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Business (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（中級２章）
Lesson4: Leaving a message｜メッセージを残す

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn how to leave messages on a phone answering machine You will also learn new vocabulary.

この教材では、留守電にメッセージを残すときに使う表現と単語を学びます。

PART A-1

Read aloud the vocabulary words.

単語を音読しましょう。

PART A-2

inclusive (adj.)
phone (v.)
boost (v.)
enroll (v.)
lump sum (n.)

PART A-3

Read aloud and complete the sentences.

適切な単語を選び、空欄を埋めて文章を読みましょう。

PART A-4

1.	I was waiting for him the whole day. Then he ______ me just as I was about to go to bed.
2.	The new TV ad is expected to _____ the company sales.
3.	The travel ticket is _______ of meals.
4.	Bob decided to pay the ________ price of the appliances instead of paying them monthly.
5.	He is planning to _____ in a music school this year.

PART B-1

Read the whole dialogue with your tutor.
Fill in the blanks with the words you just learned.

講師と会話文を読みましょう。
空欄には先ほど習った単語を入れましょう。

PART B-2

Tutor:	Hello! My name is Mary Smith. I’m calling to inquire about your intensive Business English program. If there’s still a slot for me in your weeknight classes, please call me at 523-1111, or email me at msmith@hotpotato.com. You can (1) _________ me from 7pm to 10pm. Have a great day!
Student:	May I speak with Ms. Mary Smith? This is Marvin from ABC Language school. We’ve received your inquiry. Our intensive Business English program helps our clients (2)_______ their communication skills in business. You’re lucky because you can still (3) _______ in our weeknight classes.
Tutor:	Good to hear that. I hope it’s not that expensive. May I know the registration requirements?
Student:	Our Business English program is $350, which is (4) ________ of all lesson materials. Fill out the online application form and follow the steps indicated on our website, then deposit the tuition fee to our bank account. Lastly, send us a scanned copy of the deposit slip and wait for the confirmation email.
Tutor:	Should I pay in (5) _________, or do you allow installments?
Student:	You may pay in installments, but there’s a 30% down payment to secure your slot.
Tutor:	I actually learned about your language school from my friend, Yuki Iwate. If from a referral, do you happen to grant a discount?
Student:	Yes, we do. We can give you a 5% discount after having Mr. Iwater sign this form.
Tutor:	Sure, thanks.
Student:	Please don’t hesitate to contact us again if you have other concerns. Enjoy your day!

PART C-1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a passage twice.
Then, answer your tutor’s question.

講師が文章を2回読むので聞きましょう。
その後、質問に答えましょう。

PART C-2

下の質問は、講師が読みあげる英文の内容に関する質問です。
よく聞いて、質問に答えましょう。

According to the passage, how do we leave a message?

PART C-3

Text read out by the tutor

PART C-4

PART D-1

Read the following text aloud. Then, answer your tutor’s question.

下の文章を読んでみましょう。その後、講師の質問に答えましょう。

PART D-2

You are calling your business partner to give necessary updates about an ongoing agreement. He is not in the office when you called, and his secretary informed you that he will be back later in the afternoon. You could not wait for him until that time since you have a meeting with a potential client. You want to inform your business partner that the agreement should be finalized before February, as the new system he is offering will undergo a set of tests before its full implementation in June.

PART D-3

How do you deal with the situation?

PART D-4

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Expert Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（上級２章）
Lesson18: Closing the deal取引のクロージング

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to bargain with the clients’ demands and seal the deal, and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、取引の話し合いとクロージング、関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

fail-safe

having no chance of failure

Sample Sentence:

instigate

to urge forward; to start

Sample Sentence:

hone in

to move toward or focus the attention on an objective

Sample Sentence:

hammer out

to talk over a deal, plan etc., with much effort until agreed upon

Sample Sentence:

firm up

to become more definite or to be sure

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

It is almost time for the annual year-end report. Your task is to present to the board of trustees the success and rejection rates of the car deals for the past year, and the difference we’ve made this year and the past five years.

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

Your clients called for a meeting about your recent deal. They wanted to present their demands for them to seal the deal. You need to bargain with them so that your company would also gain from the deal. How can you seal the deal and meet with the clients’ demands halfway? Refer to the information below.

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

I would rather do paperwork in the office the whole day than go out and meet the company’s clients.

Answer:

Coming up with a solution is the best part of a meeting.

Answer:

Market research is the key to a successful company.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Expert Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（上級２章）
Lesson17: Restarting talks会談の再開

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to restart presenting proposals and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、提案の再開と関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

call off

to cancel

Sample Sentence:

think through

to consider carefully andthoroughly

Sample Sentence:

joint venture

a business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task

Sample Sentence:

merge

to become joined or united

Sample Sentence:

instill

to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

You and your college friend established two different shops. You proposed to do a joint venture, he agreed at first, but called it off. After five months, you are to present the same proposal to your friend once again. Think of an effective reason why you’re restarting a negotiation about merging your business.

