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Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson11: Reasons for leaving a job

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.　tenure
	-the period when someone holds a job, especially an official position
	The students adored him during this tenure as the school dean.
2.　feel the chill wind
	-to state that you are experiencing issues at work
	I’m beginning to feel the chill wind of my job here. I think it is time to leave.
3.　exit strategy
	-a plan of how someone will inform a company of his/her resignation
	Anna has informed her friends about her resignation, yet she does not have any exit strategy planned.
4.　self-employed
	-not working for an employer but finding work for yourself or having your own business
	Bryan has been a self-employed software engineer for three years.
5.　take a shot at ~
	-to try a different career
	Have you considered taking a shot at becoming a cook?

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. tenure
Answer:
2. feel the chill wind
Answer:
3. exit strategy
Answer:
4. self-employed
Answer:
5. take a shot at ~
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

Nick

Hi, Mark. Do you have a minute?

Mark

Sure. What’s up?

Nick

I trust you won’t tell this to anyone else, but I’ve been thinking about leaving.

Mark

Huh? But why? You’re already with tenure here.

Nick

Yeah, and that’s one of the reasons. I’ve noticed a lot of things have changed, and not for the better, sadly. I’m starting to feel the chill wind of my career here.

Mark

I see… If your heart is already set, then I won’t stop you. Have you told our boss?

Nick

No, not yet. I’m waiting for the perfect timing to inform her upfront.

Mark

When do you plan to tell her?

Nick

I still have no idea, but don’t worry. I already have my exit strategy in check.

Mark

That’s good, at least. What’s your plan after you leave?

Nick:

I’ll probably be self-employed. I want to take a shot at running a tutorial center.

Mark

Good luck with your future endeavor!

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 will inform your closest friend and co-worker that you are planning to leave. Exchange dialogues with your tutor, who will pretend to be your co-worker, about your resignation. Choose any of the possible reasons below:
– health issues
– change in career
– dissatisfaction

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What do you think is the most common reason why employees resign? Why?
2.	Should a company use an employee’s reason for departure to enhance its system? Why or why not?

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）
Lesson81: Solving advertising problems

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.　wrinkles
	-a problem, usually a small one
	Before the agreement can be signed, a few wrinkles must be ironed out.
2.　exercise
	-to use something:
	We’ve chosen to exercise our option to purchase the building we’re now renting.
3.　intriguing
	-very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious
	My coworker has a really intriguing personality.
4.　precision
	-the quality of being accurate
	Great precision is required to progress in business.
5.　feasible
	-able to be made, done, or achieved
	Is it feasible to finish the project by Christmas?

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. wrinkles
Answer:
2. exercise
Answer:
3. intriguing
Answer:
4. precision
Answer:
5. feasible
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi! Tina,

I spotted your copy on our website and thought you would be interested. It’s powerful. Customers are likely to take advantage of our rental services within a short period. Just a learning point: avoid using long sentences. To fill in the space, you don’t have to meet the maximum word count. By being clear, you can simply smooth out the wrinkles. Continue to exercise your creative writing skills to keep the copy intriguing. But keep in mind that in copywriting, precision wins every time.

If feasible, revise the material you uploaded online by 5 p.m. today. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know.

Best,
Benjamin Moore
Advertising Division Head
ITE Services

PART B_3

Please summarize the text 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 charge of a marketing campaign. Your supervisor has sent you feedback through email, which you are reading. Share the details with your coworker. Refer to the following points in the email:

– avoid simple and easy-to-understand designs.
– smooth out the wrinkles by enhancing the designs
– remember that when it comes to anything controversial or frightening, contempt wins every time.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are some common advertising flaws? Please elaborate on your answers.
2.	What are the benefits of ad standards?

