give a presentation
يلقي عرضًا تقديميًا
Use 'give a presentation' when you are formally sharing information with a group using visual aids.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Standing up to share information with an audience using visuals.
- Commonly used in offices, schools, and professional conferences.
- Uses the verb 'give' to describe the act of presenting.
معنی
This phrase describes the act of standing in front of people to share information using slides or speech. It is like telling a story to a group while everyone listens and looks at your visual aids.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6In a business meeting
I have to give a presentation to the board of directors tomorrow morning.
I have to give a presentation to the board of directors tomorrow morning.
At university
We need to give a presentation on climate change for our science class.
We need to give a presentation on climate change for our science class.
Texting a friend about stress
I'm so nervous about giving a presentation in front of 50 people!
I'm so nervous about giving a presentation in front of 50 people!
زمینه فرهنگی
The modern concept of 'giving a presentation' exploded with the release of Microsoft PowerPoint in 1987. Before that, people used physical 'overhead projectors' with clear plastic sheets. Today, it is a global standard in corporate culture, often associated with 'TED Talks' which turned presentations into a form of entertainment.
The 'Make' vs 'Give' Secret
You `make` a presentation when you are designing the slides on your computer. You `give` a presentation when you are actually speaking to the audience.
Watch your prepositions
Always say you give a presentation `on` a topic. Saying `give a presentation of` sounds a bit unnatural to native speakers.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Standing up to share information with an audience using visuals.
- Commonly used in offices, schools, and professional conferences.
- Uses the verb 'give' to describe the act of presenting.
What It Means
To give a presentation is to share your ideas with an audience. You usually use a screen or a whiteboard to help explain things. It is more than just talking; it is a planned performance. Think of it as being the 'star' of the meeting for a few minutes. You are the teacher, and everyone else is there to learn from you.
How To Use It
You use this phrase with the verb give. You can also say deliver a presentation if you want to sound very fancy. Usually, you give a presentation on a specific topic. For example, you might give a presentation on why cats are better than dogs. Just remember to use a or the before the word presentation. It is a countable event, like a party or a movie.
When To Use It
Use this in any professional or educational setting. It is perfect for the office when showing new sales numbers. It works at university when you finish a big project. You can even use it at a wedding if you have a slideshow of the couple. If you are standing up and people are sitting down to watch you, this is the phrase you need.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for a casual chat with one friend. If you are just telling a secret, you are not giving a presentation. Also, do not use it for a long, formal speech without visuals. That is usually just called giving a speech. If there are no slides or posters, giving a presentation might feel a bit too formal for the moment. Avoid it if you are just 'sharing an update' while sitting down.
Cultural Background
In Western business culture, giving a presentation is a vital skill. It is often how people get promoted or noticed by the boss. We love tools like PowerPoint or Keynote. There is a famous saying: 'Death by PowerPoint.' This is a joke about presentations that are too long and boring. People value speakers who are clear, energetic, and don't just read from the screen. It is a mix of teaching and acting.
Common Variations
You might hear people say do a presentation in very casual talk. Deliver a presentation is the high-level professional version. If you are nervous, you might say you have to run through a presentation. If it is a very short one, call it a pitch. If you are just practicing, you are rehearsing your presentation. Each one changes the 'vibe' of the task slightly.
نکات کاربردی
This is a very safe, neutral phrase. It works in almost every situation from a middle school classroom to a corporate boardroom. It is a standard collocation that every B1 learner should know.
The 'Make' vs 'Give' Secret
You `make` a presentation when you are designing the slides on your computer. You `give` a presentation when you are actually speaking to the audience.
Watch your prepositions
Always say you give a presentation `on` a topic. Saying `give a presentation of` sounds a bit unnatural to native speakers.
The 'Death by PowerPoint' humor
If you want to bond with English-speaking colleagues, complain jokingly about 'Death by PowerPoint.' It shows you understand the shared struggle of long meetings!
مثالها
6I have to give a presentation to the board of directors tomorrow morning.
I have to give a presentation to the board of directors tomorrow morning.
Standard professional usage for a high-stakes meeting.
We need to give a presentation on climate change for our science class.
We need to give a presentation on climate change for our science class.
Common academic context for students working in groups.
I'm so nervous about giving a presentation in front of 50 people!
I'm so nervous about giving a presentation in front of 50 people!
Expressing personal feelings about the task.
He's giving a presentation on why the coffee machine is always broken.
He's giving a presentation on why the coffee machine is always broken.
Using a formal phrase for a silly or trivial topic.
What time are you giving your presentation today?
What time are you giving your presentation today?
Asking for specific timing in a work environment.
You did a great job giving that presentation; everyone was impressed.
You did a great job giving that presentation; everyone was impressed.
Offering praise after the event is finished.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
Sarah has to ___ a presentation about the new marketing plan at 2 PM.
While 'make' is sometimes used for the creation of the slides, 'give' is the standard collocation for the act of speaking.
Select the best preposition to follow the phrase.
I am giving a presentation ___ the history of jazz.
We use 'on' or 'about' to indicate the topic of the presentation.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Giving a Presentation'
Talking to friends with a few photos on your phone.
Showing vacation photos.
Standard school or office task.
Giving a presentation in class.
High-level corporate or keynote speaking.
Delivering a presentation at a global summit.
Where to Give a Presentation
Boardroom
Pitching a new business idea.
Classroom
Explaining a history project.
Conference
Sharing research with experts.
Wedding
Showing a tribute video.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, do a presentation is very common in casual conversation. However, give a presentation is more professional and safer for work.
A speech is usually just words, like at a graduation. A presentation almost always involves visual aids like slides or charts.
It is not 'better,' just more formal. Use deliver if you are at a very high-level conference or writing a formal report.
You can say, 'I have stage fright about giving my presentation.' It is a very common feeling!
Yes! If you are showing your boss a new idea on your laptop, you are still giving a presentation.
You prepare or create the slides, but you give the actual presentation.
Both are correct. On sounds slightly more academic or professional, while about is more conversational.
If you have posters or a whiteboard, it is still a presentation. If you have nothing, it is usually called a talk or a speech.
No, that sounds repetitive. Just say give a presentation or present my findings.
Yes, it is used exactly the same way in all major English-speaking countries.
عبارات مرتبط
deliver a keynote
To give the main, most important speech at a large conference.
pitch an idea
To give a short, persuasive presentation to win support or money.
run through the slides
To quickly review or practice the visual parts of a presentation.
take the floor
To start speaking or presenting in a formal meeting setting.
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