{"id":1502,"date":"2018-04-23T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=1502"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:54:35","slug":"the-importance-of-presentation-skills-and-how-to-ace-your-presentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/blogs\/the-importance-of-presentation-skills-and-how-to-ace-your-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Presentation Skills (and how to ace your presentation!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative overflow-x-clip legacy-page-header-spacing mb-10 md:mb-16 lg:mb-24 wp-block-page-header\" id=\"the-importance-of-presentation-skills-and-how-to-ace-your-presentation\"\n   style=\"--block-width: var(--container-wide); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative overflow-clip\"  style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--large); 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             <h1 class=\"lg:text-h1  font-serif text-4xl font-normal leading-normal\">\n          The Importance of Presentation Skills (and how to ace your presentation!)<\/h1>\n                  <div class=\"prose mb-6 max-w-full text-sm leading-[1.75]\">\n            <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n\n              <div\n          class=\"page-header__media has-white-color lg:w-1\/3 relative z-0 order-1 block lg:absolute lg:right-0 lg:top-0 lg:h-full\">\n                      <img width=\"700\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/twyford-students-presenting-their-work.jpg\" class=\"page-header__cutout lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:left-0 w-full h-full object-cover object-center z-10\" alt=\"twyford-students-presenting-their-work\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 862px, (min-width: 1024px) 60vw, 92vw\" \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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      <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left  max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <p>What are the importance of presentation skills? The short answer: having good presentation skills in life is really important! Knowing how to improve communication skills, whether you are in the classroom or the workplace, is something you will be thankful for when you have to share your ideas with an audience! Read on to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n<h2>Presentation Skills in every course<\/h2>\n<p>Here at Summer Boarding Courses, our academic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/blogs\/what-is-summer-school\/\">summer school<\/a> programme incorporates presentation skills into all of our courses! Have a fear of public speaking? Need to know how to make a presentation? With our public speaking tips and effective communication skills, you\u2019ll be a pro in no time!<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/blog\/developing-presentation-skills-time-shine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time to Shine projects<\/a>\u00a0help you develop your English and prepare for future study. Welcoming our students into Time to Shine has been a big success and we can\u2019t wait to hear your presentation too.<\/p>\n<h2>What is public speaking?<\/h2>\n<p>Public speaking is communicating information to an audience. Public speaking can happen in a classroom, in the workplace and public places. Public speaking does involve speaking aloud, but it is also about using your critical thinking, listening and non-verbal communications skills to get your message across too.<\/p>\n<h2>The importance of presentation skills<\/h2>\n<p>Effective communication skills are a valuable life skill, which will help you in your further education and in your future careers. Here are our top reasons why public speaking courses can do nothing but good to help you on your journey to success. Here\u2019s the importance of presentation skills:<\/p>\n<h3>Your English speaking skills will excel<\/h3>\n<p>Presentations are a fantastic way to contribute to your English language learning experience. They enable you to practice all language areas (such as vocabulary, phonology and grammar) and skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening). But most of all, they build your confidence in public speaking. You can do it!<\/p>\n<h3>You will gain self confidence to have your say<\/h3>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, public speaking classes may make you feel nervous! Statistic Brain found a whopping\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statisticbrain.com\/fear-of-public-speaking-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">74% of people feel nervous<\/a>\u00a0speaking in front of others.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in front of a class, in a language which is not your first native level, can be difficult. Yet, do not fret; we are here to give you the practice and support you need. You can try our public speaking classes out in a safe and encouraging environment during our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/blog\/developing-presentation-skills-time-shine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time to Shine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block relative mt-6 md:mt-10 lg:mt-12 mb-6 md:mb-10 lg:mb-12 wp-block-title-text has-text-color has-navy-color has-background has-sage-50-background-color relative has-explicit-block-background\" id=\"learn-how-to-present-with-us\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium); padding-bottom: 0; --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      \n    \n    \n    \n          <div class=\"block__author-background has-background has-sage-50-background-color\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        ><\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"relative z-10\"><div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left mb-12 max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Learn how to present with us<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 items-center justify-center js-animated__element\" data-type=\"grid\">\n                  \n        <a\n  class=\"u-button u-button--purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/campuses\/\" target=\"_self\"\n  >\n  Find out more about our Summer Schools!\n\n  \n    <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative wp-block-title-text\" id=\"you-will-learn-to-communicate-better-in-all-areas-of-life\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left  max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <h3>You will learn to communicate better in all areas of life<\/h3>\n<p>Presentation skills are an impressive and powerful tool that will take you so much further than just speaking in the classroom. With our communication skills training, you\u2019ll become a good presenter all round, structuring and expressing your ideas clearly.