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Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Vocabulary 5: 語彙習得 5

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: refund
Meaning: an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with something you have bought
Discussion: Each and every customer is entitled to a refund.
PART A_3

Word: reminder
Meaning: something that makes you remember something else
Discussion: Failure in business or at work is a reminder that at least, you’re trying to do something new. Taking risks and failure from risks are necessary to succeed.
PART A_4

Word: report
Meaning: an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body
Discussion: Marketing and financial reports do not lie.
PART A_5

Word: responsibility
Meaning: something that it is your job or duty to deal with
Discussion: All businesses and companies have a social responsibility to make the world a better place.
PART A_6

Word: risk
Meaning: the possibility of something bad happening
Discussion: In a world that changes quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.
PART A_7

Word: retailer
Meaning: someone who sells products to the public
Discussion: Most retailers fail to deliver high-quality food, good service and good store experience.
PART A_8

Word: sales
Meaning: the part of a company that deals with selling things
Discussion: Everyone is in sales. Maybe you don’t hold the title of salesperson, but if the business you are in requires you to deal with people, you are in sales.
PART A_9

Word: supply
Meaning: a stock of a resource
Discussion: Our society has a big supply of workers but not enough jobs.
PART A_10

Word: turnover
Meaning: income or revenue ; the rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced
Discussion: A high turnover rate in a company is bad for business. Employers should consider more ways to try to keep their employees.
PART A_11

Word: wholesaler
Meaning: a business that buys in bulk and sells to resellers rather than to consumers
Discussion: With the growth of the Internet, wholesalers will lose their importance as consumers get more opportunities to transact directly with manufacturers.
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 4: 語彙習得 4

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: loss
Meaning: an amount of money lost by a business or organization
Discussion: Every company must be ready to face great financial losses because they are going to come, eventually.
PART A_3

Word: mistake
Meaning: something that you do or think that is wrong
Discussion: The biggest mistake a business could ever make is to ignore the feedback from its customers.
PART A_4

Word: objective
Meaning: something that you are trying to achieve
Discussion: If the main and only objective of a company is to earn profits, it will not succeed.
PART A_5

Word: offer
Meaning: to give or provide something
Discussion: Any customer-oriented business should offer solutions to clients’ problems quickly. If a business can’t do this, it will not succeed.
PART A_6

Word: opinion
Meaning: a thought or belief about something or someone
Discussion: The problem with big businesses is, they don’t take time to get the opinion of their employees. They only rely on the opinion of the managers, supervisors and executives.
PART A_7

Word: option
Meaning: choice
Discussion: At work, sometimes failure is not an option; it’s a normal phase that everybody experiences. How you cope with failure is what matters.
PART A_8

Word: output
Meaning: the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry
Discussion: The longer a person spends time working, the lesser his output.
PART A_9

Word: product
Meaning: something that is made or grown to be sold
Discussion: The cheapest product always wins
PART A_10

Word: profit
Meaning: earnings; income; gain
Discussion: Profit is not the legitimate purpose of business. The legitimate purpose of business is to provide a product or service that
people need and do it so well that it’s profitable.
PART A_11

Word: promotion
Meaning: the action of raising someone to a higher position or rank
Discussion: As an employee gets more promotion at work, he becomes less happy and more stressed.
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）
Basic2: 昼休憩 | Lunch Break

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. sounds good
2. swamped
3. time for lunch
4. urgent
5. will be here in…
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: It’s almost time for lunch.
B: Oh, right. Are you having lunch here?
A: We’re going out. Do you want to have lunch with us?
B: I wish, but I’m swamped.
A: Is it something urgent?
B: I need to finish my report before 3 p.m.
A: Too bad. Do you want me to get you something to eat?
B: No, thanks! I ordered food and it will be here in five minutes.
A: What did you order?
B: I ordered a tempura bento meal at Tokyo’s Finest.
A: Sounds good. We’re having lunch there.
B: Enjoy your lunch!
A: You too. Later!
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: Are you having lunch here?
a. We’re going out.
b. Around noon.
c. No, thank you.
PART C_3

2: Do you want to have lunch with us?
a. Oh, right.
b. I wish, but I’m swamped.
c. Too bad.
PART C_4

3: Is it something urgent?
a. We’re having lunch there.
b. I wish, but I’m swamped.
c. I need to finish my report before 3 P.M.
PART C_5

4: Do you want me to get you something to eat?
a. You too.
b. No, thanks.
c. Enjoy your lunch!
PART C_6

