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Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 7: 会議 13

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. When you want to confirm with yourself your understanding of someone’s opinion, say, “Do you mean…?” or “Let me make sure I understand you. You mean…?”
2. When you are pressed to explain more details, say, “To elaborate further on this point…”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Let me make sure I understand you. You mean you still believe we need to conduct all this research to confirm what we all know to be true, that is, the weakness of this company is the motorcycle division?
B: I know it sounds like a lot of extra work, and maybe you think our resources would be better spent elsewhere. But to elaborate further on this point, we simply can’t ignore other factors, factors that contribute to a company or division’s profitability.
A: So do you mean that even though we will probably end up selling the division, you still think these extra steps are required?
B: Correct. It means that we will be 100% secure in our decision to sell.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Do you find it easy to ask someone in a meeting to elaborate further on different ideas or topics?
Answer:
2. Have you ever been asked to explain yourself or elaborate further on a topic?
Answer:
3. Would you ask your boss to elaborate further on his/her idea? Why or why not?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You will practice sharing an idea, disagreeing with the idea, and asking your teammate to elaborate on the idea.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – Let me make sure I understand you. You mean…
– Correct. It means that…

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 3: 会議 9

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. When attempting to speak out in a meeting, use “Could I … ?” or “May I … ?” instead of “Can I … ?”
2. When attempting to voice your opinion in a meeting, you can say, “I think that…” If you want to strongly voice your opinion, use “definitely” or “I’m convinced that…”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Well, I think we can wrap it up now unless anyone else has something they would like to add.
B: Could I say something, please?
A: Of course. Please, go ahead.
B: I think that the weakness of this company can be attributed to the motorcycle division – it’s unprofitable and we’re going to pay the price eventually.
A: I see. Interesting perspective. And how would you choose to remedy this situation?
B: I’m convinced that our best solution is to redefine our core business, the foundation of this company.
A: I see you feel strongly about this
A: Yes, I do. I think that we need to take some time to consider this before moving forward.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Do you feel comfortable or nervous about offering your opinion in meetings?
Answer:
2. Has anyone made you feel bad for voicing your opinion honestly?
Answer:
3. Does your boss encourage open communication in meetings?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You want to express your opinion in your meeting.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the leader in your meeting.)
Expressions: – Could I…
– I think that…

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Presentation 10: プレゼン 10

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. When asking participants if they have any questions, you can say, “Now if you have any questions, I’ll do my best to answer them,” or “I’ll be happy to answer your questions.”
2. People often feel nervous about asking questions in front of others. To show your appreciation for their input, you can say, “That is a very good question,” or simply “Thank you for your question.”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Thank you for coming today. Now if you have any questions, I’ll do my best to answer them.
B: Yes, I have a question.
A: Go ahead, Kei.
B: Could you possibly clarify our strategy to make inroads into overseas markets? How can we best accomplish that?
A: That’s a very good question. I think we’ll need to work closely with our affiliates overseas, and work on building a strong international sales network. And obviously we’ll need to develop cross cultural training seminars.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. At your company, are staff given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of meetings and presentations?
Answer:
2. Have you ever had to field difficult questions from an audience?
Answer:
3. Do you think it’s important to thank people for their questions? Why or why not?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are in a meeting with other participants. Your teammate will ask you questions about online advertisement and you will answer them.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – Now if you have any questions, I’ll do my best to answer them.
– That is a very good question.