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

You finally convinced your friend to agree on the joint venture. You both decided to rent a better location for your new business. He mentioned that he already has a target location, but the owner rejected your friend’s proposal when he went there to negotiate. You actually became interested in the location too, but the owner was firm that she’s no longer interested after the previous tenant sullied her place.

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

Joint ventures are beneficial but risky.

Answer:

Diplomacy is one perfect tool you should use when talking to business partners and clients.

Answer:

Never compromise on communication when negotiating.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Beginner Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（初級２章）
Lesson12: Prohibiting someone誰かに何かをしてもらう（しない）には

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn expressions that are used when asking someone to do or not to do something. You will also learn new vocabulary.

この教材では、誰かにしてほしいこと、してほしくないことを依頼するときに使う表現と単語を学びます。

PART A_1

Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.

単語の意味と例文を読みましょう。講師にあとに続いて読んでください。

PART A_2

1.　conference　会議、協議会
words:	[noun：名詞]
example:	We will have a conference this afternoon.
2.　confidential　機密の、内々の
words:	[adjective：形容詞]
example:	Those files are confidential.
3.　client　顧客、お客様
words:	[noun：名詞]
example:	They are very important clients.
4.　document　書類
words:	[noun：名詞]
example:	Please give these documents to Mary.
5.　consent　同意、承認
words:	[noun：名詞]
example:	Don’t let anyone see this without my consent.
6.　sign　署名する
words:	[verb：動詞]
example:	Please have it signed by the manager.
7.　attendee　出席者
words:	[noun：名詞]
example:	Do not forget to have the documents in the blue folder signed by each attendee.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given vocabulary words.

単語を使って文章を作ってみましょう。

PART A_4

conference

Answer:

confidential

Answer:

client

Answer:

document

Answer:

consent

Answer:

sign

Answer:

attendee

Answer:

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

PART B_2

Tutor:	Ms. Rachel, I need you to come with me to a (1) conference this afternoon.
Student:	Yes, Sir. What time will it be?
Tutor:	“It will start at 3 p.m. I want you to take notes. Please do not be late as they are very important (2) clients. Also, kindly bring the red and blue folders to my desk. Please do not let anyone see the (3) documents in the red folder without my (4) consent. Those files are (5) confidential.”
Student:	I understand, Sir. Is there anything else?
Tutor:	“Oh, and please do not forget to have the documents in the blue folder (6) signed by each (7) attendee. They are important for our next project.”
Student:	Noted, Sir. I will now start preparing.

PART B_3

Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.

先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART B_4

Tutor:	“Ms. Rachel, I need you to come with me to a (1) __________ this afternoon. ”
Student:	Yes, Sir. What time will it be?
Tutor:	“It will start at 3 p.m. I want you to take notes. Please do not be late as they are very important (2) __________ . Also, kindly bring the red and blue folders to my desk. Please do not let anyone see the (3) __________ in the red folder without my(4) __________ .Those files are (5) __________.”
Student:	I understand, Sir. Is there anything else?
Tutor:	Oh, and please do not forget to have the documents in the blue folder (6) __________ by each (7) __________ .They are important for our next project.
Student:	Noted, Sir. I will now start preparing.

PART C

Your tutor will read the following statements.
Choose the appropriate response for each item.

講師が１∼５の文章を読みます。
それぞれの文章に対して適切な答えをa∼dから選び、音読してください。

PART C_1

Ms. Rachel, I need you to come with me to a conference this afternoon.

PART C_1

a.	I think so.
b.	Yes, I have something to do.
c.	Yes, Sir. What time will it be?
d.	This is confusing.

PART C_2

Please do not be late as they are very important clients.

PART C_2

a.	Tomorrow is fine.
b.	Not today, Sir.
c.	No.
d.	I understand, Sir.

PART C_3

It will start at 3 p.m. I want you to take notes.

PART C_3

a.	I will try my best, sir.
b.	Sure, if I’m able to catch what they’re saying.
c.	Noted, Sir.
d.	Of course not.

PART C_4

Do not let anyone see the documents without my consent.

PART C_4

a.	No, Sir.
b.	I’ll try, Sir.
c.	Okay, Sir.
d.	I’ll think about it, Sir.

PART C_5

Do not forget to have the documents signed by each attendee. We need that for our next project.

PART C_5

a.	I don’t mind.
b.	I can, Sir.
c.	No, sure.
d.	Noted, Sir.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Beginner Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（初級２章）
Lesson11: Asking for permission許可を求める

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn expressions that are used when asking for permission. You will also learn new vocabulary.

この教材では、許可を求めるときに話すときに使う表現と単語を学びます。

PART A_1

Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.

