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H_LM2_Lesson6

2021年10月15日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

自己紹介をしましょう。

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, ________________. Do you like art class? Why or why not?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

単語を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART B_2

1.	drastically
	徹底的に、思い切って
2.	devote
	(…に)ささげる、ゆだねる
3.	latter
	後半の
4.	sculpture
	彫刻
5.	observe
	観察する

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

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 from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Please read aloud the whole passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

以下の文章を声に出して読んでみましょう。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 C_2

Gaudi and His Messenger

The world-famous church in Barcelona, Spain, the Sagrada Familia, has been under construction for more than a century since 1882. Antonio Gaudi designed the church, but he did not stick to the original plan and changed the model drastically. Gaudi had poor health as a child and spent most of his childhood observing nature around him instead of playing outside. This experience had a great influence on his art.

Gaudi devoted the latter half of his life to Sagrada Familia’s construction and wanted to create a structurally perfect and beautiful church. His designs and models, however, were no longer used in construction after his death because they were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. Gaudi’s students instead drew the designs based on what they heard from him.

Seven of Gaudi’s works were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO between 1984 and 2005. Among them was “The Nativity Facade,” which was completed in 2000 with a sculpture of 15 angels by the Japanese sculptor Etsuro Sotoo. He has been working on the Sagrada Familia for more than 40 years. According to Sotoo, “Gaudi was happy when he spent his younger days surrounded by nature. Therefore, he thought nature could make us happy.” With Gaudi’s will in mind, Sotoo and his colleagues continue to carve stone in Barcelona.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part C_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.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

I will ask the following questions. Please answer questions 1 to 3 based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が質問するので音読した文章の内容に沿って答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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

PART D_2

1.	Where is the Sagrada Familia located?
Answer:
2.	Why were Gaudi’s designs and models no longer used after his death?
Answer:
3.	Who is Etsuro Sotoo?
Answer:
4.	What do you think Gaudi and Sotoo have in common? How do you feel about it?
Answer:
5.	Gaudi was happy to be surrounded by nature. How about you? What makes you happy?
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。

(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

PART E_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

以下の言葉を使って文章を作りましょう。

PART E_2

drastically
sculpture
observe

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

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 sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART D_4

PART F_1

Now, you will answer a question.
When you finish making an answer, you will have 1 minute to prepare.
After 1 minute, please recite it.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が質問をします。答えが出来上がったら講師に伝え、1分間暗記してください。その後暗唱してください。
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

(Please wait for your student for 2 times. First, while making an answer. Second, 1 minute to memorize his/her answer. In recitation, please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART F_2

Talk about the person who you think makes efforts to realize his/her dreams.
Answer:	_____________________________________________________________.

PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

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 answer by sending the correct answer in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.

フリートークをしましょう。まずは講師が質問をします。

PART G_2

1.	What are some famous buildings in your country? What features does it have? Please describe it.
Answer:
2.	What is your dream and what do you do to achieve it?
Answer:
3.	Can you tell me about your weaknesses and strengths you can think of? How can you make the most use of your weaknesses and strengths?
Answer:

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2021年10月15日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

自己紹介をしましょう。

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, ________________. How are you?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We’ll read aloud the words and expressions below. Please repeat after me.
I will check your pronunciation.

単語、表現を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

	came 来た（comeの過去形)
	recently 最近
	read 読んだ（readの過去形）
	happiness 幸福
	better (…より) いっそう良い

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

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 from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

We’ll 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 C_2

At home

Tutor:	Recently, I read this book for the first time. It was popular a long time ago.
Student:	That’s nice. I read it when I was a child.
Tutor:	Did you like it?
Student:	Yes. If you want another book, I’ll lend one to you.
Tutor:	Thank you.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_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 C_2.)

PART C_4

PART C_5

Now, let’s switch roles and read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

役割を交代して会話文を読みましょう。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_6

At home

Student:	Recently, I read this book for the first time. It was popular a long time ago.
Tutor:	That’s nice. I read it when I was a child.
Student	Did you like it?
Tutor:	Yes. If you want another book, I’ll lend one to you.
Student	Thank you.

PART C_7

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_6.

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 C_6.)

