Presenting Your New Website

individual showing website features to audience
CEFR: B1-B2
website presentation

Presenting Your New Website



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🎧 Read/Listen first

When you create a new website, it's important to present it effectively. Start by introducing the purpose of the website. Explain what it offers and who it is for. Use clear language and highlight the main features. For example, you can say, "This website helps users find local events easily." Make sure to show the website's layout and design. Discuss how users can navigate through it. You might say, "You can find the menu at the top of the page." Finally, invite questions from your audience to engage them. This helps clarify any doubts and makes your presentation interactive.

⚡ Learning goals

  • learn how to present a website
  • use effective language for presentations
  • engage the audience during a presentation

🔑 Key language

  • This website helps users find local events easily. This website is designed for event seekers.
  • You can find the menu at the top of the page. The contact information is located in the footer.
  • Do you have any questions about the website? What features do you find most useful?

⚙️ Rules & Grammar

🟣 Using Clear Purpose Statements

Rule: Start with a clear purpose for your website.
Examples: This website is for booking travel; This site helps users learn languages; Our platform connects freelancers with clients.
Common pitfall + fix: Starting without explaining the website's purpose. — Always begin with a clear statement of purpose.

🟣 Highlighting Main Features

Rule: Focus on the key features of the website.
Examples: It has a user-friendly interface; You can filter events by date; It offers a newsletter subscription.
Common pitfall + fix: Listing too many features without focus. — Select the most important features to discuss.

🟣 Inviting Questions

Rule: Encourage audience questions to engage them.
Examples: What do you think about the design?; Are there any features you would like to see?; How do you plan to use this website?
Common pitfall + fix: Not allowing time for questions. — Always leave time for audience interaction.

🟣 Using Simple Navigation Descriptions

Rule: Describe how to navigate the website simply.
Examples: Click on the 'Home' button to return; Use the search bar to find events; Scroll down for more information.
Common pitfall + fix: Using complex terms for navigation. — Keep navigation instructions straightforward.

✍️ Vocabulary

navigate — to find one's way around a website or system.

features — distinctive attributes or aspects of something.

interface — the layout and design of a website that users interact with.

audience — the group of people you are presenting to.

engage — to involve or attract someone's interest or attention.

🧠 Comprehension check

What is the first step in presenting a website?

Why should you invite questions during a presentation?

Complete: You can find the menu at the ___ of the page.

🧩 Grammar practice

Which sentence is correct?

Complete: The website ___ a user-friendly interface.
What is the best way to describe navigation?

Complete: This site connects freelancers with ___ .

🧩 Guided practice

Mini-dialogue:
Presenter: This website helps users find local events easily. Audience: What features does it have?

Why this matters:
Using clear language helps your audience understand better.

Verb & Adjective Pack:
Engage your audience with questions.

🗣️ Guided practice tasks

Complete: This website is designed for ___ seekers.
How can you describe the website's layout?