Misha Glenny
’Global Crime Networks’
I’ve chosen a lecture on organized crime as it is a topic that has to be dealt with during ESP courses for police and border guard officers. The way the presenter introduces the topic is really enjoyable – I mean that he calls organized crime an industry and compares it with other industries. The lecture is well- structured and complemented by visual aids – pictures and videos. I believe that the lecturer has taken special care to cater for the needs of the audience whose English may not be at exactly C2 level. He speaks very clearly, makes pauses, the talk does not come as a continuous flow. In addition, he uses a powerful tool – humour, which creates a relaxed atmosphere and enables the audience to establish links between different aspects of the topic. The body language is appropriate and looks natural. I have to say that I am impressed by the skills of the presenter and cannot find anything that could have been done differently.
I’ll definitely use the lecture during my professional English courses to police and border guard cadets. For B2 and higher level students the lecture can be used as a whole as a basis for discussion on the topic – ‘How to make a presentation’ or /and ‘Organized crime’. Also, sections of the lecture can be used separately, language exercises can be created on different topics – smuggling, THB, cyber-crime.
I totally agree with Epp - especially the "He speaks very clearly, makes pauses..." part. It's even a bit suggestive, and could be used for learning new vocabulary, too.
ReplyDeleteVery clear presentation (the first one). The presenter is self-confident and knows, what he is talking about.
ReplyDeleteA very good example of how to give a presentation. Very well placed emphasises and pauses throughout the speech. The way how the speaker presents is friendly and open, he completely fulfils the stage. Britt
ReplyDeleteUsing personal experience and/or telling about your own life always attracts the audience, including me.
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