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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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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

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to set action plans 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、行動計画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

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.

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

(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.

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）
Lesson10: Proposing products or services to clients顧客への製品やサービスの提案

2020年7月14日 weblio

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.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、顧客への製品やサービスの提案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

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.

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 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.

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）
Lesson9: Proposing projectsプロジェクトの提案

2020年7月14日 weblio

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.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、会議中のプロジェクト提案と重要な言葉を学びます。

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

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.

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

(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.

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）
Lesson8: Reporting progress進捗状況の報告

2020年7月14日 weblio

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.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、会議中の進捗報告と重要な言葉を学びます。

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

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.

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 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.

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）
Lesson7: Giving a speechスピーチをする

2020年7月14日 weblio

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.

このレッスンのゴールを確認しましょう。
この教材では、会議中のスピーチと重要な言葉を学びます。

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

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:

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.

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 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.

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）
Lesson6: Effective brainstorming効果的なブレーンストーミング

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to brainstorm ideas in a meeting 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、会議中のブレインストーミングと重要な言葉を学びます。

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

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.

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 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.

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）
Lesson9: Talking about skillsスキルの話

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

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

この教材では、スキルについて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.　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.

単語を使って文章を作ってみましょう。

PART A_4

choice

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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

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

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.

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）
Lesson5: Managing discussionsディスカッションの管理

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to manage discussions in a meeting 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、会議中のディスカッション統率と重要な言葉を学びます。

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

back up

provide support for someone or something

Sample Sentence:

pitch in

vigorously join in to help with a task or activity

Sample Sentence:

wrap up

end a meeting

Sample Sentence:

implement

put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect

Sample Sentence:

collaborate

work jointly on an activity or project

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 tasked to present the annual sales report for the past three years for ABC Electronics using the figures shown below.

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

Nowadays, most employees think that attending a meeting is a complete waste of time. According to a survey of U.S. professionals by Salary.com, meetings ranked as the number one office productivity killer. How would you change that kind of thinking among your employees?

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

What are the things that you should do when managing or conducting a meeting?

Answer:

Are careful planning and time management important when hosting a meeting? If yes, why? And if no, why not? Discuss your answer.

Answer:

How will you ensure that you have meaningful and productive discussions during meetings?

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）
Lesson4: Setting an agendaアジェンダの設定

2020年7月14日 weblio

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to set an agenda in a meeting 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、会議のアジェンダ設定と重要な言葉を学びます。

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

agenda

a list or outline of things to be done or considered

Sample Sentence:

minutes

the official notes kept during a meeting

Sample Sentence:

address

to resolve a problem

Sample Sentence:

go over

to check something in a careful or detailed way

Sample Sentence:

end up

turn out to be

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

In the upcoming interdepartmental meeting, you’re assigned to explain the 2016 Sales Report of Smartphone Units.

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 meeting with department heads, you need to relay the information about the 2016 Sales Report of Smartphone Units to your team and come up with an action plan for this year’s marketing and advertising plan. The decrease in sales in smartphone units in the 3rd quarter was due to the problem with the production around July. It resulted in the delay in product release.

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’d rather head the meeting than write the minutes.

Answer:

Setting an agenda is the most important part of a meeting.

Answer:

Long meetings are productive.

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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