B1 Intermediate English 8:09 1,152 words TED Talks

5 ways to connect with people

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Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

1,152

Total Words

441

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 38%

Subtitles (134 segments)

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Exploring how to use your voice and body on stage

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will help you tackle the most important piece of giving a powerful talk:

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connecting with your audience.

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People aren't computers.

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They're social creatures with all kinds of unique traits.

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Your first job as a speaker is to build a trusting human bond with your audience.

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There are many ways to do that.

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Here are five suggestions:

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1. Make eye contact.

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Make eye contact with members of your audience right from the start of your talk

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and continue making eye contact throughout.

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Humans learn a lot about one another through eye contact.

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Our brains can detect the tiniest muscle movements in someone else's eyes.

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We use that information to figure out all sorts of things—

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Key Vocabulary (13)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

talk A1 verb

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start A1 verb

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

show A1 verb

To allow something to be seen by pointing it out or displaying it. It can also mean to explain or demonstrate how to do a specific task.

eye A1 noun

The organ of the body that humans and animals use to see. It is located on the face and allows us to perceive light, color, and shapes.

audience A2 noun

A group of people who gather together to watch or listen to a performance, such as a play, concert, or movie. It also refers to the specific group of people who read a book, watch a TV show, or use a product.

great A1 adjective

excellent

"Great idea!"

speaker A1 noun

A speaker is an electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound. It is used to listen to music, voices, or other sounds from computers, phones, or home entertainment systems.

"The speaker is important."

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