The most problem of my presentation is the language. I rehearsal it not many times and I didn’t ask someone to be my listener before the presentation, which seems like a false decision. The difference between writing and speaking is quite obvious. I can rewrite my paper for many times before I delivering it. However, when delivering a speech, I have limited time and limited attention. Accordingly, I cannot revise it or stop and check up the dictionary when I am speaking to others. I think lack of preparing the speech was a mistake.
In the process of leading discussion, I tried to lure everyone to speak. That’s why I speak the main ideas of the thesis and ask my peers their opinions about the author’s thoughts. Do they agree or disagree with the author. Why did they disagree with him and what is the problem of the author’s thoughts. I think it is the main purpose of leading discussion. First of all, I should delivering the main idea of the thesis, and then lead the discussion. The problem here is, some of my questions may not really stimulate the discussion. One of the reasons is still the language. I couldn’t express the questions clearly that my peers could really understand what I mean. Another problem may be the questions were not quite worth of discussion. I probably should think the questions clearer before asking it.
The overall presentation was not bad, but I should take more time to prepare for it. After all, I am not a native speaker and I really need to prepare it longer than anyone else.
cwu1204
Everyone has a difficult time presenting but not being a native speaker does make it more difficult. Next time, (if there is one), You may want to ask other non native speakers about your questions beforehand. Also you can use your own reflections to help you prepare your final presentation. I would suggest that several of you get together and present to each other before you have to do it for class. You can help each other with the language and with your overall presentation skills. Let me know if I can help. Very honest and thoughtful reflection, good job. Meg
Chao-Wei could you please send me your email address, I want to amend my above post per a suggestion from a fellow student. Thanks Meg
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