PART C_8

PART C_9

Please read the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

下記のパッセージを読んでください。講師は発音とイントネーションを確認します。

PART C_10

I work at a restaurant. So, I go to a farmer’s market to buy some vegetables every morning. When people eat them, they are happy with the fresh taste. I want to cook more delicious food and bring more happiness to people. To achieve my goals as a chef, I still have many things to learn. Also, it is fun for me to cook delicious food for people.

PART C_11

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_12

PART D_1

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

空欄を埋めて、質問に答えましょう。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.	What did you want to be when you were a child?
Answer:	I wanted __________ a chef ______ I was a child.
2.	Why did you go to the park?
Answer:	I went to the park _________ basketball.

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

PART D_5

Now, please make complete sentences to ask me the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

次に、完全な文を作って講師に質問をします。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

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

PART D_6

1.	What __________________________________?
Answer:	I wanted to be a chef when I was a child.
2.	Why __________________________________?
Answer:	I went to the park to play baseball.

PART D_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。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_8

PART E_1

Now, please look at the picture below. Tell three things about the picture.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

下の写真を見てください。写真について、わかることを3つ教えてください。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

PART E_2

1.		.
2.		.
3.		.

PART E_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 E_4

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson75: Management philosophies

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　in principle
	-in general
	I agree with your proposal in principle, though we have to discuss it more in detail.
2.　decentralization
	-the act or process of decentralizing an organization or government (= moving control from a single place to several smaller ones)
	Successful decentralization teaches employees to be more self-reliant.
3.　carrot and stick
	-a system in which you are rewarded for some actions and threatened with punishment for others
	When done correctly, the carrot and stick method is a good way to control employee behavior.
4.　cornerstone
	-something of great importance on which everything else depends
	Harmony and trust are the cornerstones of great teamwork.
5.　go through the motions
	-to do something without thinking it is very important or having much interest in it
	As a team leader, don’t go through the motions when talking with your members.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. in principle
Answer:
2. decentralization
Answer:
3. carrot and stick
Answer:
4. cornerstone
Answer:
5. go through the motions
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY: THE X AND Y THEORIES BY DOUGLAS MCGREGOR

According to Douglas McGregor, there are two aspects of human behavior at work: Theory X (negative) and Theory Y (positive). In principle, the assumption of Theory X is the employees’ pessimism at work whereas Theory Y is perceiving their work as relaxing and normal. McGregor views Theory Y as a more reasonable approach than the other, thus companies are encouraged to use this theory’s technique for employees to exercise self-direction and decentralization of authority. Using the carrot and stick method can also be applied.

Complimenting workers is also a cornerstone of success. It does not only make them feel motivated but also gives them a sense of “humanity,” that the company sees them as people and not machines. An act of gratitude will surely get them at the top of their game.

Listen to their voices and respond appropriately in a genuine manner. Demonstrate sincerity when engaging in conversations with your employees and avoid going through the motions at all costs.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are a consultant and were hired to conduct a lecture about management philosophy. Share the following details with your tutor, who will pretend to be one of the company’s managers:
– interaction as a guiding principle (engaging in conversations with employees in person)
– the cornerstone of this guiding principle
– merit to the employees under this guiding principle
– a skill the manager must have to fulfill this guiding principle

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	What management style do you think is the most effective? Please tell me more about it.
2.	Why is it important to maintain a good manager-employee relationship in a business?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson74: Insurance

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　freight
	-the system of transporting goods from one place to another by ship, aircraft, train, or truck
	Could you confirm if the goods will be delivered by air or sea freight?
2.　take out insurance on
	-to purchase coverage from an insurance company
	For safety, let us take out insurance on our company equipment.
3.　short circuit
	-a bad electrical connection that causes the current to flow in the wrong direction
	The fire that broke out in the office was a result of a short circuit.
4.　safeguard
	-to protect something from harm
	The new measures will safeguard the company from fraud.
5.　file a claim
	-to present a written statement of a request for damages or relief
	If we have insurance, we can easily file a claim for any damage covered by the policy

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. freight
Answer:
2. take out insurance on
Answer:
3. short circuit
Answer:
4. safeguard
Answer:
5. file a claim
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。終わったら交代してもう一度読みましょう。

PART B_2

May

Naomi, I’ve been wondering for a while now. Do you think our company has insurance?

Naomi

Not that I know of. Why?

May

A few weeks ago, I read an article about business security. There was a freight company that suffered heavy losses after one of its vehicles malfunctioned and got caught in a road accident.

