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Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）
Basic2: 昼休憩 | Lunch Break

2020年9月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

単語とフレーズを読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

最も適切な返答を選びましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。

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.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

単語とフレーズを読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

最も適切な返答を選びましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。

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.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月22日 weblio PH

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.

単語、意味、例文を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

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.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(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.

上で習った単語を使って空欄を埋めましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

習った単語を使って文章を作りましょう。

(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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

単語とフレーズを読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

最も適切な返答を選びましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。

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.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

単語とフレーズを読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

最も適切な返答を選びましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。

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.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

単語とフレーズを読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(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.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

最も適切な返答を選びましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。

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.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月21日 weblio PH

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.

単語、意味、例文を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

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.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(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.

上で習った単語を使って空欄を埋めましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

習った単語を使って文章を作りましょう。

(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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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

2020年9月21日 weblio PH

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.

単語、意味、例文を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

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.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(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.

上で習った単語を使って空欄を埋めましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

習った単語を使って文章を作りましょう。

(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.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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 5): 会議 5

2020年9月21日 weblio PH

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.

単語、意味、例文を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

PART A_2

Word:	participant
Meaning:	person who attends and joins in an event
Example Sentence:	Please make sure that each participant receives a digital copy of this morning’s presentation.

PART A_3

Word:	proxy vote
Meaning:	a vote cast by one person for or in place of another
Example Sentence:	We are not going to allow proxy votes next month so make sure you attend the meeting.

PART A_4

Word:	punctual
Meaning:	on time (not late)
Example Sentence:	Participants from the head office are always punctual so make sure no one from our branch comes in late for the conference.

PART A_5

Word:	recommend
Meaning:	suggest
Example Sentence:	I recommend that you bring last month’s report so we can compare it with this month’s.

PART A_6

Word:	show of hands
Meaning:	raised hands to express an opinion in a vote
Example Sentence:	From the show of hands it appears that everyone is in favor of increasing the budget for the new office building.

PART A_7

Word:	strategy
Meaning:	plan to make something work
Example Sentence:	Your committee will have to come up with a strategy to attract more teenagers to use our services.

PART A_8

Word:	unanimous
Meaning:	in complete agreement; united in opinion
Example Sentence:	The heads of the department were unanimous in their approval of the extension of her contract with us.

PART A_9

Word:	vote
Meaning:	to express (the expression of) an opinion in a group by voice, hand, ballot, etc.
Example Sentence:	If you want your voice to be heard, you need to at least vote on the motion to extend our working hours on Fridays.

PART A_10

Word:	wrap up
Meaning:	finish
Example Sentence:	I’m sorry we have to wrap up now because I have a scheduled meeting in 5 minutes. Thank you for coming.

PART A_11

Now, let’s review some words.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(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.

上で習った単語を使って空欄を埋めましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

PART B_2

1.	There must be a ________ because there are 15 ballots here but only 14 attendees.
2.	The board made a ________ decision to give everyone a 10% salary increase.
3.	Ms. Brown is a ________ to this year’s Management Conference. Please give her all the assistance she needs.
4.	If we don’t ________ this meeting soon, I’ll miss my 2:00 p.m. appointment. It’s already 1:55.
5.	We need to meet again next week to come up with a new ________. Clearly, the one we have is not generating us enough profits.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

習った単語を使って文章を作りましょう。

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_2

word:	proxy vote
		.
word:	strategy
		.
word:	wrap up
		.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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 4): 会議 4

2020年9月21日 weblio PH

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.

単語、意味、例文を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

PART A_2

Word:	grievance
Meaning:	complaint
Example Sentence:	I have requested your attendance to this meeting because we’d like to sort out a grievance reported by one of your team members.

PART A_3

Word:	guest speaker
Meaning:	person who joins a group in order to share information or deliver a speech
Example Sentence:	Our guest speaker for next month’s conference must have an extensive experience in marketing.

PART A_4

Word:	implement
Meaning:	make something happen; follow through
Example Sentence:	We are tasked to implement the new rules and regulations on closing sales so we have to monitor every agent’s calls.

PART A_5

Word:	mandatory
Meaning:	required
Example Sentence:	Attendance to this week’s meeting is mandatory so please clear your schedule.

PART A_6

Word:	minutes
Meaning:	a written record of everything said at a meeting
Example Sentence:	Before we proceed, please review the minutes from last month’s meeting.

PART A_7

Word:	motion
Meaning:	a suggestion put to a vote
Example Sentence:	The motion to create an online store website has been passed.

PART A_8

Word:	objectives
Meaning:	goals to accomplish
Example Sentence:	I’m sorry we couldn’t cover all of our objectives in today’s meeting.

PART A_9

Word:	opening remarks
Meaning:	chairperson or leader’s first words at a meeting (i.e. welcome, introductions)
Example Sentence:	I will keep my opening remarks brief so we can finish on time.

PART A_10

Word:	projector
Meaning:	a device that projects an image onto a screen or other surface
Example Sentence:	Please make use of the projector when you present your reports so we can all visualize the progress of your projects.

PART A_11

Now, let’s review some words.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(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.

上で習った単語を使って空欄を埋めましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。

PART B_2

1.	The ________ to extend employees’ lunch break to two hours was rejected.
2.	We are sending this memo to all department supervisors and we expect them to strictly ________ the new rules on office decorum.
3.	Attendance is not ________ but if you attend the office gathering, you’d get to know your co-workers better.
4.	If you want to report a ________, you need to write a letter to the HR Department.
5.	This room doesn’t have a ________ so we’d better look for another venue. We need to show everyone our PowerPoint presentation.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

習った単語を使って文章を作りましょう。

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_2

word:	guest speaker
		.
word:	implement
		.
word:	opening remarks
		.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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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