Amerilingua

Public Speaking

Category
Business English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Work, Public Speaking
Media
Video
Level
A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
A2B1.B-10
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Public Speaking | ESL Lesson Plan
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Lesson Description

Has the cat got your tongue? In this lesson, students will discuss public speaking. This lesson features a video about the fear of speaking in public and strategies of how to overcome it. Students will talk about giving a presentation and come up with advice relating to specific situations. They will also learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.



 

Lesson Objectives


  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To discuss the topic of public speaking

  • To learn and practice new vocabulary words relating to the topic


Video

Do you have butterflies in your stomach? Do you forget what you want to say or stumble over your words during a presentation or speech? Watch this video to learn a few tips and tricks to overcome the common fear of public speaking.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

cat got your tongue [idiom]: used to ask someone why he or she is not saying anything
public speaking [noun]: the act or process of making speeches in public or in front of an audience
authentic [adjective]: real, actual, not false
power pose [noun]: a way of standing or sitting that is intended to make you look and feel powerful and confident
craft [noun]: a job or work someone does
cope [verb]: (of a person) to deal effectively with something difficult; manage or survive
project [verb]: to present or promote (a particular view or image); convey or communicate
at ease [phrase]: free from worry, awkwardness, or problems; relaxed
in the spotlight [idiom]: getting a great deal of public attention
rehearse [verb]: to practice or prepare for a public performance
tongue-tied [idiom]: momentarily unable to speak fluently or clearly
familiarize [verb]: to make known or familiar; to learn about something
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