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 in 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）
Lesson10: E-mail customer survey

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.　frequency
	-the number of times something happens within a particular period
	Our company’s phone call frequency has decreased in the past three months.
2.　how often in ~ do you ~
	-to know how often a customer spends on a specific service or product
	How often in a year do you order takeout?
3.　how much do you spend on ~
	-to determine how much a customer spends on a specific service or product
	How much do you spend on online subscriptions in a year?
4.　ambiance
	-the character of a place or the quality it seems to have
	The newly-opened restaurant received positive feedback on its refreshing ambiance.
5.　hospitality
	-the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors
	The hotel is renowned for its staff’s unparalleled hospitality.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. frequency
Answer:
2. how often in ~ do you ~
Answer:
3. how much do you spend on ~
Answer:
4. ambiance
Answer:
5. hospitality
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Tropicafé Customer Survey

Age:
☐ 18-24 ☐ 24-30 ☐ 31-50 ☐ Over 50
Gender:
☐ Male ☐ Female

Income:
How much do you earn per month?
☐ $4,000 – $4,999 ☐ $5,000 – $6,999
☐ $7,000 – $9,000 ☐ More than $9,000

Frequency:
How often in a month do you go to a coffee shop?
☐ Once ☐ Twice to thrice ☐ More than thrice a month

Spending habits:
How much do you spend in cafés in a month?
☐ $90 – $100 ☐ $101 – $150 ☐ More than $150

Considerations:
What do you consider most important when going to a café?
☐ Ambiance ☐ Cost ☐ Menu variety
☐ Staff courtesy and hospitality ☐ Quality
☐ Others (please specify): ________________

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 tutor, who will pretend to be your team leader, tasked you to create an email survey form for potential customers. Think of questions and options to investigate the following items and inform your team leader about them:
– demographic (age and gender)
– income
– frequency
– spending habit
– consideration/s

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Why are customer survey forms important? What impact do they have in a business?
2.	Are customer survey results always accurate? Why or why not?

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）
Lesson9: Presentation about market survey results

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.　viewpoint
	-opinion
	The survey results reveal the split in people’s viewpoints on beauty products.
2.　methodology
	-a system of ways of doing, teaching, or studying something
	The new methodology the research team developed has earned positive feedback.
3.　game changer
	-something such as a product or event that affects a situation or area of business very much
	The company’s unique branding became an instant game changer in the industry.
4.　moving forward
	-in the future
	We will use the new best practices moving forward.
5.　joint venture
	-an arrangement between two or more companies to work together on a particular project
	Apparently, the two companies have entered a joint venture to establish a new department store in the city.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. viewpoint
Answer:
2. methodology
Answer:
3. game changer
Answer:
4. moving forward
Answer:
5. joint venture
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

William

Hi, Anne. It’s nice to see you’re well again.
Anyway, Seth finished presenting the results of his market survey yesterday.

Anne

Now I feel bad for missing it. What was the objective?

William

Well, the goal was to study people’s various viewpoints on
video editing software.

Anne

What methodology did his department use?

William

They used online questionnaires and made phone calls to potential clients.

Anne

Wow, they sure put a lot of effort into it. Who were the respondents?

William

Oh, the demographic was quite broad. It included consumers aged 15 to 50.

Anne

From students to graphic artists, most likely. What did they find out?

William

According to the results, 60% of the respondents preferred video
editing software packed with features but with a simple interface.
They didn’t mind paying more, as long as the application was easy to understand and use.

Anne

Interesting. I guess we have a lot to work on if we want our service
to be a game changer moving forward.

William

Agreed. There’s a possibility we might enter into a joint venture with
a Japanese company, too.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay! Use the expressions you just learned and talk with me based on the situation below.

PART C_2

Your co-worker was absent when a sales representative presented the market survey results about consumers’ viewpoints on fast food. Exchange dialogues with your tutor to relay the details to him/her using the following structure:
– Objective
– Methodology (what was used to conduct the survey)
– Respondents
– Result

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s topic. Please answer the following questions.

