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Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson13: Farewell e-mail

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.　through thick and thin
	-in good times and bad times
	We have worked for five years through thick and thin, and we are still going strong.
2.　long desired to ~
	-to say that you have wanted to do something for quite some time
	To be honest, I have long desired to pursue my master’s degree.
3.　camaraderie
	-a feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with
	Camaraderie makes the team’s work less tedious.
4.　utmost
	-the greatest amount or degree possible
	This task is of utmost importance. Please prioritize it.
5.　reach out (to somebody)
	-to communicate with someone, especially by using a phone, sending them an email, etc.
	You may reach out to us through the email and phone numbers on the business card.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　through thick and thin
Answer:
2.　long desired to ~
Answer:
3.　camaraderie
Answer:
4.　utmost
Answer:
5.　reach out (to somebody)
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

To: XYZ Inc. Quality Assurance Team
From: Nick Anderson
Date: August 25
Subject: ‘Til then!

To my team,

It has been a long eight years working with you all through thick and thin, but today, I am here to inform you that I am bidding my goodbye to pursue a different career. I’ve long desired to have my tutorial center, and I believe it is time. My last day of work is on August 31.

Making this decision was more difficult than I had thought. This team has taught me valuable camaraderie in and out of the office. I would like to express my utmost gratitude for working side-by-side with the most amazing people. Please do not ever change.

But to clarify, this is not farewell. Should you wish to keep in touch, please do reach out to me to my personal email (anderson.nick@mmail.com)

Best regards,
Nick Anderson

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 submitted your resignation letter and are planning to inform your team. Compose/discuss your decision to your team using the following structure in order:
– reason
– final day
– sad note
– gratitude
Your tutor will pretend to be one of your teammates.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What makes resignation difficult?
2.	Would you still keep in touch with your colleagues after you resign? 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）
Lesson82: Knowledge of the industry

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.　impact
	-to have an influence on something
	The country’s economy has been impacted significantly by falling export rates.
2.　persistent
	-continue to exist past the usual time, or continuing to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition
	He has been a persistent employee in his company.
3.　prosperity
	-the state of being successful and having a lot of money
	The employees have been working hard for the prosperity of their company.
4.　machinery
	-a group of large machines or the parts of a machine that make it work
	The noise of the machinery made the staff’s voice inaudible.
5.　tractor
	-a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tires, used on farms for pulling machinery
	The tractor operates on diesel oil.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. impact
Answer:
2. persistent
Answer:
3. prosperity
Answer:
4. machinery
Answer:
5. tractor
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

I’ve worked in the farm industry for the past five years. Land availability and cost for expansion were important considerations back then. The industry was impacted by new government mandates and restrictions. I’ve worked in the farm industry for the past five years. Land availability and cost for expansion were important considerations back then. The industry was impacted by new government mandates and restrictions.

Now, the situation has changed. The persistent technological breakthroughs over time have been the key factor to agriculture’s prosperity. Currently, fully autonomous machinery, such as tractors and implements controlled by sophisticated sensors and guidance systems, and implements directing the tractor, are in the laboratory stage.

To be honest, I am optimistic about the future of the agriculture industry. Currently, the prospect is positive.

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 a graphic designer and you have been scheduled to be interviewed by one of the marketing staff. Tell him/her about the industry you are a part of. Your tutor will be the marketing staff. Use the following as your guide:

– cite an example of a previous industry trend or practice
– explain a current trend or practice in the industry you are a part of
– foresee the future of the industry by integrating prior and present trends or practices

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Why is it vital to be aware of previous industry trends?
2.	Do you believe that foreseeing future trends is a skill that all employees should learn?

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）
Lesson12: Exit interview

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.　stability
	-a situation in which something such as an economy, company, or system can continue regularly and successfully without unexpected changes
	Shiela seeks financial stability rather than career opportunities.
2.　commendable
	-deserving praise
	The company’s philosophy to reach its goals is highly commendable.
3.　stay ahead of the curve
	-to maintain any advantage you have gained over the competition
	His proposals stay ahead of the curve. At this rate, it won’t be surprising to see him running the company.
4.　autonomy
	-the right of a group of people to govern itself or to organize its activities
	Their department leader gives them much autonomy as long as they finish their tasks with quality.
5.　~ is an opportunity area for the company
	-to state what needs to be improved
	Paying more attention to employee feedback is an opportunity area for the company.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　stability
Answer:
2. commendable
Answer:
3. stay ahead of the curve
Answer:
4. autonomy
Answer:
5. ~ is an opportunity area for the company
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

Sasha

Thank you for participating in this exit interview. Please take a seat.

Nick

Thank you.

Sasha

First, I would like to know why you have decided to leave the company.

Nick

Within my eight years of working here, I believe I have grown and learned a lot. However, I want to move on to where I can secure stability in my work both financially and career-wise.

Sasha

Thank you for letting me know. What gave you the most satisfaction by working for this company?

Nick

What’s commendable about the company is its commitment to excellent customer service. I truly admire how consistent it is to meet, and oftentimes, exceed, customer satisfaction. Its goal to stay ahead of the curve is admirable.

Sasha

I’m glad to hear those compliments. But what improvements do you believe the company needs to work on?

Nick

Allowing employee autonomy is an opportunity area for the company.

Sasha

Could you elaborate on that?

Nick

It’s important to keep the employee performance and behavior in check, but giving them a sense of independence to do their job will show that the company trusts them. It’s also a way for them to improve by stepping out of their comfort zones not strictly bound by the rules.

Sasha

Interesting. We shall consider that. Is there anything else you would like to add?

Nick

Yes. Working in this company has been a wonderful experience. I met and worked with amazing people. I took on challenges, learned a lot, and realized I have hidden potential. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work here.

Sasha

Thank you as well for working with us. Know that we are grateful for your service here and that we truly appreciate your hard work. We wish you nothing but good luck in your new 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 have submitted your resignation letter and are scheduled for an exit interview. Please exchange dialogues with your tutor, who will pretend to be the interviewer, using the following structure in order:
– reason for leaving
– positive feedback
– area/s for improvement
– final words

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	How can constructive criticism help a company improve?
2.	How can exit interviews benefit both parties?

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）
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.

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