Some Notes for Speakers
Participants Addressing the Chairman and the Speaker
Some Words Linking Ideas
First… Then… Next...Finally... On the one hand... On the other hand... Actually… In fact... Really... However… Nevertheless... On the contrary... Similarly... In the same way... So... Thus... Consequently.
Interaction between the Participants and the Speaker after hisReport
Mr. Chairman, may I ask the speaker? -Yes, sure. Do, please.
I have some questions for the speaker.
I've got a few points to clear out.
May I know your opinion ?
Can you tell us a few words about...?
I would like to ask Prof. N. a simple / difficult / brief question.
I am interested to know if you agree with the previous speaker.
I've got a short / small / general /additional comment / remark on Dr. M's paper /report / presentation.
The Speaker’s Replies
Oh, I see. I know what you mean. - You have raised a very interesting point. -Thank you for your question. The thing is that... You know... In fact... Actually... It is considered that... From my point of view... You see, colleague, ... It's hard to say... I want to draw your attention to... I'd like to emphasize the fact that... As far as our investigation is concerned... If I am not mistaken... According to Dr. M... On the other hand... The question / problem is disputable / is still under discussion / needs further investigations.
I don't think I can reply to your question at the moment. - I am afraid, I can't give a definite answer. - I hope further work may help to clarify it.
Skill of public speaking
The art of public speaking cannot be acquired on a few tips.Тhree aspects of public speaking: physical, vocal and intellectual are important and all are interdependent. Preparation of a speech should be careful and adequate. A good style is dominated by meaning, not by fine words. Composition of a speech: introduction, the body of the speech (with headings) and a conclusion. Introduction is an appetizer. Let it be arresting, interesting and brief. Concentrate upon your subject, not merely on your words. The conclusion is a summing up.
Plan carefully; choose the right words to express the exact meaning of your thought!
Fragments of Scientific Correspondence
Dear Sir: / Sir: / Dear Madam: / Madam: / Dear Sirs: / Sirs: Dear Sir/Madam:
We are pleased / glad to inform you that...
We have pleasure in informing you that... / offering you to...
We would welcome the opportunity to.../of Ving
We express confidence that...
The conference / symposium / congress is devoted to the problem...
The proceedings / abstracts / preprints of the conference will be published in (month) this / next year.
The deadlines for sending ... copies of your abstracts are...(date)
Please note that... We find it important / necessary to remind you...
In view of the above... In this connection...
Your early/prompt reply will be (highly) appreciated.
We are looking forward to hearing from you / receiving your consent / confirmation.
Thank you for your letter of (date) / for your invitation to... We have receivedyour letter of (date).
Your letter enclosing …has been considered. In response to… I intend to offer…I expect to present…
I am very grateful for your kind invitation to cooperate with yon on the Organizing / programme committee / to present my report at the conference and accept it with pleasure.
I am enclosing ... copies of reprints of my report and the registration card. Enclosed you will also find ... copies of my report. I would be interested in participating in this meeting.
I wish to attend the conference as an auditor. Attendance will be of great benefit to me scientifically. I would appreciate learning from you...
Would you please let me know whether or not such a topic would be welcome?
Thank you for your kind assistance / consideration in this matter.
Yours sincerely Secretary of the Organizing Committee
Yours very respectfully Professor V.P. Dubinin
APPENDIX I
Describing Anatomical Structure of Systems and Organs.
Приложение I
Описание анатомического строения систем и органов