Fill in the Blanks Points of advise U11_3Online version points of advice about listening and helping understanding by Liudmyla Klymenko 1 translating paraphrase sequencing eye handouts contact summarise supports visual active KISS listening repetition When you are giving presentations or talking in meetings , it is always important to maintain with your audience ? focus on them and don't look out of the window ! ? When you are talking about a number of points , try to use language . ? Where possible , use to illustrate your points more clearly . ? Try to remember ? always keep it short and simple . ? Your audience might find it helpful if you provide them with so that they can listen to you and not focus on writing their own notes . ? It is always useful for your audience if you your main point or points . ? When you are listening to someone , avoid back into your mother tongue in your head ? work in English . ? By using and words such as ? I see' , ? yes' , and ? I understand' you are showing that you are following the conversation and that you understand . ? To clarify what you have just heard , you can or summarise in a few words . ? Don't be afraid to ask for if you feel that you have not fully understood what has been said .