Be enthusiastic!
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流暢さの関する最後のレッスンです。 ジェスチャー、アイコンタクト、イントネーションを使用して、聞き手の注意を引くテクニックを会得しましょう。
Introduction
Showing enthusiasm and confidence will make you a compelling presenter, and an interesting conversationalist.
What kind of strong vocabulary can you use? Do you ever say "amazing", "fantastic", "terrific", etc.?
Warm Up
Your instructor will ask you some questions. Give a very short, confident and enthusiastic answer.
Examples:
A: What's your favorite food?
B: Hmm, it has to be lobster! It's incredible!
A: Is your hometown a good place to live?
B: Oh, yes. Absolutely. I'm from Athens—it's amazing!
Language
Here are a few ways to show enthusiasm:
- word stress/intonation
- word choice
- eye contact
- gestures
Practice
Now that you've practiced showing confidence and enthusiasm, give a full answer to some thought-provoking questions.