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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.

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Business Meeting Practice 8: 会議 14

PART A_1

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

1. When wrapping up a meeting, especially a meeting where important decisions are made, it’s crucial to go through each point/decision to reaffirm the action to be taken.
2. Wrapping up a meeting is not the time to present new arguments or proposals. It is time to acknowledge what has been decided, and the steps that need to be taken.
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: It looks like we are prepared to move forward. We’ve decided that we must identify the weakness that led to the decline of the division.
B: Correct.
A: OK, then, let me confirm. The decisions taken here today are the following two points. First, before an acquisition, we have to conduct a SWOT analysis again. Second, we have to value our divisions more strictly, which will help us to decide whether to sell or not.
B: Yes, absolutely.
A: Great. I appreciate your hard work today. 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. Why do you think it’s important to clarify points and decisions at the end of meetings?
Answer:
2. Has your boss ever thanked his/her employees at the end of long 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 the head of a division. You will make resolutions and confirm decisions made in the meeting to wrap it up.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – Let me confirm…
– The decisions taken here today are…

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 3: 語彙習得 3

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and the meaning below. Please repeat after me. Then, please express your opinion about the statement in the discussion part.

PART A_2

Word: disadvantage
Meaning: downside ; an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success
Discussion: A good manager can always turn a disadvantage into an advantage.
PART A_3

Word: distribution
Meaning: the way something is divided and shared in a group or area
Discussion: The distribution of career opportunities and benefits to all employees in a company should be equal.
PART A_4

Word: employee
Meaning: someone who is paid to work for a person or company
Discussion: The employees are the most valuable assets of a company.
PART A_5

Word: employer
Meaning: a person or company that pays people to work for them
Discussion: A good modern employer should always treat people well.
PART A_6

Word: industry
Meaning: all the companies involved in a particular type of business
Discussion: The world should just completely get rid of the tobacco industry.
PART A_7

Word: environment
Meaning: the surroundings or conditions that you live or work in
Discussion: The working environment in a company can affect employees’ job satisfaction and motivation to work.
PART A_8

Word: estimate
Meaning: a written document saying how much it will probably cost to do a job
Discussion: Asking for an estimate significantly delays the progress of a project.
PART A_9

Word: experience
Meaning: knowledge that you get from doing a job, or from doing, seeing, or feeling something
Discussion: It is always better to hire someone with a long working experience.
PART A_10

Word: feedback
Meaning: an opinion from someone about something that you have done or made
Discussion: Employees should have the chance to give an evaluation or feedback of their bosses. Most companies today only require evaluation of employees from bosses.
PART A_11

Word: growth
Meaning: the process of growing, increasing, or developing
Discussion: Career growth, not salary, should be the motivation of employees.
PART A_12

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 A_13

25 Read-So-Well_Selected Essays Lesson 10

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. What’s your favorite app on your phone??

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will read aloud the sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

1. frail
2. tremble
3. roll off
4. glance
5. admonition
6. stream
PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART C_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. “We must do something about father,” said the son. “I’ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.”

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl! When the family glanced in Grandfather’s direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.

He asked the child sweetly, “What are you making? Just as sweetly, the boy responded, “Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.” The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather’s hand and gently led him back to the family table.

For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We will read aloud the sentences below. Please repeat after me.I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_2

1. A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table.
But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. “We must do something about father,” said the son. “I’ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.”
2. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl!
When the family glanced in Grandfather’s direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
3. He asked the child sweetly, “What are you making? Just as sweetly, the boy responded, “Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.” The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather’s hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART D_5

Now, please express your opinion about the story.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_6

1: What did you think about the story?
Answer:
2: What is the main point of the story?
Answer:
3: What is your favorite part?
Answer:
4: What is your favorite expression in the story?
Answer:

PART D_7

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 D_8

PART D_9

I recommend you to review the story and what you did in the lesson after this class.

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