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Presentation Skills for Non-Native English Speakers

Giving professional presentations is a fundamental skill to succeed in the global business environment, regardless of the role. However, business presentations in English are particularly challenging for non-native speakers. Here you will find everything you need to make your next English presentation with confidence at work.

Whether you are looking to help your team or you just want to improve your own presentation skills, this page will help you.

English for business meetings

How Talaera can help you boost your presentation skills:

Getting your key message across in presentations

Keep your audience engaged

Useful phrases for presentations in English

Feel more confident giving presentations

How to structure a presentation

Time management in presentations

Business presentation tips

Importance of presentation skills

Fear of public speaking

90% of pre-presentation anxiety that comes from feeling unprepared:

Captivating your audience

10 minutes is is the average audience attention span during presentations

Communication skills

Transition words and phrases will help you feel confident during a presentation

Quick presentation tips for non-native English speakers

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Focus on getting your key message across

The goal is not to speak perfectly. It is to express your main idea effectively.

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Thoroughly preparing a presentation is a key step

Being well-prepared will boost your confidence and clarity in your presentation.

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Keep an eye on time management in presentations

Manage your time wisely to cover all key points without rushing.

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Find great presentation examples and mimic them

Study successful presentations and apply their techniques and styles.

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Practice your presentation skills with an instructor

Work with an instructor or colleague to refine and improve your delivery.

English presentation skills training

Explore our selection of instructor-led and self-paced online courses

Give Clear Presentations in English

Workshop

Instructor-led workshop

5 sessions x 90 min.

15 participants

Prepare an Deliver Work Presentations

Self-led online course

Self-study online course

3 hours 20 minutes

10 self-paced lessons

Presentation Skills Course or Non-native Speakers

Group Course

Instructor-led group course

8 sessions x 90 min.

4 participants

Deliver Impactful Presentations

Webinar

Webinar

60 minutes

Unlimited participants

1:1 Classes for Speaking in Public in English

1:1 Lessons

Instructor-led training

60 minute/lesson

Custom one-on-one lessons

Business English Speaking Course

Instructor-led group course

4 participants

Online

8 sessions x 90 min

Learn essential strategies to give a professional presentation in English. Feel more confident during work presentations, structure your presentation for maximum impact, and get your key message across effectively.

WEEK 1
Get across your key message
Extract and convey the key message from your presentation.
WEEK 2
Keep the audience engaged
Use techniques and phrases to keep your audience engaged.
WEEK 3
Easily explain complex concepts
Paraphrase and describe concepts in a simple way.
WEEK 4
Maximize impact
Use strategic techniques for more impactful presentations.
WEEK 5
Make it memorable with storytelling
Tell anecdotes and stories to make your speech memorable.
WEEK 6
Handle Q&As
Handle questions with confidence during a presentation.
WEEK 7
Describe charts and visuals
Describe charts, trends, and visual elements on your slides.
WEEK 8
Deliver impactful presentations
Bring it all together to deliver impactful presentations at ease.

Free resources for effective presentations

Use these business English resources as part of your internal learning programs.

Checklist for Effective Presentations

PDF

101 Transition Phrases for Engaging Presentations Online

Blog

How To Start a Presentation: Follow These 4 Easy Step

Podcast Episode

21 Helpful Tips for Outstanding Presentations

Blog

Top Skills for an International Career, with Slack L&D Expert

Podcast Episode

5 Effective Strategies To End A Presentation

Blog

3 Quick Public Speaking Tips For Your Next Presentation

Podcast

How To Bring Across Your Main Idea In A Presentation

Blog

8 Little Changes That Will Transform Your Presentations

Blog

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Video

Effective Business Storytelling According To Prosecutor

Podcast
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