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Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 2: 語彙習得 2

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: comparison
Meaning: something that compares two or more people or things
Discussion: A manager should not make comparisons among his employees. Comparisons could make employees hate one another.
PART A_3

Word: competition
Meaning: a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else (like in business)
Discussion: Competition among office workers is always necessary and healthy.
PART A_4

Word: competitor
Meaning: an organization or country that is in commercial or economic competition with others
Discussion: A business must make its decisions based on what its competitors are doing in the market.
PART A_5

Word: confirmation
Meaning: verification ; proof
Discussion: When many people want to work for a company, that is a confirmation that that company is successful.
PART A_6

Word: cost
Meaning: the amount of money that you need to buy or do something
Discussion: The best way to reduce operations costs is to lay off workers.
PART A_7

Word: customer
Meaning: a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Discussion: The customer is always right.
PART A_8

Word: debt
Meaning: an amount of money that you owe someone
Discussion: All successful businesses have debts.
PART A_9

Word: deficit
Meaning: the amount by which the money that you spend is more than the money that you receive
Discussion: A business should just close down if it always experiences a deficit.
PART A_10

Word: department
Meaning: a division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop
Discussion: If a company has more departments, it means it’s more successful.
PART A_11

Word: description
Meaning: something that tells you what someone or something is like
Discussion: It is always helpful to read the full description of a product before buying it.
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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Basic10: 仕事帰りの飲み会 | After-Work Drinks

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

1. heavy drinker
2. join us
3. neat
4. on the rocks
5. tipsy
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Hi, are you going home soon?
B: Yes, why?
A: Our team’s going to grab some drinks at the bar next to
our building. Do you want to join us?
B: Sure, I’d love to. After today’s work, I think I need a drink.
A: Great! You need to blow off some steam.
B: Yeah, I’ll probably just have two bottles of beer.
A: You’re not a heavy drinker.
B: Not really. I get tipsy after one bottle. What do you usually
drink after work?
A: I usually have rum on the rocks.
B: Wow! My alcohol tolerance is too low for rum.
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

Please choose the most appropriate response. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

1: Hi, are you going home soon?
a. Wow!
b. Yes, why?
c. Sure, I’d love to.
PART C_3

2: Do you want to join us?
a. Wow!
b. Yes, why?
c. Sure, I’d love to.
PART C_4

3: After today’s work, I think I need a drink.
a. Great! You need to blow off some steam.
b. You’re not a heavy drinker.
c. I get tipsy after one bottle.
PART C_5

4: Yeah, I’ll probably just have two bottles of beer.
a. Great! You need to blow off some steam.
b. You’re not a heavy drinker.
c. I get tipsy after one bottle.
PART C_6

5: What do you usually drink after work?
a. Great! You need to blow off some steam.
b. I’ll probably just have two bottles of beer.
c. I usually have rum on the rocks.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART C_8

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. What do you usually do after work?
Answer:
2. Is drinking after work good?
Answer:
3. What are other ways to relieve stress after a long day?
Answer:
PART D_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 D_4

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Basic5: 就業規則を説明する | Explaining Company Rules

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

1. memo
2. orientation
3. rules and regulations
4. should
5. strict
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Welcome to Yoshima Group of Companies!
B: Thank you. I am glad to be a part of this company.
A: In this orientation, we will talk about our company rules and regulations.
B: All right, sir.
A: Since you are a new employee, you need to know that the company is very strict with attendance. We should be here before 9 in the morning, and we take our lunch break at 12.
B: Are we allowed to bring food to our work area?
A: Yes, you are allowed to bring food to your work area.
B: Can we eat snacks during work?
A: No, you can’t eat snacks during work.
B: All right, sir. What happens if we come in late?
A: On the first instance, you will be warned. If it happens again, you
will be given a memo. If it happens for the third time in a month, you
will be suspended for a week.
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

Please choose the most appropriate response. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

