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  • FINAL TASK

    With your partner, browse crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, GoFundMe, wefunder, RocketHub crowdcube, Indiegogo, CircleUp…) and choose one project you think I would like to invest in :

    - Name and information about the project (who, where, what?.)  Amount of money they want to raise? How are they doing so far? What type of crowdfunding are they using?

    - Why is this a world-changing project ? Prepare solid arguments ! You need to convince me !

    - Think about a English-speaking personality or an organization you could ask to sponsor this product/ service and justify your choice.

    - Use the superlative AND linkwords to structure your speech.      

    - Do not forget to end your presentation with a one-sentence conclusion.

    Before you start:

      - For the presentation, you need to play the role of the communication managers of the project you selected.

    - Prepare your catchphrase: the introduction of your presentation should be striking, surprising  and powerful.

    Ø  The easiest way is to use a question:

    Ex: Have you ever dreamed about having a gorgeous vegetable garden without having to water it every day?

    Wouldn’t you like to live in a world free of pollution?

    Wouldn’t it be great if we could cure all cancers?

    Ø  You can also start by giving some data about the problem your project is promising to solve:

    Ex: Every year, … millions of people die of…


    Steve Jobs' Ipad keynote presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ87BRCrh0w

    Write down the adjectives he uses to qualify the Ipad or the experience of using one: