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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

LESSON GOAL

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

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.
• 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.
(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.

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

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.

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.
• 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.
(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.

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

LESSON GOAL

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

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.
• 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.
(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.

Business (Expert Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(上級2章)
Lesson11: Setting an action plan行動計画の設定

LESSON GOAL

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

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
build up
the act of increasing
Sample Sentence:
bottom up
to reach the lowest point
Sample Sentence:
contingency plan
a backup plan
Sample Sentence:
ballpark figure
an estimate
Sample Sentence:
website traffic
the amount of data sent and received by a website
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 a public relations officer at a travel agency. Your company would like you to present the website traffic for the month of January.
• 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
(For the decline of website traffic as shown in the graph in Activity 2.) During your presentation of the graph, your supervisor wants you to propose an impromptu action plan to increase the website traffic. How would you design your action plan with social media as your main tool?
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
In setting an action plan, it’s important to have a contingency plan.
Answer:
In the planning phase, a ballpark figure is acceptable.
Answer:
Employees must be able to give spontaneous action plans.
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

Business (Expert Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(上級2章)
Lesson10: Proposing products or services to clients顧客への製品やサービスの提案

LESSON GOAL

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

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
authentic
not copied; reliable

Sample Sentence:
groundbreaking
something new and innovative
Sample Sentence:
up-to-the-minute
most updated; latest
Sample Sentence:
raise the bar
to set the standards higher by creating something better
Sample Sentence:
go the extra mile
to do more than what people expect

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
The 2017 Automobile Summit was already set, and you’re assigned to present the earnings of the current top five selling cars.
• 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 the 2017 Automobile Summit reaches its conclusion, it turns out that the number of cars sold for the past 6 years has plummeted, and did not reach the target of at least 30% of sales. The worsening of traffic conditions in most Asian countries resulted in more people taking public transportation. As part of the automotive industry, how would you encourage the public to purchase a car and boost the automotive industry?
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
Do you agree that the quality of sales presentation will determine whether or not a prospective client will choose your product over a competitor’s product?
Answer:
How can you motivate a customer or client to seal the deal?
Answer:
Do you consider yourself good at sales talk?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

Business (Expert Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(上級2章)
Lesson9: Proposing projectsプロジェクトの提案

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to present a project proposal in a meeting and important vocabulary words.

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
corner a market
to dominate a particular market
Sample Sentence:
perhaps
used to express uncertainty or possibility
Sample Sentence:
venture
a risky undertaking
Sample Sentence:
catch on
to understand what is meant
Sample Sentence:
draw up
prepare a plan, proposal, agreement, or document in detail
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 a business unit director in an advertising agency. Your client asked you to present the media habits and consumption of the target market of his product. The information will be useful in creating strategies and tactics for the upcoming advertising campaign of his product. The target market of the product is the group of males from class ABC ages 18 to 35 years old.
• 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
(For the upcoming advertising campaign of his product as shown in the graph in Activity 2) During your presentation, your client asked for your recommendation. Propose the top 3 most appropriate media for the latest advertising campaign of their product based on the media habits and consumption of the target 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
I practice my presentation.
Answer:
Reading notes while doing the presentation is good.
Answer:
I should make eye contact with my audience.
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

Business (Expert Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(上級2章)
Lesson8: Reporting progress進捗状況の報告

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to report progress in a meeting and important vocabulary words.

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
acquire
obtain or develop
Sample Sentence:
call (somebody) up
call a person by phone
Sample Sentence:
prompt
done quickly and without delay
Sample Sentence:
pass (something) out
to distribute something to someone
Sample Sentence:
disruption
an interruption in a process
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
Prime company has a summary of its sales for the year 2016. You’re assigned to explain the sales improvement based on the graph below.
• 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 agency implemented the management plan published last month. It seemed to have a negative impact on the employees due to the following reasons: (a) lengthy documents, (b) lengthy reports, (c) weekend work, and (d) unpaid overtime. There was a decline in performance and attendance. Motivation is lacking within the workplace. How should you go about reporting the progress, and solving the issue regarding the new management setup?
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
Reporting should be strategical.
Answer:
I’d focus on results, not just the activities.
Answer:
A progress report is informative.
Answer:
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

Business (Expert Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(上級2章)
Lesson7: Giving a speechスピーチをする

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to do a speech in a meeting and important vocabulary words.

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
branch out
to start a business activity that’s different from your usual activity
Sample Sentence:
investment
act of putting money or effort into something to make a profit or gain something
Sample Sentence:
speech
a formal address delivered to an audience
Sample Sentence:
advertisement
a notice promoting a product in a public medium
Sample Sentence:
key in
to input information by pressing a key on the keyboard
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’re assigned to talk about the downfall of the company’s 2016 sales.
• 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 president wants you to prepare a speech about how the company became successful. He wants the 2016 sales report to be included in the speech. You know that the sales rate for that year was not very promising. He wants you to change the numbers so that the investors would be impressed with the company and invest in it in the future. How would you handle this?