1: Welcome to Yoshima Group of Companies!
a. All right, sir. What happens if we come in late?
b. Thank you. I am glad to be a part of this company.
c. Can we eat snacks during work?
PART C_3

2: We will talk about our company rules and regulations.
a. Yes, you can.
b. Thank you.
c. All right, sir
PART C_4

3: Are we allowed to bring food to our work area?
a. Yes, you are.
b. All right, sir.
c. No, you can’t.
PART C_5

4: Can we eat snacks during work?
a. Yes, you are.
b. All right, sir.
c. No, you can’t.
PART C_6

5: What happens if we come in late?
a. Yes, you are allowed to bring food to your work area.
b. In this orientation, we will talk about our company rules.
c. If it happens for the third time in a month, you will be suspended.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART C_8

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. What should you do if a company rule is not clear to you?
Answer:
2. Why are company rules important?
Answer:
3. Do you like your company’s rules and regulations? Explain.
Answer:
PART D_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 D_4

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 10: 語彙習得 10

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: fund
Meaning: provide with money for a particular purpose
Discussion: Corporations should fund institutions and charities to lessen their taxes.
PART A_3

Word: improve
Meaning: make or become better
Discussion: All employers must organize regular training programs to improve their employees’ skills.
PART A_4

Word: increase
Meaning: become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree
Discussion: Team building activities can increase productivity.
PART A_5

Word: inform
Meaning: give (someone) facts or information; tell
Discussion: Employees should be allowed to take a leave without informing their superiors.
PART A_6

Word: install
Meaning: place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use
Discussion: Installing CCTVs could decrease employee’s motivation to work.
PART A_7

Word: invest
Meaning: expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture
Discussion: This is the best time to invest in education-related businesses such as online schools for languages, business and commerce.
PART A_8

Word: invoice
Meaning: bill; charge
Discussion: Every invoice should be paid right away.
PART A_9

Word: join
Meaning: to become a member of an organization
Discussion: Companies should join different affiliations or organizations to gain more connection.
PART A_10

Word: lend
Meaning: grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it shall be returned
Discussion: Companies should lend money to tenured employees on certain conditions.
PART A_11

Word: manage
Meaning: lead; head; direct
Discussion: Managing people is all about delegating tasks. A manager doesn’t have to do anything else.
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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Basic4: 資料更新を頼む | Asking for an Update

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

1. start
2. suggested
3. that’s fine…
4. update
5. What can I do for you?
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Hi. I’m from the Marketing Division.
B: Hello. What can I do for you?
A: I would like to follow up on our request.
B: Is this about the changes on the event proposal?
A: Yes, sir. We were hoping to get an update soon so we can start.
B: I just came from a meeting about the changes you suggested and I’ll give you an update before 5 p.m. today.
A: Thank you, sir. Should we expect a call or an e-mail?
B: I’ll give you the update by e-mail if that’s all right?
A: Yes, that’s fine.
B: Okay, then.
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

Please choose the most appropriate response. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

1: Hi. I’m from the Marketing Division.
a. Hello. What can I do for you?
b. Should we expect a call or an e-mail?
c. I would like to follow up on our request.
PART C_3

2: Is this about the changes on the event proposal?
a. When is the event?
b. Yes, sir.
c. No, it’s fine.
PART C_4

3: We were hoping to get an update soon so we can start.
a. I’ll give you an update before 5 p.m.
b. Yes, that’s fine.
c. No, it’s fine.
PART C_5

4: Should we expect a call or an e-mail?
a. What can I do for you?
b. Okay, then.
c. I’ll give you the update by e-mail.
PART C_6

5: I’ll give you the update by e-mail if that’s all right?
a. Thank you, sir.
b. Yes, that’s fine.
c. I would like to follow up on our request.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART C_8

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. When should one ask for an update on a project?
Answer:
2. What should you do if you don’t get a response after you follow up on something?
Answer:
3. What is the best means of asking for an update(e-mail, phone call, text message)? Why?
Answer:
PART D_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 D_4