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 6: 会議 12

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. To express different degrees of disagreement, these expressions are useful: “I agree up to a point, but…,” “I cannot say that I accept your view,” and “I am absolutely opposed to.”
2. It’s important to remember that when you disagree with others in a professional setting, you should always try to propose an alternative idea. If you don’t, it will sound like you are only complaining and not making enough effort to help the team find a solution.
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: So, how do others feel about this. Any other insights to share?
B: Actually, I am absolutely opposed to this idea of selling so quickly.
A: Is that so. Do you care to elaborate?
B: Yes…it’s quite simple. We’re bypassing a vital step; that is before we sell, wouldn’t it be more prudent to determine what our weakness really is?
A: Sorry, I don’t follow. Didn’t we already determine our weaknesses in the motorcycle division?
B: Yes, but we have no strong evidence to back this up. We are neglecting to look closely at our competitors, to see what edge they actually have over us. Plus, we must consider the markets, and only then can we determine the actual cost of running the division.
A: I agree up to a point, but I can’t say I completely accept your view. Where does this leave us? How much longer will we be saddled with the motorcycle division?
B: As soon as we gather the necessary data, we’ll have all the information we need to pinpoint our weaknesses. Then we’ll be able to sell with confidence.
A: I see your point. It looks like we have a lot of work ahead of us.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Do you feel uncomfortable when disagreeing with a coworker? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. Do you believe that disagreement is an important step to making progress at work?
Answer:
3. Do you think learning to disagree politely, yet assertively, is an important skill?
Why or why not?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You will discuss a topic for discussion with your teammate. Practice using different degrees of disagreement using the expressions.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – I am absolutely opposed to this idea of..
– I agree up to a point, but I can’t say I completely accept your view.

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Presentation 9: プレゼン 9

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. When summing up the main points of a presentation, the following expression can be useful: “I’ve attempted to explain here that…”
2. In order to emphasize the most important points of a presentation, it’s convenient to say, “Before I finish, I would like to stress/reiterate that…”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: I’ve attempted to explain here the two points; First, to stay ahead of our competitors, we have to seek inroads into these markets. Secondly, we need to develop and adhere to a strong sales and marketing strategy.
B: Yes, the strategizing segment was useful.
A: Before I finish, I would like to stress that we really need to focus and stay on track. We cannot neglect any of the steps illustrated on the chart and in the report.
B: Yes, I think the chart will be a good reference.
A: I appreciate you all coming today; I know how busy everyone is this time of year,
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Do you think it’s necessary to reiterate certain points at the end of a presentation?
Answer:
2. Why do you think it might be necessary to show appreciation to colleagues and others for attending meetings and presentations?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are participating in a presentation. You need to stress the important points made during the meeting about advertising your products.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – I’ve attempted to explain here that…
– Before I finish, I would like to stress/reiterate that…

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 2: 会議 8

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. When asking people to share their opinions, use “What do you think?” or “I’d like to have your point of view.”
2. When you are in agreement with someone you can say, “I see what you mean.”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: The reason I called you all here today is to discuss a new acquisition. What company should we target next?
B: Acquire another company? Are you sure this is a good idea? I feel strongly that before we go down that road we need to conduct a SWOT analysis. I’d like to hear someone else’s point of view. It seems reckless to acquire another company at this time.
A: I see what you mean.
B: A SWOT analysis is what this project needs.
A: I was under a different impression, but I think you’ve provided some valuable insight into this matter
B: Yes, a SWOT analysis will help us to be guided in the right direction.
A: I appreciate your input. Yes, we will discuss this further, thank you.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Are you accustomed to being called on in meetings to share your opinion?
Answer:
2. Do you feel your boss values your opinion?
Answer:
3. Do you value the opinions of your coworkers?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are the leader in a meeting. You need to hear your teammate’s opinion.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – I’d like to have your point of view.
– I see what you mean.

