EN 1217 Computer Assisted Language Learning & Study Skills II

The importance of preparation:
Points to consider: objectives of the presentation, audience, manner, time, length,
method, content, structure, notes, rehearsal
Set of equipment: OHP, whiteboard, flipchart, computer, handouts,
Delivering a presentation: beginning, rapport, content, body language, audience,
cultural considerations, voice quality
Language: simplicity, clarity, useful expressions that can be used to signpost the
various parts of the presentation, Language for each function: introduction, welcome your audience, introduce
subject, outline the structure, give instruction about questions, conclusion.
Presentation itself
Evaluation of presentation-provide an evaluation form

Focus: Help students develop the characteristics of the’ good language learner’
which involve the ability to assess their own performance.
Type of activities: formats for learner evaluation e.g. the following activity requires
learners to reflect on what has been learned over a period of time and express it as
marks out of 10.
Think about your progress this month. Give yourself a mark out of 10 for these
areas; Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary

Carry out small-scale research projects using available data with 2-4 students to a
terminal. Prepare handouts, guide students to relevant data in internet and websites.
Organize different information, present them to the rest of the class and write a
report.

Focus: equip students with basic skills needed for internet searching on their own
and assess the suitability of the website for the intended purpose, e.g. learn to search
with Google more effectively.
Procedure: Prepare handouts giving specific guidance as to the topic and particular
aspects they should look for. Reporting of findings to the class.

5. Working with video ( 20/10 hrs)