Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
-create and deliver professional online presentations in English
-increase presentation confidence by finding their own presenting style
-use different techniques and tools for online public speaking.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course will be 100% online. Lessons will be taught in Zoom, and will consist of theory sessions as well as pair/group work and practice. Final presentations will be conducted online at the end of the course.

Timing and attendance

Regular attendance in Zoom lessons (75%) is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials are provided by the teacher in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle and Zoom

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

structure of a presentation

- delivery techniques

- signposting

- effective use of visual aids

- company and product presentations

- sales pitch

Assessment criteria

Final presentations are assessed on the scale of 5-0.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The content is not according to the task instructions. The speaker does not complete the task.
The message is not delivered.
The speaker’s language skills are below the required skills level.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak satisfactorily. Interaction is occasional.
Speech lacks structuring, logic and cohesion almost totally.
Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is quite hesitant, pauses are rather long and pronunciation mistakes sometimes disturb the message. The student uses only a few basic structures and makes mistakes.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak well and interacts with the speaking partner/audience. The student knows how to use ways of nonverbal communication.
Speech is easy to follow but lacks cohesion in places.
Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent and clear but short pauses, hesitations and pronunciation mistakes may occur.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can speak extremely well. Interaction is very skillful, and nonverbal communication effectively supports the speech.
Speech is target-oriented, very consistent, to the point and logical. Transitions are very smooth.
Linguistic performance (speech, pronunciation and intonation) is fluent, clear and accurate, and speech tempo is normal.