単語の意味と例文を読みましょう。講師にあとに続いて読んでください。

PART A_2

1.　conference　会議協議会
words:	[noun：名詞] a meeting or discussion
example:	We will have a short conference.
2.　exact　正確な
words:	[adjective：形容詞] strictly accurate or correct
example:	May I know the exact time of the meeting?
3.　purpose　目的
words:	[noun：名詞] reason for something
example:	May I know the purpose of the meeting?
4.　available　利用できる得られる
words:	[adjective：形容詞] ready for use; at hand
example:	The room is available at 1 p.m.
5.　valid　有効な効果的な
words:	[adjective：形容詞] based on truth; legally acceptable
example:	Please leave one valid ID.
6.　security　安全無事
words:	[noun：名詞] safety
example:	This is for security purposes.
7.　requirement　必要とするもの要件
words:	[noun：名詞複数形requirements] things that are needed
example:	I will submit a written request for that along with the other requirements.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given vocabulary words.

単語を使って文章を作ってみましょう。

PART A_4

conference

Answer:

exact

Answer:

purpose

Answer:

available

Answer:

valid

Answer:

security

Answer:

requirement

Answer:

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

PART B_2

Tutor:	“Hi, Mr. Uemura. I would like to request the use of the meeting room for a short conference later. Is it available?”
Student:	Sure. May I know the (1) exact time and the (2) purpose of your meeting?
Tutor:	“Our department will talk about new projects. We are about 15 persons. Is the meeting room (3) available from 1 pm to 3 pm?”
Student:	“Yes, but I will need a request letter from your department. Also, please leave one (4) valid I.D. for (5) security purposes.”
Tutor:	“I see. Sir, we also need your permission to bring in our equipment. I will submit a written request for that along with the other (6) requirements.”
Student:	Please do so. Let us know if you need anything else.

PART B_3

Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.

先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART B_4

Tutor:	“Hi, Mr. Uemura. I would like to request the use of the meeting room for a short conference later. Is it available?”
Student:	Sure. May I know the (1) __________ time and the (2) __________ of your meeting?
Tutor:	“Our department will talk about new projects. We are about 15 persons. Is the meeting room (3) __________ from 1 pm to 3 pm?”
Student:	“Yes, but I will need a request letter from your department. Also, please, leave one (4) __________ I.D. for (5) __________ purposes.”
Tutor:	“I see. Sir, we also need your permission to bring in our equipment. I will submit a written request for that along with the other (6) __________ .”
Student:	Please do so. Let us know if you need anything else.

PART C

Your tutor will read the following statements.
Choose the appropriate response for each item.

講師が１∼５の文章を読みます。
それぞれの文章に対して適切な答えをa∼dから選び、音読してください。

PART C_1

Is it available?

PART C_1

a.	No, it didn’t.
b.	Yes, it is.
c.	No, did not available.
d.	Yes, it did.

PART C_2

May I know the purpose of your meeting?

PART C_2

a.	Introductions
b.	There is no agenda.
c.	We’re going to talk about our new projects.
d.	We need a laptop.

PART C_3

What are the requirements for this?

PART C_3

a.	We will contact you soon.
b.	We need a request letter and 1 valid ID.
c.	I will write it for you.
d.	I need to get it.

PART C_4

Do you need anything else?

PART C_4

a.	Sure.
b.	No, I’m good.
c.	You’re welcome.
d.	I’m sorry.

PART C_5

Do we need to write a request letter for this?

PART C_5

a.	Yes, you do.
b.	Yes, you don’t.
c.	No, you haven’t.
d.	No, you aren’t.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Lesson16: Estabilishing potential trades潜在的なトレードの確立

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to establish potential trades and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、潜在的なトレードの確立と関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

attrition

a reduction in numbers usually as a result of resignation, retirement, or death

Sample Sentence:

measure up

to be as good, successful, etc., as expected or needed

Sample Sentence:

ubiquitous

present or found everywhere; constantly encountered

Sample Sentence:

turn down

reject

Sample Sentence:

behemoth

a huge or monstrous creature; (in business) something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization.

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

Your company is planning to expand its business by engaging in trades other than manufacturing food products. Your supervisor asked you to research on the kinds of beverages with the highest sales in the last quarter of the previous year. You are tasked to report a surface analysis during the meeting using the following outline:

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

You will be one of the presenters in the upcoming meeting for the expansion of your company’s business. The topic assigned to you by your supervisor is the potential type of beverage your company will be targeting to manufacture in the next fiscal year, in order to increase its revenue. In your presentation, provide a brief analysis on the sales of the top 3 beverages in the last quarter of 2016 (as shown in the graph in Activity 2.)

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

Being spontaneous when reporting an analysis is better than being prepared for it with a written work.

Answer:

Briefing everyone before a meeting is important.

