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A short oral presentation involves presenting a topic clearly and confidently to an audience, with a logical structure and good language.
🔹 Structure of a presentation :
1. Introduction :
• Greet the audience
• Introduce yourself and your topic
• State your objective
• Announce the structure
2. Body (2-3 main points) :
• Each point: topic sentence + explanation + example
• Use signposting language to guide the audience
3. Conclusion :
• Summarise the main points
• End with a recommendation or call to action
• Thank the audience
🔹 Signposting language :
• Starting: Today I will talk about... / My presentation is about...
• First point: First of all... / To begin with...
• Next point: Moving on... / Secondly... / Let us now turn to...
• Giving examples: For instance... / To illustrate this... / A good example is...
• Concluding: In conclusion... / To sum up... / To finish...
🔹 Tips for a good presentation :
• Speak clearly and not too fast
• Make eye contact with the audience
• Use natural pauses
• Avoid reading — know your content
• Use a clear, confident voice
📝 Sample short presentation — Topic: The importance of education in Senegal
'Good morning, everyone. My name is Aminata Diallo and today I would like to talk to you about the importance of education in Senegal.
My presentation will cover three main points: first, education as a tool for development; secondly, the challenges facing the education system; and finally, some solutions.
First of all, education is the foundation of development. Educated citizens can find better jobs, contribute to the economy, and participate in democracy. A good example of this is South Korea, which went from poverty to prosperity in one generation thanks to massive investment in education.
Moving on to the challenges: in Senegal, many children, especially girls in rural areas, do not complete their schooling due to poverty and early marriage.
To conclude, I believe the government must prioritise education by building more schools, training more teachers, and providing scholarships for girls. Thank you for your attention. I am happy to take any questions.'
What are the three main parts of a presentation?
Correction
Introduction (greet, introduce topic, announce structure), Body (2-3 main points with examples), Conclusion (summarise, call to action, thank the audience).
What is 'signposting language'? Give two examples.
Correction
Signposting language guides the audience through the presentation. Examples: 'First of all...' (introduces first point); 'Moving on...' (transitions to next point); 'To conclude...' (signals the end).
Write an introduction for a presentation on climate change.
Correction
Good morning. My name is [name] and today I will talk about climate change and its impact on Africa. My presentation will cover three points: the causes of climate change, its effects on Senegal, and the actions we can take. I hope this will inspire you to act.
Name three tips for a confident oral presentation.
Correction
Speak clearly and at a moderate pace; make eye contact with the audience; do not read from notes — know your content; use a confident and natural voice; use pauses effectively.
What phrase do you use to transition to the second point of your presentation?
Correction
'Moving on...' / 'Let us now turn to...' / 'Secondly...' / 'My second point concerns...'