PART D_2

1.	What challenges do companies typically face when conducting research?
2.	In your opinion, what methodology would yield better and more accurate results, and why?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

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

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in 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）
Lesson80: Understanding constructive feedback

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.　easy to digest
	-not requiring much labor or effort; not difficult; simple
	The presentation that he made was easy to digest.
2.　beef up
	-to make something stronger or more important
	The company has to do something to beef up its production.
3.　tone
	-the general mood or main qualities of something
	When he came, he was in a bad mood, which set the tone for the entire conference.
4.　inaccuracy
	-a situation in which a fact or measurement is not completely correct or exact
	The inaccuracy of the product greatly diminishes its effectiveness.
5.　copy
	-text that is to be printed, or text that is used to sell a product
	For our advertising department, we need someone who can write good copy.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. easy to digest
Answer:
2. beef up
Answer:
3. tone
Answer:
4. inaccuracy
Answer:
5. copy
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Sandara, your time management abilities are excellent. You finish things faster than the majority of the team and rarely miss deadlines and your writing is easy to digest. But I’d like to see you concentrate on the content of your work. For example, important information was missing from the form you sent me yesterday.

Despite the fact that you submitted it two days early, I had to spend extra time correcting the tone and inaccuracies. I’d like you to beef up by reviewing your work for 15 minutes before submitting it.

Overall, you did a great job drafting your first ad copy.
Keep it up!

PART B_3

Please summarize the text 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 the middle of a discussion about an advertisement your team created. The Advertising Director is providing you with feedback. Pay close attention to what is being said and transmit the information to your teammates. Your tutor will be the Advertising Director. Please refer to the text below:

I looked over your copy of the new advertisement. I must say, your writing abilities impress me. The copy is straightforward to comprehend. With the tone you employed in writing, you know who your target audience is.

Nonetheless, I think the copy to be unoriginal. Sure, the facts you stated are correct. However, you might want to consider beefing up the content. Not in excess. We don’t want to include any information that may be deceptive. We simply want to emphasize the positive aspects of our product. We also don’t want it to be a rip-off of the website’s product description. Please make any necessary changes by tonight.

Overall, you did a great job drafting your first ad copy.
You’re on the right track.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What is the subject of your company’s most recent advertisement?
2.	What criteria should a business consider when selecting a marketing strategy? Please explain your answer.

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 in 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）
Lesson8: Consumer market survey

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.　demographic
	-a group of people, for example, customers, who are similar in age, social class, etc.
	The demographic of this report belongs to the 40 to 50 age group.
2.　overview
	-a short description of something that provides general information about it
	I will send you a brief overview of the job description later via email.
3.　respondent
	-a person who answers a request for information
	There were a total of 300 respondents in the recent consumer market survey.
4.　inclination
	-a preference or tendency, or a feeling that makes a person want to do something
	Our customers have an inclination to use our services during summer vacation.
5.　end-user
	-the person or organization that uses a product or service
	Let us modify the user interface according to the request of our end-users.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. demographic
Answer:
2. overview
Answer:
3. respondent
Answer:
4. inclination
Answer:
5. end-user
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Good day. I shall present the results of the survey I have conducted in Michigan.

To begin, the target demographic for this overview belongs to the 20 to 30 age group. The number of male and female respondents are equal, all of whom reside in their college dormitories.

The results show that the participants have a strong inclination to buy laptop computers rather than desktop computers.

This is due to the former’s mobility and ease of use. Lastly, end-users who wish to purchase laptop computers expect high-end quality and portability. Their demand includes being able to use the laptop computers anytime, anywhere due to their busy schedule.

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 have conducted a survey in Shinjuku on the type of English learning the students demand or prefer. Present the survey results to your manager using the following details and structure:
– target demographic (12 to 18-year-old students, male and female)
– consumer habit (inclination)
– expectations (including demands)

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What is the importance of conducting consumer surveys?
2.	How effective are consumer surveys in marketing?

