Workshop (max. 12 participants)
This transformative one-day journey is designed specifically for German academics who seek to excel in the English-speaking academic arena. Drawing on years of experience distilled in Dirk Siepmann’s Dictionary of Academic Usage, this seminar focuses on the subtleties of delivering compelling presentations. Emphasising elements such as humorous openings, audience engagement, and stylistic adequacy, this seminar will help you master the distinct characteristics that set English oral productions apart.
By the end of this seminar, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver presentations that resonate with English-speaking audiences.
Join us to bridge cultural differences and communicate your research with eloquence and impact.
Topics
- Breaking the Ice: Humour and Anecdotes
Discover how to start your presentations with a well-timed joke or a relatable anecdote. Understand the cultural nuances that make humour effective in English-speaking contexts, and learn how to use it to captivate your audience from the outset.
- Listener Orientation: Speaking with Impact
Learn techniques that prioritise your audience’s understanding and engagement. Explore methods for simplifying complex concepts, employing effective signposting, and maintaining a conversational tone that resonates with listeners.
- Presentation Practice: From Theory to Delivery
Step into the spotlight and practise delivering your presentation in English. Receive constructive feedback on pacing, body language, and visual aids in a supportive environment that encourages growth and confidence.
- Mastering Small Talk: Networking with Ease
Beyond formal presentations, refine your ability to engage in small talk—a vital component of networking at conferences. Learn phrases and strategies to initiate and sustain conversations, making meaningful connections that extend beyond the lecture hall.
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Dirk Siepmann, Universität Osnabrück, Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Robert John Murphy, M.A., Universität Osnabrück, Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Further information
The seminar will be held in English.
The price includes workshop materials, lunch and drinks.
