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There are several important points to remember when making your presentation:

1. You will be expected to make eye contact with your audience. You must not read your presentation from a piece of paper but should look at members of the audience in order to make sure they are engaging with what you say. This is why preparation is essential. The more you practise saying your presentation aloud, the more likely you are to remember it.
2. Do not try to read your presentation from any PowerPoint slides that you may be using. This makes it particularly boring for the audience and will lessen your chances of getting one of the higher grades.
3. When you are presenting your topic, remember to be clear and expressive. Your audience needs to hear you but it is also important that you create interest in what you say by speaking with expression and fluency.
4. When talking to the audience, think about the body language you use. You should stay still and face the front so that all members of the audience can see you. Do not shuffle your feet or wave your arms about as this can be very distracting.
5. When you are asked questions at the end of your presentation, it is important that you answer clearly, giving plenty of detail. This part is still an important aspect of your exam and must be treated as such.

Top tips

Here are some examples of people speaking in several different contexts on a variety of subjects. Watch and listen to the way they present their information. They have all prepared and have researched what they’re going to say. Listen out for the language they use, varying vocabulary, pace and clarity.