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）
Lesson79: Product review

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.　notable
	-important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting
	The employee was given recognition for his notable support in the peace process.
2.　enable
	-to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible
	The vote will enable the CEO to push through tough policies.
3.　landmark
	-a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are
	The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline.
4.　flaw
	-a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect
	It took me a long time to find the flaw in her presentation.
5.　limitation
	-the act of controlling and especially reducing something
	The production of our products should have limitations.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. notable
Answer:
2. enable
Answer:
3. landmark
Answer:
4. flaw
Answer:
5. limitation
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Review: Iknowtheway smartphone application
Posted by: R. Lauren 9/21/2021

I downloaded the Iknowtheway smartphone app, and there are some features I enjoy and some features I don’t. First and foremost, I appreciate the fact that the application is free. Its offline content and user-friendly design are two of its most notable qualities. It enables me to search for nearby restaurants, malls, hospitals, and other landmarks even if I don’t have access to the Internet because it works offline.

Furthermore, the application’s user-friendly design makes it simple for me to learn how to utilize it. It’s a game-changer, and other app makers should take notice. However, It has some serious flaws, such as material limitations and application crashes.

PART B_3

Please summarize the text 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 work for a business that produces headphones. You research your competitor’s product by reading online reviews. Discuss with a coworker how to create a similar product while avoiding the flaws that your competition made. Your tutor will be your coworker. Refer to the key points of the review:

Pros:
– a fantastic combination of bass & treble
– the most notable characteristic is the ergonomic design

Cons:
– pricey
– difficult to find availability retailers that sell their parts

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What is the typical customer feedback in your company’s products?
2.	Does a large number of product reviews imply that the product is selling well? Please explain your answer.

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）
Lesson78: Presenting about a new company product

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words and sentences after your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　sales representative
	-someone whose job is to sell a company’s products, often by traveling to different places
	She is a sales representative for a large company.
2.　stand out
	-to be very noticeable
	This is the reason why this product stands out from others.
3.　mode
	-a way of operating
	You need to change the machine’s mode to audio.
4.　high-quality
	-very good; of a high quality
	We use high-quality raw materials for our goods.
5.　consign
	-to display and sell at a gallery or store
	The majority of the things you consign for sale will be photographed and shown in our online catalog.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　sales representative
Answer:
2.　stand out
Answer:
3.　mode
Answer:
4.　high-quality
Answer:
5.　consign
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hello and good morning. I’m Melvin Co, a GTechnologies sales representative. Let me use this opportunity to introduce you to our newest product, the GTech 0901 mobile phone.

The product’s main characteristic is its stylish design. It features a titanium alloy finish that gives it a contemporary appearance.

Now, you might argue that there are other modern mobile phones on the market; what makes GTechnologies 0901 mobile phones stand out?

Well, this device has an advantage over the competition because it has made a few jumps in the video category this year, adding a new function called Cinematic Mode, which provides users with high-quality videos similar to those seen in movies, which people will undoubtedly love.

This leads me to my next point: Gtechnologies 0901 mobile phones can be really useful for folks who want to take high-quality photos and films wherever they go. For those ready to spend a premium on superior cameras, this is a good option. It would be profitable to consign this at your department store.

PART B_3

Please summarize the text 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

Make a presentation regarding the new product that your company has released. Your objective is to have your product sold in a department shop. In your presentation, use the following as your guide:

– introduce yourself and your business
– discuss qualities of the product
– say it has a competitive advantage over competitors’ items
– inform the target market about the product’s uses

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What distinguishes your company’s newest product from competitors?
2.	Would you be willing to charge a higher price for this item if it shows to be useful? Why or why not?

