Lead a Question and Answer Session
GOALS
- After giving a presentation, ask for and answer questions from the audience.
- Control the conversation and make a good impression.
- Do not show nervousness.
- Answer all questions, or suggest other ways people can find the answers.
BENEFITS
- The audience will understand your presentation better if they can ask questions.
- You will feel less nervous in giving the speech if you are confident that you will be able to lead the Q&A session afterwards.
Target Phrases
Opening the Floor:
- "If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them."
- "Are there any questions?"
Checking Understanding:
- "Does that answer your question?"
Handling Unknown Answers:
- "I don't have an answer to that question right now."
- "Let me get back to you later with an answer."
Closing the Session:
- "Are there any other questions?"
- "If there are no other questions, I will stop here."
- "Thank you very much for your time."
Self-Study Training Task
Practice with Different Topics:
- The "Weekend" Drill: Give a 3-minute presentation about what you did last weekend. Answer any questions the audience has using the phrases above.
- The "Hometown" Drill: Give a 5-minute presentation about your hometown. Answer questions after your speech.
- The "Job" Drill: Give a 7-minute presentation about your job. Answer questions after your speech.
Final Assessment
- I can lead a question and answer session in front of several native English speakers.
- I have memorized the phrases necessary for leading a question and answer session.
- Even if I am nervous, I will be able to remember the phrases.
- I answer questions loudly and clearly.
- I look the audience in the eye when I answer questions.
- I can say "Let me get back to you later with an answer" if I don't have an answer right now.
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