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 9: 語彙習得 9

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: dispatch
Meaning: send off to a destination for a purpose
Discussion: Team leaders can dispatch their subordinates anywhere they want.
PART A_3

Word: distribute
Meaning: give shares of (something); deal out
Discussion: Company sales bonus should be distributed equally to employees no matter how well or bad they perform.
PART A_4

Word: divide
Meaning: separate or be separated into parts
Discussion: Spreading rumors divide a team.
PART A_5

Word: employ
Meaning: give work to (someone) and pay them for it
Discussion: Companies should start to employ more persons with disabilities.
PART A_6

Word: encourage
Meaning: give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
Discussion: The only way to encourage an applicant to work in your company is to attract him/her with salary and other financial benefits.
PART A_7

Word: establish
Meaning: set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis
Discussion: An organization’s yearly action plan must be established ahead of time.
PART A_8

Word: estimate
Meaning: roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of
Discussion: Executives can estimate budget for projects even without facts and figures as bases.
PART A_9

Word: exchange
Meaning: an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same type or value) in return
Discussion: Different companies of the same industry must organize themselves to exchange ideas and work procedures.
PART A_10

Word: extend
Meaning: cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider
Discussion: Extending working hours could greatly affect an employee’s motivation to work.
PART A_11

Word: fix
Meaning: fasten (something) securely in a particular place or position
Discussion: One of the tasks of a manager is to fix the problems of his/her subordinates.
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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 8: 語彙習得 8

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: confirm
Meaning: establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case)
Discussion: If the HR manager receives complaints about an employee’s behavior, he or she should confirm the details with the said employee immediately.
PART A_3

Word: consider
Meaning: think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision
Discussion: Hiring managers consider an applicant’s relevant work experience as an advantage.
PART A_4

Word: convince
Meaning: cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something
Discussion: It has become more and more difficult for companies to convince consumers to buy their products.
PART A_5

Word: count
Meaning: to tally, calculate, or compute
Discussion: Petty cash should be counted and balanced at a specific schedule.
PART A_6

Word: decide
Meaning: come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration
Discussion: Managers should decide based on facts rather than emotions.
PART A_7

Word: decrease
Meaning: the act of becoming smaller or of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
Discussion: A decrease in sales profit can be blamed on a single factor only.
PART A_8

Word: deliver
Meaning: bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or ordered goods) to the proper recipient or address; state in a formal manner
Discussion: It is better for job applicants to deliver their documents to the company in person than to send them through e-mail.
PART A_9

Word: develop
Meaning: grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate
Discussion: Products and systems should be developed only when needed.
PART A_10

Word: discount
Meaning: a deduction from the usual cost of something, typically given for prompt or advance payment or to a special category of buyers
Discussion: Giving discounts on your products is not a good way to attract a customer-base.
PART A_11

Word: dismiss
Meaning: order or allow to leave; send away; discharge from employment or office
Discussion: Regular employees can be dismissed anytime the company wants to, even without a valid reason
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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 7: 語彙習得 7

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: build
Meaning: construct; assemble
Discussion: If you want to build a business or a career, you need to have a vision and the passion to pursue your vision.
PART A_3

Word: buy
Meaning: to purchase, acquire, or obtain
Discussion: Economists say that it’s best to buy gold when the dollar’s exchange value is low.
PART A_4

Word: calculate
Meaning: to compute or determine
Discussion: Sure, some entrepreneurs make a lot of money, but if you calculate the amount of stress-inducing work and time it takes and multiply that by the low likelihood of success, it is not a great way to get rich.
PART A_5

Word: cancel
Meaning: decide or announce that an arranged or planned event will not take place
Discussion: Applicants should be professional enough to notify employers if they want to cancel their interview schedules.
PART A_6

Word: change
Meaning: make or become different
Discussion: An attitude can change a perspective.
PART A_7

Word: charge
Meaning: demand (an amount) as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied
Discussion: Business trip expenses should be charged to the company, not to its employees.
PART A_8

