26 y 27 de noviembre de 2009 Horario: Día 26: de 10:00 a 14:00 h. y de 15:30 a 19:30 h. Día 27: de 10:00 a 14:00 h. Horas lectivas: 12 h. Nº de plazas: 10 Matrícula: - Socios: 240 - Socios desempleados y socios menores de 30: 120 - No socios: 320 Matrícula Modulo Optional: - Socios: 60 - No socios: 110 Formulario de inscripción: http://www.sedic.es/f_formularioinscripcion.asp Se reserva el 25% de las plazas a los socios desempleados y socios menores de 30 años. Se aplicará un 50% descuento sobre el coste de la matrícula de socios. INFORMACIÓN GENERAL: - El curso se impartirá en las aulas de SEDIC, calle Santa Engracia 17, 3ª, 28010 Madrid. - SEDIC entregará certificados de asistencia al finalizar el curso. - El curso tiene plazas limitadas y se cubrirán por orden de inscripción, cerrándose el plazo una semana antes del comienzo del curso. - La formalización de la matrícula se efectuará mediante pago directo de la misma o presentación del correspondiente justificante (en caso de transferencia bancaria) en la secretaría de SEDIC, tras cumplimentar el boletín de inscripción. - Solo se considerarán inscritos en los cursos aquellas personas que hayan hecho efectivo el importe de la matrícula en el momento de la inscripción. - En caso de no reunir un número mínimo de alumnos, SEDIC se reserva el derecho a aplazar o suspender la celebración del curso. ---------------------------------- SEDIC Santa Engracia nº 17, 3º 28010 Madrid Teléfono 91 593 40 59 / Fax 91 593 41 28 [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------- Los archivos de IWETEL pueden ser consultados en: http://listserv.rediris.es/archives/iwetel.html ----------------------------------------------------
