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INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA

At the end of the course, all the participants showed to overcome their fear of presenting to an audience
a commendable grasp of the language during their and be better prepared to do oral presentations. The
speaking and reading test. They opined that the course programme not only enhances their public speaking
was beneficial in helping them to differentiate and skills; it also raises their awareness of the role of verbal
pronounce Arabic words and read basic sentences and non-verbal strategies for effective presentation
in their daily life. The participants who successfully which also helps them gain confidence to speak
completed the course can continue learning Arabic at eloquently.
the next level.
Participants from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime
Minister’s Department, Ministry of Rural Development,
Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Housing and
Local Government joined the course held from 13
to 17 September 2021. An integrated teaching and
learning methodology through lectures, discussions,
practical and group activities were carried out online
to guide the participants in planning their work-related
presentations. At the end of the four-day course, the
participants were able to successfully follow the correct
process of preparing and delivering their respective
Instructor and participants of Arabic Language presentations. Their presentations were evaluated and
Course Level II given constructive feedback by the instructors and their
peers.
Presentation Skills at the Workplace

CLCD conducted an online course aptly named
‘Presentation Skills at the Workplace’ to cater to the
mounting interest of not only having to present in
person but also having to present through various
online platforms since the new normal of the Covid-19
pandemic. Although the manner of delivery may vary,
the importance of delivering an effective presentation is
substantial. The course aims to equip the participants
to be effective public speakers in their respective
departments or organisations. Instructor and participants of Presentation Skills at the
Workplace Course
Public speaking is an artful skill that can have an
impact on the audience. If done well, it can convince, English Language (Writing) Development Course
inspire, or disseminate information that can influence for Officers of the Bilateral Department, Ministry of
change. This course takes into consideration that Foreign Affairs
for most people, speaking in public is indeed a very
challenging yet unavoidable task. This four-day IDFR, through CLCD and the Bilateral Department of
programme explores ways to help the participants the Ministry co-organised the above course with the

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