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to make a good presentation will help you in job interviews, to make new friends, to sell a product and make business deals successfully.<\/p>\n<p>Your body language, hand gestures and eye contact will improve too. This helps captivate your audience. Your ability to plan and prepare materials, to convince your audience of what you have to say, will excel too!<\/p>\n<h3>You will be less stressed<\/h3>\n<p>If you have effective presentation skills, this means you are good at communicating. By speaking clearly, and getting your ideas and message across to people well, there will be less miscommunication in your life. This means less stress and happier relationships!<\/p>\n<h3>Your time management will improve<\/h3>\n<p>With only a certain amount of time to give your presentation, you will learn how to communicate your message quickly, clearly and successfully in a limited amount of time. A good presentation is easy to understand, memorable and not so long that your audience loses interest.<\/p>\n<h3>You will be less stressed<\/h3>\n<p>If you have effective presentation skills, this means you are good at communicating. By speaking clearly, and getting your ideas and message across to people well, there will be less miscommunication in your life. This means less stress and happier relationships!<\/p>\n<h3>Your time management will improve<\/h3>\n<p>With only a certain amount of time to give your presentation, you will learn how to communicate your message quickly, clearly and successfully in a limited amount of time. A good presentation is easy to understand, memorable and not so long that your audience loses interest.<\/p>\n<h2>How to prepare for a presentation<\/h2>\n<h3>Give the audience what they want<\/h3>\n<p>Good presentation skills involve asking yourself; \u2018What do my audience want to know? What will they find interesting about my topic?\u2019 Brainstorm ideas and write them down to create a really interesting presentation.<\/p>\n<h3>Focus on your key message<\/h3>\n<p>Keep your presentation simple by focusing on 3 important points you want to communicate. Keep your message focused and stick to what you want to say. If you have information which isn\u2019t relevant to your message, do not include it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block relative mt-6 md:mt-10 lg:mt-12 mb-6 md:mb-10 lg:mb-12 wp-block-title-text has-text-color has-navy-color has-background has-grey-background-color relative has-explicit-block-background\" id=\"learn-how-to-present-with-us-2\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium); padding-bottom: 0; --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      \n    \n    \n    \n          <div class=\"block__author-background has-background has-grey-background-color\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        ><\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"relative z-10\"><div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left mb-12 max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Learn how to present with us<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 items-center justify-center js-animated__element\" data-type=\"grid\">\n                  \n        <a\n  class=\"u-button u-button--purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/campuses\/\" target=\"_self\"\n  >\n  Find out more about our Summer Schools!\n\n  \n    <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative wp-block-title-text\" id=\"how-to-make-a-presentation-fantastic\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left  max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <h2>How to make a presentation fantastic<\/h2>\n<p>How can you keep your audience interested in your public speaking topics? To see how to make an effective presentation exciting and engaging, read on for our top tips for a good presentation.<\/p>\n<h3>Start strong<\/h3>\n<p>How you start your presentation is critical! An audience is going to decide if they are going to listen to you by how you begin. To engage the audience immediately, tell an interesting story, show an intriguing picture or do something entertaining. By using one of these public speaking techniques, your audience will be hooked.<\/p>\n<h3>Create variety<\/h3>\n<p>One way to master the art of public speaking is to create variety in your presentation. It will keep your audience interested! Use video. Use eye catching images. Involve your audience as much as possible! Ask them questions to keep them alert. Not talking all of the time, and using different ways to communicate your idea definitely helps.<\/p>\n<h3>Speak clearly<\/h3>\n<p>Good public speakers make a presentation even better by speaking clearly. You want your audience to hear what you are saying, so make sure you speak at a good volume. If the student at the back of the room can hear you, then your volume is great!<\/p>\n<p>We understand this can be difficult when you are nervous. Try to look forward to project your voice, make eye contact with the audience and following our techniques above if you\u2019re feeling nervous!<\/p>\n<p>Emphasise words you want your audience to hear. Add suspense and intrigue by speaking more softly. Use body language as well as your voice volume to increase excitement!<\/p>\n<p>Practice makes perfect here. Joining us at Summer Boarding Courses will show you how to improve your interpersonal communication skills and decrease your public speaking anxiety. Find out more about practicing your presentation skills with us during our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/blog\/developing-presentation-skills-time-shine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time to Shine projects.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Try your best to be confident<\/h3>\n<p>If our calming techniques do not work, it is still possible that people cannot see just how nervous you actually are! Even if you do not feel confident, acting confident helps.<\/p>\n<h3>Speak at a good pace<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking at a pace where the audience can understand you is so important when you deliver a presentation. Keeping an optimal pace provides time for the listeners to understand the content, take notes, and ask questions.<\/p>\n<p>A good presenter should learn not to speak too quickly, because they need to give time for the audience to understand what is being said. 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