Answer:

Doing a thorough research is essential before making a crucial decision.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Expert Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（上級２章）
Lesson15: Negotiating arrangements取り決めの交渉

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to negotiate arrangements and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、取り決めの交渉と関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

cave in

to agree into something that someone previously did not want to accept

Sample Sentence:

bargain

an advantageous agreement between groups

Sample Sentence:

commodity

goods; products

Sample Sentence:

deal points

things/points that are important in order to close transactions

Sample Sentence:

trading points

things/points that are not important but can be used in exchange with deal points

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

For the upcoming 2018 Entrepreneurial Conference, you’re assigned to discuss the assessment report of exportation commodities.

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

As a conclusion of the recent conference with your shareholders, you need to win the negotiation about the 2018 assessment report of export commodities to your clients, renew the contracts and come up with a new game plan. The decrease in assessment of Pharmaceutical export commodities was caused by border control with the customs. It resulted in the delay of goods before it even entered the market.

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

The goal in negotiation is to get the best deal.

Answer:

To close a transaction, one must know how to bargain.

Answer:

An excellent negotiator is decisive.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Expert Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（上級２章）
Lesson14: Evaluating a potential partnership潜在的なパートナーシップの評価

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to evaluate potential partnerships and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、潜在的なパートナーシップと評価と関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

lucrative

profitable

Sample Sentence:

factor in

to include a particular amount when calculating something

Sample Sentence:

affiliation

the state of being associated

Sample Sentence:

synergy

the collaboration of two entities to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects

Sample Sentence:

test the waters

to make an initial assessment

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

Assess and compare the performance of your company’s (enterprise C) potential partners with the given data.

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

Based on the data shown in the graph in Activity 2, evaluate the two enterprises. Choose the enterprise that will make a better business partner with Enterprise C, then justify your decision.

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

Willingness to restructure one’s business should be taken into consideration.

Answer:

Partnerships should result in brand synergy with less cost.

Answer:

It should not be a factor in the possibility of compromising lucrativeness.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback in how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Expert Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（上級２章）
Lesson13: Setting a positionポジションの設定

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to set a position through negotiations and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、交渉を通じたポジションの設定と関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

bring forward

to present for consideration

Sample Sentence:

call back

to call someone for the second time

Sample Sentence:

compromise

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement

Sample Sentence:

advocate

a person who expresses support for a particular idea or way of doing things

Sample Sentence:

bad faith

intention to deceive someone

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

You are an advertiser of a TV network. Your client plans to advertise alcoholic beverages in your network. He would like to know how many people are tuned to your network during prime time.

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

During your presentation of the graph, your client said that he would like to advertise in another TV network because your network’s family-oriented soap operas during the 8:00 p.m. time slot do not suit his product. How would you convince him to advertise your TV network?

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

Everything is negotiable.

Answer:

An effective negotiator has the ability to predict future outcomes of the negotiation process.

Answer:

Negotiations can always reach a win-win conclusion or solution.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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Business (Expert Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（上級２章）
Lesson12: Communicating outcomes成果を伝える

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to present potential outcomes and important vocabulary words.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、成果の伝達と関連する言葉を学びます。

PART A_1

Study the following words and expressions together with their definitions with your tutor.
Then, construct your own sentences using each word/expression on the list.

PART A_2

backfire

to have the reverse of the desired expected effect

Sample Sentence:

showcase

a setting or an occasion for exhibiting something or someone in an attractive or favorable manner.

Sample Sentence:

move a needle

a noticeable difference in something.

Sample Sentence:

turn out

to produce

Sample Sentence:

mount up

to increase

Sample Sentence:

PART B_1

Listen to your tutor as he/she reads the text.
Study and interpret the given data. Then, discuss with your tutor.

PART B_2

A meeting was called by the company’s operations manager. He asked you to present the revenues and expenses over the course of 3 months. As a start-up publishing house, you are experimenting on which paper you’d use for your magazines to give satisfaction to your readers, as well as to gain profit for the company.

Make sure to follow the format below in your explanation.

• introduce the general idea
• enumerate main points
• make a conclusion

PART B_3

PART C_1

Read the passage below silently. Then, discuss with your tutor.
In your discussion, talk about how you would deal with the situation.

PART C_2

The operations manager became interested in your report that he requested you to elaborate on the potential result if the woodfree paper would still be the material used for printing your magazines. The woodfree paper had been the recommended paper type to be used on your publication and you need to convince the operations manager that you could still have a better quality of publications with a lower expense on paper. Cite ways on how you would go about communicating the possible outcomes of your proposal.

PART C_3

PART C_4

Sample Answer

PART D_1

Read the text silently. Express your opinion on each statement in 4-5 sentences.

PART D_2

It is always better to save more than to spend more.

Answer:

Sometimes, one that has started in a good way could end in a bad way.

Answer:

Communication between departments and their people in a company is very important.

Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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