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Speeches & Presentations

The vocabulary of confident public speaking in Danish, from structuring an argument and engaging an audience to landing your point and wrapping up.

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Words & phrases
32
Lessons
2
Conversations
1
Readings
1

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English
  1. to give a speech
  2. a lectern, podium
  3. a rhetorical question
  4. to take the floor
  5. a slogan
  6. a dramatic pause
  7. an anecdote
  8. body language
  9. to improvise
  10. to engage
  11. an outline, structure
  12. a conclusion, wrapping up
  13. to wrap up, round off
  14. a lecturer, presenter
  15. to speak without notes
  16. a saying, turn of phrase
  17. to speak one's mind
  18. to grab attention
  19. a main message, key message
  20. a presentation, an account
  21. a Q&A session, round of questions
  22. a moderator, chair
  23. eloquent, articulate
  24. experienced and at ease on stage
  25. stage fright
  26. speaking time, floor time
  27. eye contact
  28. an acceptance speech, thank-you speech
  29. a cue card, note card
  30. to talk over someone's head
  31. to field questions
  32. a show of hands

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2 Lessons
  1. Lesson 1

    Speeches and Presentations

  2. Lesson 2

    Refining a Boardroom Presentation

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