ESL Podcast 204 - Using Visuals in a Presentation
pointers - advice; suggestions
After Clara gave me some pointers on driving, I passed the road test without any problems.
visuals - anything that people can see, such as a picture or display, usually used to make something else clearer or interesting
Our manager liked the new report, but he suggested that we add more visuals.
slide - a small picture that is usually put into a projector or that is projected so that it can be made bigger for others to see
In this next slide, you'll see a painting by Pablo Picasso.
pie chart - a type of visual with a circle that is divided into parts, each part having a different meaning
Do you think you can create a pie chart showing how much money each company has given to help build the new hospital?
bar chart/graph - a type of visual with thick lines (bars) that shows how much there is of each thing
By looking at this bar graph, you can see that we had 300 new customers in 2000 and 500 new customers in 2005.
to represent - to substitute for something else; to take the place of something
Can you tell me what this line represents on the map?
slice - a small piece cut from a larger piece, such as a slice of pie, cake, or bread
That cake smells so good. Can I have a slice?
X-axis/Y-axis - in a graph, the range from left to right (X-axis) or from bottom to top (Y-axis)
On this graph, the X-axis represents the months of this year and the Y-axis represents how many products we've sold.
increment - a regular increase or addition
In her contract, her salary will go up in 10 percent increments every year.
trend - a general direction in which something is changing or developing
The trend in American television is toward more and more reality shows.
line chart - a type of visual with lines going left to right, showing whether something has gone up or down, usually over time
If you follow the blue line on this line chart, you'll see that the number people who drive on this road has increased a lot over the past 10 years.
to change (one's) mind - to make a different decision than you made before; to change the decision you made before
I wish I could change your mind about climbing that dangerous mountain by yourself.
flip chart - a large pad of paper that is held together at the top so that each page can be turned over at the top
Let me write your suggestions on this flip chart so everyone can see them.
to turn (one's) back on - to turn so that your back is facing someone else; to ignore or to refuse to help someone who is expecting your help
The photographer told the model to turn her back to the camera and to look over her shoulder.
audience participation - when the audience is invited by the presenter or performer to do something that becomes part of the presentation or performance
We'll need some audience participation during this three-hour presentation or everyone will fall asleep.
token - a thing that is given or done for someone to show one's feelings
As a token of my love for her, I plan to give her these roses.
to treat - to pay for someone else, usually for their food and drink
Did you hear? Dr. Jeff McQuillan has invited all of his listeners to dinner and he's treating!