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Presentation 8: プレゼン 8

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. Be sure to clarify units of currency during presentations. It might not always be apparent when viewing graphs, charts, etc.
2. There are variations in how different countries interpret figures. Before presenting to people from a different culture/country, be sure to research the proper way of expressing figures to avoid misunderstandings.
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Okay everyone. Please take a look at the graph on page four of this report.
B: Yes, I see a lot of information on this graph. What do these numbers tell us?
A: Thank you, Kei. Exactly the point I wish to make. First of all, you’ll notice the figure on the left is quite low.
B: Yes, I noticed that.
A: Now compare the figure on the left with the figure on the right, which is three million two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
B: That’s quite a large difference. What does that mean for our department?
A: It means we must absolutely reach our goal and do better next fiscal year.
B: So that higher number on the right equals higher profits?
A: Precisely.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Have you ever used graphs or charts to illustrate your point in a presentation?
Answer:
2. Can you easily interpret numerical data?
Answer:
3. Do you think graphs can be a useful tool in presentations? Why or why not?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are in a meeting with your teammates. You will explain the numerical data in your presentation with the use of a graph.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – Please take a look at the graph…
– You’ll notice the figure on the left is…

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 5: 会議 11

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. When you agree with someone’s idea, instead of keeping it to yourself, it’s important to show your support of the idea by expressing agreement.
2. To express different degrees of agreement, these expressions are useful: “I basically agree,” “I’m inclined to agree,” and “I agree completely.”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: I basically agree with you, Sue.
B: I’m really glad to hear that. Do you have any concerns?
A: Yes, actually. While I’m inclined to agree that the division needs to be sold, I think it’s a premature move. I think the division’s value needs to be evaluated first.
B: Yes, but if we know the division is not profitable, shouldn’t we just cut our losses and sell immediately?
A: No. We can’t rush this. First, we calculate the value, then sell. We can’t sell too low after all.
B: Yes…well, I basically agree.
A: So we’re on the same page then; once we know the value we can sell. Then we’ll be able to move forward.
B: Sounds like we can soon move forward with this.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Would you say you are skilled at joining the discussion and expressing agreement when it’s appropriate?
Answer:
2. Why do you think it’s important to join discussions at work?
Answer:
3. Have you ever proposed an idea at work and received approval from your boss?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are at the office. You will discuss a topic for discussion with your teammate.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate)
Expressions: – I basically agree with you
– Sounds like we can soon move forward with this

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 10: 会議 16

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. It is convenient if you take time to schedule the next meeting at the end of the current meeting, because all of the meeting participants are already there, meaning dates and times can easily be decided upon.
2. When trying to work out conflicting schedules, use “What day will suit you for the next meeting?”
3. When confirming the actual date of the next meeting, use “The next meeting will be…”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: OK, thanks, everyone. One more thing, we should probably try to schedule the next meeting now, while we’re all here together.
B: Good idea. What time frame are we looking at?
A: The end of next month. Ideally, we can schedule it for the final week of March.
B: I think that works for me.
A: Great. What day suits you?
B: I can do Thursday, but not Friday.
A: I think that works for me. How about Thursday, March 27th? Same time, 3:00?
B: Yes, that’s fine.
A: Okay, great. So the next meeting will be Thursday, March 27th at 3:00.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Does your company typically take the time to schedule the next meeting at the end of a current meeting?
Answer:
2. If so, do you think this is a convenient way to schedule meetings? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. Is it important to confirm all details of the next meeting, such as time? Why or why not?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are in a meeting with your teammates. Pretend that you have conflicting schedules and discuss which day works best for the next meeting.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – What day will suit you for the next meeting?
– The next meeting will be…

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 9: 会議 15

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. Before a meeting is closed, you should confirm there are no other agenda items or additional items that need to be discussed.
2. When closing a meeting, use “So, that’s it then,” or “I declare this meeting closed.”
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Just to confirm, are there any other pressing items that need to be discussed today?
B: I thought we might address the sales training today, but maybe we don’t have time for that.
A: I think that can definitely wait until the next meeting.
B: I think you’re right, Bob. So that’s it then?
A: Looks that way. I declare the meeting closed.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Have you ever closed a meeting?
Answer:
2. Have you ever tried to bring up a new topic for discussion at the end of a meeting?
Answer:
3. Why do you think it’s important to officially close meetings?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are in a meeting with other participants. You need to close the meeting for that day.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of the participants.)
Expressions: – So, that’s it then.
– I declare this meeting closed.
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