5: What did you order?
a. I ordered a tempura bento meal.
b. I like tempura.
c. We’re having lunch there.
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. Who do you usually have lunch with?
Answer:
2. Is it healthy to eat while working? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. Do you like eating out or staying in your work area for lunch? Discuss.
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）
Basic9: 仕事の調子が悪い日 | Bad Day 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. messed up
2. not that bad
3. stressful
4. will get better
5. you’re doing great
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: How was your day?
B: It’s a bit messed up.
A: Really? Why?
B: My boss was in a bad mood the whole day today. He was giving me a hard time.
A: Sorry to hear that. I’m sure it’s been a stressful day for you.
B: Yeah, but I’m fine. What about you?
A: I think I’m bad at doing my job. It’s depressing.
B: You’re new so it’s normal. I’m sure you will get better.
A: I really hope I improve.
B: I’m sure you will. Just do your best all the time.
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: How was your day?
a. I really hope I improve.
b. Yeah, but I’m fine.
c. It’s a bit messed up.
PART C_3

2: It’s a bit messed up.
a. Yeah, but I’m fine.
b. Really? Why?
c. I’m sure you will.
PART C_4

3: My boss was in a bad mood the whole day today. He was giving me a hard time.
a. Sorry to hear that.
b. I really hope I improve.
c. Yeah, but I’m fine.
PART C_5

4: I think I’m bad at doing my job. It’s depressing.
a. How was your day?
b. You’re new so it’s normal.
c. Yeah, but I’m fine.
PART C_6

5: I really hope I improve.
a. I’m sure you will.
b. Really? Why?
c. Sorry to hear that.
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 do you usually have a bad day at work?
Answer:
2. How do you encourage a co-worker who is having a bad day at work?
Answer:
3. What do you usually do when you’re having a stressful day 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

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

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words, the meaning, and the example sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

PART A_2

Word: commence
Meaning: begin
Example Sentence: We will commence as soon as everyone receives the progress report.
PART A_3

Word: comment
Meaning: express one’s opinions or thoughts
Example Sentence: Please write your comments on a piece of paper and we’ll collect them before the meeting ends so we can address them next time.
PART A_4

Word: conference
Meaning: formal meeting for discussion, esp. a regular one held by an organization ; a conference is bigger than a meeting and could last for 2 or more days
Example Sentence: Our head office in Japan will host this year’s conference. I’m sure it’s going to be interesting.
PART A_5

Word: conference call
Meaning: telephone meeting between three or more people in different locations
Example Sentence: Please don’t put any call through for an hour. I’ll be in a conference call.
PART A_6

Word: confidential
Meaning: private; not to be shared
Example Sentence: The details about this project should be kept confidential until the actual launch. We don’t want our competitors to steal our ideas.
PART A_7

Word: consensus
Meaning: general agreement
Example Sentence: There was a consensus among the board of directors to stop this research until further notice.
PART A_8

Word: deadline
Meaning: due date for completion
Example Sentence: If you think you won’t be able to complete your task on your deadline, please inform us right away.
PART A_9

Word: designate
Meaning: assign
Example Sentence: I will designate Sheila to record the minutes of our meeting.
PART A_10

Word: formality
Meaning: a procedure (often unnecessary) that has to be followed due to a rule
Example Sentence: This vote is just a formality. We know who our next president will be.
PART A_11

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

PART A_12

PART B_1

Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.

PART B_2

1. Please ________ this task to someone you can trust. This file contains a lot of sensitive information.
2. It’s all right to hold our AGM here but we need to rent a bigger space for the ________.
3. You do understand that by signing this contract, you agree not to reveal any of the company’s ________ information to anyone, right?
4. The conference shall ________ at exactly 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
5. If the board of directors does not reach a ________ on an appropriate plan of action, they will put it to a vote.
PART B_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 B_4

PART C_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the word you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_2

word: designate
.
word: commence
.
word: confidential
.

