商务会面英语口语情景对话 商务英语口语对话:准备和拓展话题

商务英语口语对话:准备和拓展话题  

M: I've got to put together a sales pitch to give to our clients in the morning. You always give such amazing presentations
I was hoping you could give me some advice about how to win them over tomorrow.

F: Sure
it's easy. First of all
the secret to a successful oral presentation is to keep things simple. People are listening and they usually don't have a long attention spans. Stick to about three or four points
give an overview of the points
then present them one by one
and then summarzie at the end. Be straightforward and anized and you're sure to be remembered.

M: What kind of visuals should I use to support the presentation? Do you think I should use powerpoint?

F: You should consider the size and interests of your audience. In other words
who is listening
and what do they want to hear… you can put together a PPT with some graphics and animations that will catch people's attention
but be careful not to go overboard.

M: I think I can put something together
no problem. But when it es to tomorrow
I'll just be a bundle of nerves! How can I get over my fear of speaking in public?

F: You know
stage fright is very normal
most people get nervous before they have to speak in front of large groups. Just prepare well
rehearse beforehand
and trust that you will be great… and you will be!
来源:恒星英语-口语频道Pitch: talk or arguments used by a person trying to sell things or persuade people to do something 推销的话;说教;宣传论点
an aggressive sales pitch 强人所难的推销行话
the candidate's campaign pitch 候选人的竞选宣传
Each pany was given ten minutes to make its pitch. 每个公司有十分钟时间进行推销宣传.
Span: the length of time that something lasts or is able to continue 持续时间
I worked with him over a span of six years. 我和他共事达六年之久.
The project must be pleted within a specific time span. 这项工程必须在规定期限内完成.
Small children have a short attention span. 幼儿注意力持续时间短.
Overview: a general description or an outline of something 概述;纵览;概论;概况

Straightforward: easy to do or to understand; not plicated 简单的;易懂的;不复杂的
a straightforward process/operation/solution 简单的过程╱操作╱解决办法
It's quite straightforward to get here. 来这儿相当容易.
Visual: a picture
map
piece of film
etc. used to make an article or a talk easier to understand or more interesting 视觉资料(指说明性的图片、影片等)
He used striking visuals to get his point across. 他用醒目的视觉资料解释他的观点.


Get over sth: to overe克服
She can't get over her shyness. 她无法克服她的羞怯心理.
stage fright: nervous feelings felt by performers before they appear in front of an audience 怯场(演员出场前的紧张不安)

来源:恒星英语-口语频道