Naomi

That’s a frightening thought. How much did the company lose?

May

If I recall correctly, it was about $3 million.

Naomi

That’s a huge amount for a single accident!

May

I agree, and it was unforeseen, too. So I just think that our company should take out insurance on its assets.

Naomi

I agree, especially since we work in a tech company. There’s a risk of fire breaking out.

May

That’s true. We may never know when a short circuit incident may happen, and it’s not only the equipment but the office itself.

Naomi

Yes, because external factors can cause damage to our company property, too. And I can see that insurance has a lot of benefits not only to our safety.

May

Oh, definitely. For instance, property insurance can safeguard us against financial losses, like what happened to the freight company.

Naomi

And the company doesn’t need to pay for any physical damages. Insurance providers can help businesses quickly recover from losses from what I know.

May

Businesses can easily file a claim for that. I hope our company has one or if not, at least consider it.

Naomi

Perhaps we can raise it in the next meeting.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are starting a business with your friend. You read an article about insurance and its benefits. Share the following details with your tutor, who will pretend to be your business partner:
– incident (a company that lost assets due to fire)
– effect on the business
– importance of insurance and its coverage

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	What type of insurance do you think would be most beneficial to your company?
2.	What should businesses do before filing for any insurance?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson73: Risk management proposal

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　engagement rate
	-a metric that measures the level of engagement that a piece of created content is receiving from an audience
	Please calculate our engagement rate for this quarter and send the result to me via email.
2.　downturn
	-a reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country’s economic activity
	Analysts are forecasting a downturn in trade.
3.　not take (something) lightly
	-to regard something with a great amount of seriousness or gravity
	This issue must not be taken lightly. Please schedule a meeting ASAP.
4.　a matter of urgency
	-something that must be dealt with immediately
	Streamlining the best practice must be treated as a matter of urgency.
5.　multidimensional
	-having many different features
	The prototype model was a multidimensional mobile phone.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. engagement rate
Answer:
2. downturn
Answer:
3. not take (something) lightly
Answer:
4. a matter of urgency
Answer:
5. multidimensional
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT RATE IN NEPTUNE NETWORK

The engagement rate of our online advertisement has decreased by 13% this month. This 4% reduction in 30 days is alarming and needs to be addressed ASAP to prevent the risk of a downturn in the long run.

Engagement rate gives our company an accurate and clear picture of our competition, hence it should not be taken lightly. If the decreasing rate continues, the company could suffer from being surpassed by our competitors. Moreover, we run the risk of gaining a negative impression in the market.

Therefore, the Marketing Department must treat this as a matter of urgency. Creating a more dynamic website with multidimensional content is a plausible solution to this. Revising the best practices may also be done if necessary.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are a supervisor and the customer satisfaction (CSAT) rate has decreased due to a missed step in the quality assurance procedure. Exchange dialogues with your tutor, who will pretend to be the Quality Assurance Department manager, and share the following details in order:
– identified risk (possible 20% drop in sales)
– personnel held accountable
– preventive measures

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	How does a risk management proposal affect a business?
2.	When should risk management proposals be submitted?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson72: Risk in a project

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　cover the bases
	-to do everything necessary to be sure that something is successful
	Please cover the bases of our upcoming project to ensure its success.
2.　over budget
	-beyond the amount of money than had been planned for
	Make sure to calculate the costs accurately so we don’t go over budget.
3.　ballpark figure
	-a rough numerical estimate or approximation of the value of something that is otherwise unknown
	Could you provide me a ballpark figure of our total sales last month?
4.　probability
	-the level of possibility of something happening or being true
	The probability of price increase is low at the moment.
5.　real-time
	-communicated, shown, presented, etc. at the same time as events actually happen
	We can check the real-time analysis of the production status with this system.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. cover the bases
Answer:
2. over budget
Answer:
3. ballpark figure
Answer:
4. probability
Answer:
5. real-time
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。終わったら交代してもう一度読みましょう。

PART B_2

Jessie

Good day, James. Since our advertising campaign is about to begin, let’s cover the bases to avoid risks. Have you seen anything that can pose a threat?

James

The first thing that comes to mind is market research. We could run the risk of going over budget.

Jessie

Could you elaborate on that?

James

If we have limited volunteers and the like, the advertising campaign may be ineffective.

