The Trouble with Transitions, Episode 1 & 2 | slide:ology

Slide:ology has a lot of good, and often common sense, suggestions for what to do and not to do in presentations. Here is a two-parter (with somewhat humorous videos) on not using transitions. Not a must see, but certainly something to keep in mind. Transitions can hurt more than they help. Don't blindly use them.


Episode 1




Episode 2

You’ve Got to be Believed to be Heard | slide:ology

You’ve Got to be Believed to be Heard | slide:ology

This is a little more about communicating with your eyes. The author understands her problem and consciously tries to fix it. We all need to understand what we do well and what can be improved. Only after we understand that can we consciously work on those improvements.

Learning the Art of English Conversation: 10 Tips on How to Speak Effectively in Public

Learning the Art of English Conversation: 10 Tips on How to Speak Effectively in Public

Good suggestions for public speakers (all, not just language learners). Here is my summer, but I encourage you to take a look at the original for all it's glory.
1) look your best
2) stress important points
3) be humble
4) have a sense of humor
5) develop non-verbal language skills
6) careful with gestures
7) use simple language
8) engage audience
9) believe what you are saying
10) inspire listeners to take action