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’s important to give an informative speech.
Answer:
A long and senseless speech will surely bore your audience.
Answer:
I’d rather write a speech than deliver one in front of many people.
Answer:
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

Business (Expert Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(上級2章)
Lesson6: Effective brainstorming効果的なブレーンストーミング

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to brainstorm ideas in a meeting and important vocabulary words.

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
eliminate
to remove; to get rid of
Sample Sentence:
cheer up
make happier
Sample Sentence:
introvert
a shy person
Sample Sentence:
collaborate
work jointly in an activity
Sample Sentence:
hand
to pass something to somebody else
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’ll be having a meeting with your team to discuss the sales rate for Product A and Product B for the year 2016.
• 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 2016 Sales Report, your company experienced a decrease in sales in the last few months of the year. For 2017, your company wants to launch a new product. Brainstorm with your team. Talk about the strategies and techniques that you have to implement in order to boost the sales.
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
Staying focused on the topic can give you creative ideas.
Answer:
Know what you want, and what to do with it.
Answer:
Brainstorming is necessary.
Answer:
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

Business (Beginner Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(初級2章)
Lesson9: Talking about skillsスキルの話

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn expressions and vocabulary that are used when talking about skills.

PART A_1
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. choice 選択
words: [noun:名詞] an option
example: Kindly write a news article of your choice.
2. previous 以前の、前の
words: [adjective:形容詞] occurring before something else
example: It was also my task in my previous job.
3. strict 厳しい、厳密な
words: [adjective:形容詞] demanding that rules be obeyed
example: Please be a little strict with me when you give your feedback.
4. research 研究
words: [noun:名詞 複数形 researches] a systematic study of a subject
example: I also did research.
5. promotional 販売促進する
words: [adjective:形容詞] devised to publicize or advertise a product
example: I also made promotional materials.
6. keen eye 鋭い視力
words: [idiom:イディオム] ability to notice something easily
example: I believe you have a keen eye for details.
7. creative 創造的な独創的な
words: [adjective:形容詞] having good imagination or original ideas
example: I also think you are very creative, so I expect good results.
PART A_3
Make sentences using the given vocabulary words.
PART A_4
choice
Answer:
previous
Answer:
strict
Answer:
research
Answer:
promotional
Answer:
keen eye
Answer:
creative
Answer:
PART B_1
We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Tutor: “Hi, Yuri! I have a task for you. Kindly write a news article of your (1) choice.
Will this be your first time?”
Student: “No, it was also my task in my (2) previous job. I think I can do this task,
but please be a little (3) strict with me when you give your feedback.”
Tutor: I’ll take note of that. What were your other tasks in your previous job?
Student: I also did (4) research and made (5) promotional materials.
Tutor: “Impressive! I believe you have a (6) keen eye for details.
I also think you are very (7) creative, so I expect good results.”
Student: I will do my best, Ms. James. I will submit my article as soon as possible.
PART B_3
Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART B_4
Tutor: “Hi, Yuri! I have a task for you. Kindly write a news article of your (1) __________ .
Will this be your first time?”
Student: “No, it was also my task in my (2) __________ job. I think I can do this task,
but please be a little (3) __________ with me when you give your feedback.”
Tutor: I’ll take note of that. What were your other tasks in your previous job?
Student: I also did (4) __________ and made (5) __________ materials.
Tutor: “Impressive! I believe you have a (6) __________ for details.
I also think you are very (7) __________ , so I expect good results.”
Student: I will do my best, Ms. James. I will submit my article as soon as possible.
PART C
Your tutor will read the following statements.
Choose the appropriate response for each item.
PART C_1
Will this be your first time writing an article?
PART C_1
a. It wasn’t also my task in my previous job.
b. Maybe, it was my task in my previous job.
c. Kind of, it was my task in my previous job.
d. No, it was also my task in my previous job.
PART C_2
Please be a little strict with me when you give your feedback.
PART C_2
a. I’ll take note of that.
b. We’ll see.
c. Impressive!
d. I don’t think it’s necessary.
PART C_3
What were your other tasks?
PART C_3
a. I also did research.
b. I love playing computer games.
c. My hobbies are cooking and sleeping.
d. I can write songs.
PART C_4
I expect good results.
PART C_4
a. You’ll have them someday.
b. I’ll give them to you.
c. I’ll do my best.
d. I always give bad results.
PART C_5
When can you submit your work?
PART C_5
a. I will submit my article next year.
b. I will submit my article as soon as possible.
c. I’m not sure yet.
d. Maybe next time.
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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