Jessie

How much do you think we would lose?

James

Based on my estimates, we could lose a ballpark figure of $100,000. This includes the extra costs for extended research in case the advertising campaign becomes inefficient.

Jessie

That’s quite a loss. What’s the probability of this happening?

James

Quite high, I’m afraid. Our competitors have already released their products so our target consumers may not be so interested anymore.

Jessie

I see. What course of action should we take?

James

I suggest continuing research during the production phase. We may soften the blow this way, and we could see any real-time changes in the market demand.

Jessie

That’s a plausible resolution. Thank you, James. I’ll take note of everything.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are in a meeting with your assistant to discuss the risk of manufacturing a new car model. Cover the issues below and exchange dialogues with your tutor, who will be your assistant.
– area of risk (safety issues to the workers)
– effect of the risk
– the ballpark figure of loss
– probability
– resolution

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	Please share an incident where you encountered a risk on a project and your resolution to it.
2.	What are the repercussions of failing to assess project risks early on?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson71: Risk management lecture

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　supply chain
	-the system of people and organizations that are involved in getting a product from the place where it is made to customers
	With this framework, the supply chain can achieve channel coordination.
2.　mitigate
	-to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad
	We need more measures to mitigate the harmful effects of global warming on our business.
3.　disaster preparedness plan
	-measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters
	Kindly include the specific contents of the supply kits in the disaster preparedness plan.
4.　course of action
	-a procedure adopted to deal with a situation
	For now, let us brainstorm courses of action to increase our sales while reducing costs more effectively.
5.　unforeseen
	-not expected
	The project’s progress has been slow the past two months due to unforeseen circumstances.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. supply chain
Answer:
2. mitigate
Answer:
3. disaster preparedness plan
Answer:
4. course of action
Answer:
5. unforeseen
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Electronics manufacturing supply chain risk prevention

Several key factors can threaten the supply chain of electronics manufacturing. One is natural disasters. From delivery pauses and delays to supply and demand inconsistency caused by natural calamities, they can induce a devastating effect on the supply chain. The true impact of natural disasters is generally unpredictable, which is why we must come up with plans to mitigate the risks. First, we must develop 1.) a disaster preparedness plan and 2.) a recovery process. These will provide detailed guidelines for everyone responsible for the shipment. Another course of action in risk reduction is maintaining consistent contact with the external suppliers. We have to ensure that the other party has robust procedures to analyze the risks, avoid possible problems during shipment, and moderate the consequences of unforeseen incidents.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are conducting a risk management lecture with a fellow manager. Answer these questions from your tutor, who will pretend to be the other manager:
– potential risks of team management
– impact of the internal risks to the company
– ways to mitigate such risks

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	Please give one external risk that your company may encounter and describe it briefly.
2.	Which risk poses more danger to the company, external or internal? Why?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson70: Company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR)

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　philanthropic
	-(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
	The company has always focused on philanthropic initiatives.
2.　the backbone (of something)
	-the most important part of something
	Mr. Brown is one of the backbones of this department. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from him.
3.　strong suit
	-an activity at which a person excels
	Brand marketing is XYZ Inc.’s strong suit. They are quite renowned in social media.
4.　surefire
	-certain or likely, especially to succeed
	Implementing this proposal is a surefire way to entice more possible talents to join our workforce.
5.　give props to (someone)
	-to praise and show respect
	Please give props to Jane. She organized this wonderful business event.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. philanthropic
Answer:
2. the backbone (of something)
Answer:
3. strong suit
Answer:
4. surefire
Answer:
5. give props to (someone)
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。終わったら交代してもう一度読みましょう。

PART B_2

Esther

Hi, Claude. How was the CSR discussion?

Claude

It went well. Everyone agreed with Julian’s proposal.

Esther

What type of CSR did he go with?

Claude

Philanthropic, something we truly need nowadays.

Esther

I agree. Care to fill me in on the details?

Claude

The backbone of his plan is food with a bit of social media.

Esther

I’m interested to know how that will work.

Claude

Well, social media has been our strong suit, so donating to food banks based on the number of our page’s Facebook post reactions is a surefire way for the CSR to work.

Esther

I never thought of it that way!

Claude

Me neither. Not only that, implementing this doesn’t only benefit the CSR, but brand marketing and social awareness as well.

Esther

Better give props to Julian for coming up with something as genius as that.