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）
Lesson77: CEO

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words and sentences after your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　start-up
	-a small business that has just been started
	In the corporate world, start-ups are quite fragile.
2.　rank-and-file
	-relating to ordinary workers in a company or the ordinary members of an organization, and not the leaders
	Employers could cut labor expenses and boost rank-and-file morale by limiting layoffs.
3.　bottom-up problem solving
	-grasping and solving specific aspects or smaller challenges to address the more general problem
	He applies a bottom-up approach to building a successful company.
4.　transparent
	-open and honest, without secrets
	Our company is committed to being completely transparent and honest to our employees.
5.　pecking order
	-an informal social system in which some people or groups know they are more or less important than others
	Nobody wants to be at the bottom of the pecking order.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　start-up
Answer:
2.　rank-and-file
Answer:
3.　bottom-up problem solving
Answer:
4.　transparent
Answer:
5.　pecking order
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Clay Tan: Universal Solutions Inc. CEO
by Cris Brickston

Clay Tan is one of the youngest CEOs in the pharmaceutical industry. Tan’s leadership is responsible for the development of Universal Solutions Inc., which has a net worth of $95 million. Employees look up to Tan not because of his position, but because of his management style. Tan runs his business as if it were a start-up.

Regardless of their rank, he communicates with every one of his subordinates. On occasion, he attends meetings with rank-and-file to do bottom-up problem solving. When compared to start-ups, interaction is less structured. At Universal Solutions Inc., communication is occasionally casual.

Tan also prioritizes communication with his coworkers. He is transparent and honest about the company’s current situation, future initiatives, and any necessary course corrections to meet industry demands. He is opposed to the idea of ranking. Despite the organization’s many levels and job titles, there is no pecking order.

PART B_3

Please summarize the text 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 have just started as a new manager at a corporation. You read an internet article about a CEO because you want to better your management style. Share with your coworker about what you read afterward. Your tutor will be your coworker. Refer to the points below:

– the CEO (Richardson Villar of MCargo, a freight company)
– management style (army-like; strict, methodical, and separates business and friendship)
– show of appreciation (rewards competent personnel handsomely to encourage them and strive for excellence)

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What do you believe your CEO’s most important/critical responsibility is?
2.	What are some managerial techniques that a CEO should avoid?

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）
Lesson76: Your management style

2021年10月14日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words and sentences after your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　get the best of someone
	-to defeat
	Stress and too many responsibilities at work get the best of any of us.
2.　split-second
	-a very short moment of time
	My boss had to make a split-second decision.
3.　integrate
	-to combine
	The company helps clients integrate various computer systems.
4.　lighten the load
	-to help make something less difficult
	If there’s anything we can do to lighten the load, please don’t hesitate to ask me, okay?
5.　finding
	-a piece of information that is discovered during an official examination of a problem, situation, or object
	These findings differ from those of earlier reports.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　get the best of someone
Answer:
2.　split-second
Answer:
3.　integrate
Answer:
4.　lighten the load
Answer:
5.　finding
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

Tony

Let’s discuss your management style, Marco. Tell me about the characteristics of a good manager first.

Marco

Good managers, on the whole, demonstrate maturity. Even in the most difficult situations, they don’t allow their emotions to get the best of them.

Tony

That is correct. What are your thoughts? How would you describe your managerial style?

Marco

I consider myself to be adaptable. I’m a flexible person that can readily adapt to new situations.

Tony

All right. Could you share an instance when you applied
that?

Marco

Sure. During the production of an ad campaign, I once had to make a split-second decision. The client requested that the entire theme of the campaign be changed in the middle of production. Rather than redoing, I decided to make it my mission to integrate both concepts. It was well received by the client.

Tony

Okay. So, would you say you’ve lightened the load of your staff?

Marco

Yes. As a manager, I feel it is vital to recognize when adjustments must be made to ensure that no one is harmed.

Tony

Thank you for providing this information. I believe I have all I require. Your interview findings will be communicated to you.

Marco

Thank you so much!

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 will be interviewed by the company CEO for a management post. Explain your management style to him or her by following the structure below. Your tutor will be the CEO.

– a general understanding of what makes successful management
– your management style’s features
– an example of when you exhibited your leadership abilities

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are the typical challenges of leading a team? Could you cite some examples?
2.	What are the areas that your manager needs to improve on? Please explain your answer.

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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