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IT’S MY PLEASURE TO
WELCOME YOU TO THE
SEMINAR.
http://www.atmajaya.ac.id
Task 1
In pairs, study the following events and then write their Indonesian equivalents. Decide which
one requires an emcee or a presenter.
1 2
3 4
5 6
Pictures:
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2. http://www.christarrant.net
3. http://www.opinimasyarakat.com
4. http://www.microsoft.com
5. http://www.realbodies.com
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____________________________ 7. http://www.atmajaya.ac.id
Hallo, I’m Tantowi Yahya. I’m a presenter for many quizzes and talk-
shows and sometimes an emcee for a wedding party as well.
An emcee is a person that hosts or presents a show. He/she usually
presents performers, speaks to the audience, and keeps the event moving.
The MC also acts as the protocol officer during an official state function.
Adapted from: http://Wikipedia.com
http://www.ey.com
http://images.google.co.id
Hallo guys, I’m Helmi Yahya. Like my brother, Tantowi, I also host some quizzes
like “Siapa Berani?” and sometimes become a presenter for a live concert.
A host or presenter is a person responsible for running an event. A television
presenter is a term for a person who introduces or hosts television programmes,
while a radio presenter is the same as a television presenter except that he/she
presents radio programmes instead of television programmes.
Adapted from: http:// Wikipedia.com
Questions
1. Mention some other famous emcees and presenters that you know.
2. Based on your knowledge, what are the differences between an emcee and a presenter?
3. Mention some similarities between an emcee and a presenter.
Task 3
Listen to the emcee of a seminar on the climate crisis in Indonesia and complete the
missing parts of the script below. Then, answer the questions. The listening script is in the
Appendix.
Youth Participation in the Climate Crisis
Reading the First of all, I would like to read __________ of today’s seminar. The
agenda first is the opening prayer. The second is _________ by the Principal of
SMA 1 Banda Aceh. The third is the presentation by the guest speaker,
Mr Denias Putra, the founder of Anomali Youth Empowerment Centre. The
seminar is closed with a closing prayer.
Opening prayer Ladies and Gentlemen, now let’s have ______________, shall we?
... Thank you.
Inviting and Ladies and Gentlemen, ____________ the Principal of SMA 1 Banda
Announcing Aceh, Mr Abdul Adib who will say some words and officially open the
speaker 1 seminar.
Speech 1 Assalamu’alaikum w.r. w.b.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I feel very honoured to say a few words in front of smart young people
who are concerned with one of the serious problems the Earth is facing
today.
Let me begin by welcoming you all to SMA 1 Banda Aceh. I hope that
this seminar will produce some smart ideas in solving the issue and inspire
other young men to care for nature.
As we know, the Earth’s temperature is getting higher and higher.
This is caused by the global warming as the result of the depletion of the
ozone layer. I’m relieved that you have put your concern on the issue. So,
let’s save the Earth.
Finally, I now take a great pleasure to declare this seminar open.
Thank you very much.
Wassalamu’alaikum wr. wb.
Questions
1. Where does the seminar take place?
2. What is the main issue of the seminar?
3. How does the emcee open the seminar?
4. How does the emcee read the agenda of the seminar?
5. How does the emcee open a prayer?
6. How does the emcee invite the speech?
7. How does the emcee invite applause for the speaker?
8. How does the emcee close the seminar?
Task 5
Read aloud the emcee script above with good pronunciation. The following tip may be helpful
for you.
Tip #1 Pronunciation
If speakers or performers have difficult or unusual names, you must note their names and
check the pronunciation. After that, you must write them out phonetically and practice saying
them aloud.
Proper pronunciation of names is essential if you are to have any credibility in the eyes of
the assembled audience.
Adapted from: http:// www.weddingmc.com
Cultural Tips
In America, an emcee uses the title “Ms.” when addressing a woman, unless he/she knows that she prefers
“Mrs.” or “Miss.”
Many women in America keep their maiden names after marriage. Some use both their maiden and married
names.
Adapted from: http://www.ediplomat.com
Task 7
Listen to a radio programme and then complete the following summary. Then, answer the
questions below by putting a tick 5 on the correct answer. The listening script is in the
Appendix.
A Radio Programme Profile
Let’s Save the Earth 1. The name of the radio station is ….
2. The frequency is ….
3. The name of the programme is ….
4. The slogan of the programme is ….
6. How does the host return to the programme after the break?
Welcome back to Radio Green.
Welcome back to Sunday News.
Task 10
In pairs, study the following script for a host and then answer the questions.
Save Our Mother Nature
Live-Concert by Students of SMA 7 Banjarmasin
Anita : Hello, what’s up, guys? (together)
Denias : Hello, what’s up, guys? (together)
Anita : Welcome to the show!
Denias : We’ve got a very special show tonight namely Save Our Mother Nature Live-
Concert by students of SMA 7 Banjarmasin.
Anita : Alright, the purpose of today’s show is to raise students’ and youths’ awareness
to participate in saving our earth from the global warming.
Denias : Tonight, we have a band performance, poetry reading, and a theatrical play.
Anita : You’re right, Deni. Ok, let the show begin. Now, we have a speech from the
representative of the committee from OSIS. Please welcome, Miss Arnis Irja.
(Applause)
Arnis : Good evening.
I feel very happy that today we are going to hold a concert. It is the committee’s
great work to prepare all the properties for today. We have spent a whole month
to complete these.
We all know that the purpose of the concert is to remind us all that the global
warming is worsening. Therefore, we respond it by conducting a concert which
one of the concerns is to raise our awareness to act. Of course, we have to follow
this concert up with the next programme that is a bicycling campaign. That’s why
I expect you to be ready for that.
I hope you enjoy the show.
Thank you and have a nice performance.
Event: ...
...
Committee: ...
...
Day/date/time: ...
...
Speech: ...
...
Performance: 1. ...
2. ...
3. ...
Agenda: 1. Opening
2. ...
3. ...
4. ...
5. ...
6. ...
7. Closing
Task 12
Work in pairs and then read aloud the script. Pay attention to the punctuation. You may put
a slash (/) to indicate pause to get better understanding of the expressions. The following
tip may be helpful.
Tip #2 Preparation
As a beginner MC, don’t try to rehearse too many times, since over preparation might
reduce your spontaneity.
All the best MCs make it look incredibly spontaneous, but you will find that they have
spent hours polishing their performance so it looks ‘off the cuff’. Think of preparation as free
insurance.
Adapted from: http://www.weddingmc.com
Master of Ceremony
How to be a brilliant Master of Ceremonies at a wedding
1. Prepare a detailed running sheet and share it.
2. Keep everything and everyone to time.
3. Get the introductions and protocol correct.
4. Keep speeches and toasts short.
5. Help the guests feel comfortable and connected.
6. If you are nervous while you are talking - pause at full stops.
7. Don’t crack irrelevant jokes.
Adapted from: http://www.rachelgreen.com
C. Let’s Do More
Task 15
Watch a TV show or listen to an English radio programme and summarise the events. Don’t
forget to note if you find any interesting expressions on emceeing and on being a host.
Task 16
Visit any English seminar or event which requires an English emcee near you and then
summarize the event. Report it to the class.
Task 17
Find two host scripts from newspapers, magazines, or internet. Then summarise them.
Task 18
Find two MC scripts from newspapers, magazines, or internet. Then summarise them.
Task 19
Write a host script based on the following event organizer checklist.