Claude

Oh, definitely. The newbie will surely go a long way. Hopefully, our CSR makes a difference in our society. Anyway, we require your presence in the next meeting for the CSR. We need your help with the planning.

Esther

Sure. I’ll be glad to lend a hand and see this plan to fruition.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

Your company plans to put a CSR into action. Discuss your idea with your tutor, who will be your manager, using the points below:
– environmental responsibility
– target (reducing wastes in open areas such as parks)
– action plan
– impact

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	Should CSR be mandatory for all companies? Please elaborate on your answer.
2.	How can businesses measure the impact of CSRs?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson69: Description of the department function

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　productivity
	-the rate at which a country, company, etc. produces goods or services
	The new equipment have increased work productivity.
2.　competency
	-an important skill that is needed to do a job
	Our company provides various training programs to enhance your workforce’s competencies.
3.　imperative
	-extremely important or urgent
	It is imperative to check each process to guarantee product quality.
4.　protocol
	-the system of rules and acceptable behavior that people or organizations should follow in official situations
	The new protocols will take effect on Monday, June 4.
5.　oversee
	-to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly
	Please contact a surveyor to oversee the project.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1.　productivity
Answer:
2.competency
Answer:
3.imperative
Answer:
4.protocol
Answer:
5.oversee
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Labyrinth Corp
R&D Department
Department Description and Mission

It is the mission of the Research and Development Department to improve the company’s services for existing and potential clients’ demands.

The R&D Department’s duties and responsibilities include maximizing the productivity of the processes, developing new applications and products, and enhancing competencies and networks. The department is imperative for the business because it provides powerful insights into the market to increase efficiency while reducing costs.

The department manager is responsible for leading, planning, and implementing new protocols into the organization. He oversees the development of new products and services to ensure that they have a positive impact on the company.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are the assistant manager of Stardale Inc.’s training department. Use the outline below to create a department description and share it with your tutor, who will pretend to be your manager:
– department mission
– duties and responsibilities
– person in-charge/department manager

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	What is the purpose of a department description?
2.	What is an effective way of composing a department description?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson44: Offshore operations

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　offshore
	-to base a business or part of a business in a different country
	My uncle’s shoe company has been offshoring for about a year now.
2.　operations
	-the activities involved in a company producing goods or delivering services
	We are proposing to realign the sales operations.
3.　reinvest
	-to put money that you receive from an investment back into that investment, or into another investment
	We aim to reinvest the company profits productively.
4.　pool
	-several people who are available to work when needed
	Offshoring will allow us to utilize a cheaper pool of labor.
5.　workforce
	-all the people who work for a company or organization
	The company is still small, but it has a diverse workforce.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1.　offshore
Answer:
2.operations
Answer:
3.reinvest
Answer:
4.pool
Answer:
5.workforce
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。終わったら交代してもう一度読みましょう。

PART B_2

Charlie

Hi, Olivia. Back from the meeting?

Olivia

Yes, and it was quite lengthy.

Charlie

I can tell. Care to fill me in on the details?

Olivia

Well, the company is planning on offshoring its operations.

Charlie

I do hear a lot of pros about offshoring.

Olivia

Definitely. We’re planning to reduce labor costs to reinvest funds into the business.

Charlie

I understand. Plus, it can expand our offerings and services.

Olivia

True, they go hand-in-hand. The goal of the company’s offshoring plan, however, is to broaden our accessibility.

Charlie

Ah, more access to staff, you mean?

Olivia

Yes, offshoring will allow us to garner a vast pool of talents. Moreover, having different timezones means our workforce will ideally be available 24/7.

Charlie

Oh, I see! If we widen our workforce, we will be able to cater and reach out to more customers, and potential clients.

Olivia

There’s a lot of benefits we can get from offshoring so I agreed with the idea.

Charlie

I do, too. Let’s do our best to make it happen.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You were tasked to research the benefits of offshoring your tutorial business’ operations. Share your study with your tutor, who will pretend to be your supervisor. Kindly include the following information in order:
– Introduction to the company’s plan of offshoring its services
– Benefits of offshoring regarding costs
– Benefits of offshoring regarding workforce

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	What are the possible consequences of offshoring, and how do you think they can affect a business?
2.	If you are planning to offshore your business, what characteristics would you look for in a country?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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