Nowadays, the ability to communicate in English is becoming increasingly important, both in the world of work and academia. Therefore, in this article, We will discuss an example of a moderator text for an English-language seminar presentation that can be a reference for those of you who will be moderating a seminar in English.
As moderators, our role is very important in ensuring the smooth running of the event and delivering information from the speaker clearly to the audience. Therefore, I will provide an example of a moderator text that can serve as a guide for moderating an English-language seminar presentation. Let’s take a look together!
Greeting and Welcoming Everybody
Good morning everyone. Welcome to our seminar on [seminar title]. I’m John Smith, your moderator for today. I’m very excited to be here with you and our distinguished speakers.
Before we begin, let me briefly introduce our speakers and the agenda for today. We have [speaker 1], a professor of computer science at ABC University and an expert on machine learning. She will talk about the latest developments and challenges in this field. Next, we have [speaker 2], a senior engineer at XYZ Corporation and a leader of their AI project. He will share his insights and experiences on applying AI to various domains and industries.
Each speaker will have 20 minutes to present their topic, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A session where you can ask questions or share your opinions. Please raise your hand if you want to ask a question and wait for the microphone to reach you. Please also state your name and affiliation before asking your question.
We hope this seminar will be informative and engaging for all of you. Without further ado, let’s welcome our first speaker, [speaker 1].
Telling Seminar Agenda
The topic of our seminar today is how to start a successful online business. We will cover the following main points:
– How to identify your niche and target market
– How to create a compelling value proposition and brand identity
– How to build an effective website and marketing strategy
– How to manage your finances and legal aspectsWe will also have time for questions and comments at the end of the seminar. You can type your questions in the chat box or use the raise hand feature if you want to speak. Please also state your name and affiliation before asking your question.
We have two amazing speakers with us today who will share their expertise and insights on this topic. They are:
– Mr. John Smith, a successful online entrepreneur who runs ABC.com, an online platform that connects freelancers with clients
– Ms. Mary Jones, a digital marketing consultant who helps online businesses grow their traffic and conversionsEach speaker will have 15 minutes to present their topic, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A session.
We hope this seminar will be valuable and enjoyable for all of you. Without further ado, let’s welcome our first speaker, Mr. John Smith.
Calling First Speaker
Our first speaker is a (title) at (company/organization), with a wealth of experience in (relevant field).
They will be presenting on the topic of (title of presentation), where they’ll cover the following main points:
Point 1
Point 2
Point 3We encourage you to take notes and hold onto any questions you might have until the end – we’ll aim to answer as many questions as possible during the allocated Q&A time.
Without further ado, please join me in welcoming (speaker name) to the stage!
Make Communication with Speakers
Thank you, (speaker name), for that insightful presentation on (title of presentation). I have a few questions to start off our Q&A session.
Firstly, (insert question here).
(speaker name) responds.
Thank you for that detailed explanation. It’s interesting to hear your perspective on (related topic).
Another question I have is (insert question here).
(speaker name) responds.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on that. I’m sure our audience found that very informative.
Before we move on to our next speaker, does anyone in the audience have a question or comment for (speaker name)?
Summarize Speaker’s Main Point
Thank you, [insert speaker’s name], for that informative speech. Now, let’s summarize the main points that you just covered.
[Summarize the main points from the speech in a concise and clear way, highlighting the most important ideas that the speaker presented. Use your own words or quotes from the speech, depending on what is appropriate for your audience.]
[optional: Ask the audience if anyone has any questions or comments about the first speaker’s presentation].
Now we’ll take a short break before our next speaker, but please stay tuned for more great insights on [insert the topic of the seminar].
Calling Second Speaker
Welcome back everyone. I hope you enjoyed the break. Our next speaker is [insert speaker’s name], who will be discussing [insert topic of the speech]. But before we begin, just a reminder to please turn off your phones and all other electronic devices to minimize distractions.
[Pause briefly]
Moderator: [Insert speaker’s name], are you ready to take the stage?
[Wait for a response from the speaker. If they are ready, introduce them and invite them to speak.]
Moderator: Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to [insert speaker’s name]!
[Applause]
[Speaker gives their speech]
Thank you, [insert speaker’s name], for that enlightening speech.
Contrasting First & Second Speaker Main Point
Thank you, [insert second speaker’s name], for that insightful presentation. It’s clear that you have a unique perspective on [insert topic of the speech]. Now, let’s take a look back at what we learned from our first speaker.
[Summarize the main points from the first speaker’s speech in a concise way, highlighting the most important ideas that were presented.]
So, we have heard two very different perspectives on [insert topic of the seminar]. The first speaker argued that [insert main point of the first speaker’s speech], while the second speaker suggested that [insert main point of the second speaker’s speech]. It just goes to show that there are often multiple viewpoints on complex topics like this one. [Optional: Invite the audience to ask questions or share their own thoughts on the topic.]
Questioning the Speaker, Q&A Session
Alright, it looks like we have covered all the topics today, if you have any questions after the seminar, please feel free to come up and speak to (speaker/panelist) or myself.
[Questions here]
I have a question for you, (speaker/panelist). How do you (question)?
(answers the question)
Great, thank you for that response. Do we have any more questions or comments?
(Continue with Q&A portion of the session)
I hope this example helps. Let me know if you have any further questions or need any other guidance.
Debate Season
Thank you for that informative presentation (speaker/panelist). Now, it’s time to move into the debate section, where we’ll discuss your main points.
I’d like to open the floor and ask our audience to share their thoughts on (speaker/panelist)’s presentation. Does anyone have a point they’d like to debate on?
Audience member: I’d like to debate (speaker/panelist)’s point about (specific point).
Moderator: Great, thank you. (Speaker/panelist), how do you respond to that debate point?
Speaker/Panelist: (responds to the debate point)
(continue with the debate portion of the session)
Conclusion
Thank you all for participating and sharing your thoughts today. It’s been an engaging and informative seminar. Before we wrap up, I’d like to have (speaker/panelist) share some final thoughts on (specific topic).
(shares final thoughts)
Thank you (speaker/panelist) for those insightful final thoughts. I’d also like to remind everyone that if you have any more questions, you can come talk to us after the session.
Full Seminar Script Outline
Good morning/afternoon/evening, everyone! Welcome to today’s seminar on [topic]. My name is [Name], and I’ll be your moderator for today.
Before we begin, I’d like to go over a few housekeeping items. Please make sure your phones are on silent mode or turned off. If you need to take a call or step out for any reason, please do so quietly as to not disturb the presentation. We’ll have a Q&A session at the end of the seminar, so please hold any questions you may have until then.
Now, let’s get started! Our first speaker today is [Name], who will be discussing [topic]. [Name], the floor is yours.
[Speaker 1 presents]
Thank you, [Name], for that informative presentation. Our next speaker is [Name], who will be discussing [topic]. [Name], please take it away.
[Speaker 2 presents]
Thank you, [Name], for that insightful presentation. Our final speaker today is [Name], who will be discussing [topic]. [Name], please begin.
[Speaker 3 presents]
Thank you, [Name], for that engaging presentation. Now, we’ll move on to the Q&A session. If you have a question, please raise your hand and wait for me to call on you. Please keep your questions brief and to the point, as we have a limited amount of time.
[Q&A session]
Thank you to our speakers and to all of you for attending today’s seminar on [topic]. If you have any further questions or would like to connect with any of our speakers, please feel free to do so after the seminar. Have a great day!