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

Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Basic8: 上司との会話 | Talking to your Boss

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. improve more on
2. let me know
3. profit
4. progress
5. work on
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: Good morning, sir.
B: Good morning! You wanted to talk about your evaluation. Is it right?
A: Yes, sir. I just want to know my progress in this company.
B: That’s great to hear. It means you really care about your job.
A: I do. It doesn’t have to be detailed. I know you’re busy, sir.
B: Okay. You’re really doing well in sales and marketing. Our profit has increased. However, you can improve more on working with a group.
A: Yes, I got feedback about my ability to work well with others.
B: I’m sure you’ll get used to working with a team. It’ll just take time to adjust.
A: I hope so, sir. Thank you for the time.
B: No problem. If you need anything else, let me know.
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: Good morning! You wanted to talk about your evaluation. Is it right?
a. Yes, sir.
b. Okay.
c. No problem.
PART C_3

2: I just want to know my progress in this company.
a. Thank you for the time.
b. No problem.
c. That’s great to hear.
PART C_4

3: It means you really care about your job.
a. I hope so, sir.
b. I do.
c. No problem.
PART C_5

4: Yes, I got feedback about my ability to work well with others.
a. Okay. You’re really doing well in sales and marketing.
b. No problem. If you need anything else, let me know.
c. I’m sure you’ll get used to working with a team.
PART C_6

5: I hope so, sir. Thank you for the time.
a. I’m sure you’ll get used to working with a team.
b. No problem. If you need anything else, let me know.
c. Our profit has increased.
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. Do you feel comfortable, shy, or nervous when you talk to your boss?
Answer:
2. What do you usually talk about with your boss?
Answer:
3. What is your boss like?
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）
Basic7: 名刺交換 | Business Card Exchange

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. former co-workers
2. give me a call
3. How can I reach you?
4. on my own
5. programmer
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: So, what do you do?
B: I’m a programmer.
A: Really? Are you working for a big company?
B: No, I’m on my own. I get my clients from friends and former co-workers.
A: You know, I’m looking for someone who could create a system for my café.
B: Really? I’ve done a lot of work for cafés and restaurants.
A: That’s great. I’d love to talk more about this, but I have to go. Could we set up a meeting? How can I reach you?
B: Yes, sure. Please accept my business card. You can contact me by e-mail more easily.
A: Thanks, and this is my business card. Could you give me a call on Monday morning?
B: Sure, 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: What do you do?
a. No, I’m on my own.
b. I’m a programmer.
c. Sure, no problem.
PART C_3

2: Really? Are you working for a big company?
a. That’s great.
b. I’m a programmer.
c. No, I’m on my own.
PART C_4

3: You know, I’m looking for someone who could create a system for my café.
a. Yes, sure.
b. Really? I’ve done a lot of work for cafés and restaurants.
c. I get my clients from friends and former co-workers.
PART C_5

4: Could we set up a meeting?
a. Yes, sure.
b. No, I’m on my own.
c. I’m a programmer.
PART C_6

5: Please accept my business card. You can contact me by e-mail more easily.
a. Thanks, and this is my business card.
b. Really? I’ve done a lot of work for cafés and restaurants.
c. Really? Are you working for a big company?
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. Why is a business card important?
Answer:
2. When do you usually exchange business cards?
Answer:
3. What is the best way to give your business card? What is the best way to receive someone’s business card?
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）
Basic6: 物を借りる | Borrowing and Returning

    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. may I borrow…
    2. stapler
    3. sure, no problem
    4. thank you
    5. you’re welcome
    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 busy?
    B: A little bit, why? Do you need anything?
    A: Actually, yes. You’re going to the accounting office later. Is it right?
    B: Yes! I’ll go there after I finish my report.
    A: Do you mind returning this book to the accounting manager for me? I borrowed it from him last week.
    B: No, not at all. Is there anything else you need?
    A: Is it okay if I borrow your stapler? I lost mine.
    B: Sure, no problem.
    A: Thanks. Is it all right if I return it this afternoon?
    B: It’s fine, but could you return it before 4 p.m.?
    A: Sure, I’ll have it back by 3:30.
    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 busy?
    a. Sure, no problem.
    b. A little bit.
    c. I’ll have it back soon.
    PART C_3

    2: You’re going to the accounting office later. Is it right?
    a. A little bit.
    b. Yes! I’ll go there after I finish my report.
    c. Sure, no problem.
    PART C_4

    3: Do you mind returning this book to the accounting manager for me?
    a. No, not at all.
    b. I lost mine.
    c. Do you need anything?
    PART C_5

    4: Is it okay if I borrow your stapler?
    a. Sure, no problem.
    b. A little bit.
    c. No, not at all.
    PART C_6

    5: Could you return it before 4 p.m.?
    a. After I finish my report.
    b. No, not at all.
    c. Sure, I’ll have it back by 3:30.
    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. Do you usually borrow your co-workers’ things?
    Answer:
    2. What do you do when your co-worker forgets to return your stuff?
    Answer:
    3. What do you do when you forget to return your co-worker’s stuff?
    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）
Business Meeting (Vocabulary 2): 会議 2

