English Explained Simply

Here are a few tips before you delve into the subtleties of the expressions below: - We are not looking for English teachers; in other words, we do not expect you to have perfect command of English. You can achieve excellent marks even with some linguistic imperfections, provided you have a solid grasp of the basics of grammar and vocabulary. - During your presentation, you must maintain a brisk pace. Pauses are not permitted! You should NEVER dwell on finding the right words or the appropriate phrasing. Use short, concise sentences, for example: What can I say? How can I say? How can I phrase this? How can I express myself clearly? - You must find words and phrases that  energize your speech , using the  key phrases learned before the exam  and delivering them with conviction in front of the examiners. - It is essential to use  intonation  to make our oral presentation engaging. To do this, look the examiner directly in the eyes, without staring, and seek their...

Dear learners, why is it essential to develop a plan for any written or oral presentation ?  This question is worth asking because, believe it or not, I still receive papers to mark under my responsibility as a teacher without any plan. In this article, I'll explain why it's absolutely essential to make a plan.       I always tell learners that I have had the honor of teaching over the years how fundamental it is to systematically develop a plan during a written or oral presentation. And it's not subject to negotiation, which means any type of presentation without a plan is doomed to a poor grade.              Let me just get into the nitty-gritty of why and how you should design your presentations of all kinds with a well-organized plan. Developing a plan is very important because it: 1) IMPROVES CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY - A plan helps you, the learner, avoid rambling or going off topic by moving your ideas forward reasonably....