Name: Language for Presentations: Function and Relationships
Author: Jordan V.

Preview the Course

Grade 9-12

17m

5 Lessons 17:26

1. What kind of language can we use to show the function or relationship of something? 1:06
2. Common academic reporting verbs used in presentations 5:46
3. Demonstrative adjective + is a +noun + of 5:20
4. Summarizing and connecting with key phrases now that since because so far to show relationships 3:31
5. Prepositions as connectors multiword prep connectors in spite of in addition to +dependent clause in contrast to + dependent clause 1:43

About the course

"Make your point clear by showing the function or relationship of something. Use demonstrative adjectives, key phrases, and prepositions to gain a skill that is particularly important for academic presentations.

Use conversation hooks and other appropriate language to engage your audience when giving a presentation."

Project

Hook Practice

Course overview

What kind of language can we use to show the function or relationship of something?

-academic reporting verbs -demonstrative adjective + is a + noun + of -summarizing and connecting with key phrases -prepositions as connectors

Common academic reporting verbs used in presentations

introduce common ARV listen and repeat give examples of use

Demonstrative adjective + is a +noun + of

introduce structure listen and repeat give examples of specific opinions)

Summarizing and connecting with key phrases now that since because so far to show relationships

phrases that help summarize information using summaries as transitions

Prepositions as connectors multiword prep connectors in spite of in addition to +dependent clause in contrast to + dependent clause

introduce structures, practice

Tags:

comparison
ESL
function
presentations
relationship

Recommended Materials

notebook and pen

Instructor

Jordan V.

Adjunct Professor and ESL Instructor

Jordan has been teaching English as a Second Language for over ten years and has taught students from over 60 countries around the world. She loves teaching English and uses creative activities and everyday examples to help students communicate both effectively and accurately. Jordan's warmth, patience, and individualized approach with students creates a positive learning environment that motivates them to succeed. When tutoring, Jordan carefully integrates students' interests and goals into her lessons so that each session is unique and targeted. She believes that a good teacher can change students' lives and dedicates herself to helping students achieve their full potential. Jordan has helped students achieve a variety of goals, including going to college or graduate school, improving

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