Word: check
Meaning: to examine, inspect, scrutinize, or survey
Discussion: Manufacturing companies should not take quality checks of their products for granted.
PART A_9

Word: choose
Meaning: to pick or select
Discussion: Employees should have the freedom to choose wherever they want to sit in the office.
PART A_10

Word: complain
Meaning: express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a state of affairs or an event
Discussion: Employees have the right to complain for mistreatment at work.
PART A_11

Word: complete
Meaning: having all the necessary or appropriate parts; lacking nothing
Discussion: New employees should be required to complete all necessary training before doing actual work.
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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 6: 語彙習得 6

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: accept
Meaning: believe or regard (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct
Discussion: Companies should only accept applicants from prestigious schools.
PART A_3

Word: add
Meaning: increase the size, number, or amount
Discussion: Every single thing that an employee does should add to his company’s improvement and profits.
PART A_4

Word: admit
Meaning: confess; accept
Discussion: A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
PART A_5

Word: advertise
Meaning: to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell
Discussion: Each and every product, business and organization must have the freedom to advertise anywhere, anytime.
PART A_6

Word: advise
Meaning: offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone
Discussion: Employees who plan to resign must advise their employers at least 2 months in advance.
PART A_7

Word: afford
Meaning: have enough money to pay for
Discussion: Everyone who ventures into a business can afford great financial losses.
PART A_8

Word: approve
Meaning: officially agree to or accept as satisfactory
Discussion: Team leaders or supervisors can approve a decision or give a go signal in the absence of the manager.
PART A_9

Word: authorize
Meaning: give official permission for or approval to; allow; permit
Discussion: Our government must authorize all foreign companies who wish to do business in this country.
PART A_10

Word: avoid
Meaning: keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something)
Discussion: To avoid growing conflicts, each company must have an HR Employee Relations officer.
PART A_11

Word: borrow
Meaning: take and use (something that belongs to someone else) with the intention of returning it
Discussion: Companies must not allow employees to borrow money from each other.
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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Basic3: 仕事を頼む | Requests at Work

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

1. meeting with…
2. purpose
3. request
4. set up
5. would you like to…
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Hi! Is Mr. Gareth there?
B: He’s not here, I’m sorry. Would you like to leave a message?
A: Yes. Could you tell him that I’d like to request a meeting with him?
B: Sure, I can arrange that for you.
A: That’s great, thank you. When is he available next week?
B: Next week, hmm, let me check. He’s available on Monday and
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
A: Could you set up our meeting on Monday at 10 a.m. in his office?
B: Sure. I’ll have to ask about the purpose of this meeting.
A: It’s about the budget for our Alpha Project.
B: Okay. I’ll send you an e-mail confirming your meeting with him.
A: Thank you.
B: No problem.
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

Please choose the most appropriate response. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

1: Hi! Is Mr. Gareth there?
a. He’s not here, I’m sorry.
b. Sure, I can arrange that for you.
c. Thank you.
PART C_3

2: Could you tell him that I’d like to request a meeting with him?
a. Sure. I’ll have to ask for about purpose of this meeting.
b. Sure, I can arrange that for you.
c. It’s about the budget for our Alpha Project.
PART C_4

3: When is he available next week?
a. Sure, I can arrange that for you.
b. It’s about the budget for our Alpha Project.
c. He’s available on Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
PART C_5

4: Could you set up our meeting on Monday at 10AM in his office?
a. Thank you.
b. Hi!
c. Sure.
PART C_6

5: I’ll have to ask about purpose of this meeting.
a. It’s about the budget for our Alpha Project.
b. I’ll send you an e-mail confirming your meeting with him.
c. Sure, I can arrange that for you.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART C_8

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. How do you make requests at work?
Answer:
2. Have you made requests to your boss before? Talk about it.
Answer:
3. What are the most difficult requests to make at work?
Answer:
PART D_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 D_4

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