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words, the meaning, and the example sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

PART A_2

Word: ballot
Meaning: a type of vote, usually in writing and in secret
Example Sentence: The result of the ballot will be released
at the end of the week.
PART A_3

Word: board of directors
Meaning: group of elected members of an organization/company who meet to make decisions
Example Sentence: The board of directors will gather for an informal meeting at The Century Hotel Cafe.
PART A_4

Word: boardroom
Meaning: a large meeting room, which often has one long table and many chairs
Example Sentence: The boardroom has already been reserved so we’ll have to meet somewhere else. Could you check if the executive lounge is available?
PART A_5

Word: brainstorm
Meaning: thinking to gather ideas
Example Sentence: I called this impromptu meeting so we could brainstorm some creative ideas for our new project.
PART A_6

Word: casting vote
Meaning: deciding vote (usually by the chairman) when the votes are otherwise equal
Example Sentence: The casting vote won her a seat in the board of directors.
PART A_7

Word: chairperson / chair
Meaning: the person who leads or presides at a meeting
Example Sentence: As chairperson, I have to make sure everything is in place for the meeting next month.
PART A_8

Word: clarification / verification
Meaning: explanation/proof that something is true/understood
Example Sentence: Could someone please provide a clarification for this week’s company expenses?
PART A_9

Word: closing remarks
Meaning: last thoughts spoken in a meeting (i.e. reminders, thank you)
Example Sentence: It is impolite to leave while the chair is giving his closing remarks.
PART A_10

Word: collaborate
Meaning: work together as a pair/group
Example Sentence: We can only accomplish this project if we collaborate with the accounting team.
PART A_11

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

PART A_12

PART B_1

Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.

PART B_2

1. Employees from Japan __________ virtually with workers from Thailand to eliminate transportation costs and maximize time.
2. We have been working on this advertisement for three months and we have not progressed. We really need to sit down and __________ so we can come up with fresh ideas.
3. The position to serve as treasurer this year was given to him because of the __________ decision.
4. I called this emergency meeting because our auditors are coming next week and I need a __________ on some of the information in our financial statement.
5. The board of directors are currently meeting at the __________ so we can’t use it until 1:00 p.m.
PART B_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 B_4

PART C_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the word you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_2

word: collaborate
.
word: chairperson
.
word: brainstorm
.

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

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

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words, the meaning, and the example sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

PART A_2

Word: at stake
Meaning: at risk; in danger of being lost
Example Sentence: We have to do our best to increase our sales this year because a lot of jobs are at stake.
PART A_3

Word: back to the drawing board
Meaning: to start something over again, and go back to the planning stage of something
Example Sentence: The board of directors did not like Martin’s design so he has to go back to the drawing board.
PART A_4

Word: ballpark figure
Meaning: an approximate number, a rough figure, a general idea of something
Example Sentence: Please give me a ballpark figure of the amount we lost last month so I can adjust my report, thank you.
PART A_5

Word: bottom line
Meaning: (1) Literal definition: The last number on a profit and loss statement – the total earnings that a company takes in.
(2) Figurative definition: The final result or the final outcome. The most important point
Example Sentence: So the bottom line is, if we don’t earn enough for the company this year, we’re going to have to let many of our workers go.
PART A_6

Word: call it a day
Meaning: to stop working for the day
Example Sentence: Everyone worked really hard today, I guess we can call it a day and come back with fresh ideas tomorrow.
PART A_7

Word: cut corners
Meaning: complete a task in the fastest, easiest and cheapest way possible; usually when someone cuts corners, the quality of the work is reduced
Example Sentence: I’m giving you this task early because I don’t want you to cut corners. Make the team proud.
PART A_8

Word: get down to business
Meaning: to stop making small talk and start talking about serious topics related to business
Example Sentence: Since everyone is here, I think we can get down to business.
PART A_11

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

PART A_12

PART B_1

Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.

PART B_2

1. I’m really tired, could we please _________________ and just continue tomorrow?
2. The manager spent the entire two hours giving a lot of examples and excuses for us. The _________________ really is, we’re not doing well as a team. He was just being nice.
3. I need this done by tomorrow but I barely even started. I think I should _________________ but I’m sure my supervisor will notice it.
4. We’ve already wasted enough time, let’s _________________, please.
5. The board of directors rejected our plan so we have to _________________ as soon as possible.
PART B_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 B_4

PART C_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the word you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_2

word: at stake
.
word: bottom line
.
word: get down to business
.

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

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