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Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）
Lesson49: Roles of my team and its members

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.　Incorporated
	-used after the name of a company that is a corporation (= a company or group of companies controlled as one organization)
	VTM Incorporated will launch its new product in June.
2.　entail
	-to make something necessary, or to involve something
	Will production entail profits or losses?
3.　inspecting
	-the act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition
	When you are ready to start inspecting the mail messages, you should press the TAB key.
4.　alongside
	-next to, or together with
	Charles spent a week working alongside their clients.
5.　on board
	-to be part of a company
	She started on board yesterday.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. Incorporated
Answer:
2. entail
Answer:
3. inspecting
Answer:
4. alongside
Answer:
5. on board
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

Lisa

Hi, Ken! Welcome to MNL Incorporated. I’m Lisa from the Production Department.

Ken

Hello, Lisa. It’s very nice to meet you.

Lisa

Since you are new here, let me first share with you our organizational chart.

Ken

Okay, that would be really helpful.

Lisa

Our department’s major responsibilities, as you may know, are to ensure product quality and schedule manufacturing.

Ken

I see.

Lisa

The two teams are as follows. Tracy, I, and Ben, our boss, make up the Product Quality Team. Betty is in charge of the Scheduling Production Team. Currently, she just has Henry as a part of her team.

Ken

Which sub-team are you a part of?

Lisa

Product Quality is where I belong. My job entails a lot of planning, observing, and inspecting. In Scheduling Production, you’ll be working alongside Henry.

Ken

I see. What am I in charge of?

Lisa

You are in charge of managing and controlling the execution of a production process as a member of the Scheduling Production Team.

Ken

Lisa, I appreciate your assistance. I’m very eager to get started.

Lisa

Well, we’re grateful to have you on board.

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

Today, you will meet the newest member of your team. As team manager, you must describe your role in the group as well as some of the members’ obligations. Your tutor will be the newest member of your team.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Could you please describe the organizational chart of your department? Please explain each member’s position in detail.
2.	What are your responsibilities in the department? Please describe your roles and tasks.

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）
Lesson48: Paperless office

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.　enterprise
	-an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money
	He runs a successful small enterprise.
2.　oblige
	-to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something
	Companies are obliged to give their employees decent wages.
3.　comprehensive
	-complete and including everything that is necessary
	I want a very comprehensive explanation of this plan.
4.　go green
	-to do more to protect nature and the environment
	The economist recommended a limit on vehicle and plane pollution as well as tax incentives to encourage people to go green.
5.　in a nutshell
	-very briefly, giving only the main points
	In a nutshell, those businessmen thought they knew best.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. enterprise
Answer:
2. oblige
Answer:
3. comprehensive
Answer:
4. go green
Answer:
5. in a nutshell
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Moon Life Philippines, a Philippine insurance company, has joined the ranks of private enterprises that have gone green. The global company is serious about becoming an ecological organization.

To attain an environmentally friendly workplace, the organization went above and beyond by implementing a paperless policy. This endeavor, according to Moon Life Philippines CEO Tommy Holland, is part of a comprehensive program to go green. While the change was not easy, the management ensured that it was done correctly.

This policy obliges employees to reduce their printing usage. Memos and other papers are scanned and delivered electronically. The company’s management has also invested in online infrastructure, which will eliminate the need for paper in 90% of transactions.

Moon Life Philippines used to use roughly 25 metric tons of paper each year. In a nutshell, putting this policy into action will save the company money on paper.

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

Your boss suggested that your company should adopt a paperless office policy. He/She then asked you to read an article about a paperless workplace. Discuss the material you have read with your tutor, who will pretend to be your boss.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Do you want your organization to implement a paperless policy? Why or why not?
2.	What are some of the policy’s disadvantages?

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）
Lesson47: Eco-friendly efforts of businesses

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.　corporate social responsibility
	-projects that show concern to the environment and the company’s workers
	If the company undertakes corporate social responsibility, it upgrades the enterprise value in the long run.
2.　viability
	-sustainability or continuity
	The situation has restricted the economic viability of meat production on hill and upland farms.
3.　pledge
	-a serious or formal promise, especially one to give money or to be a friend, or something that you give as a sign that you will keep a promise
	The management has given a pledge that there will be no job losses this year.
4.　accountability
	-the fact of being responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it, or the degree to which this happens
	There is a lack of accountability in the company.
5.　endeavor
	-an attempt to do something
	Despite our endeavors, we have not been able to pursue the client to sign the contract.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. corporate social responsibility
Answer:
2. viability
Answer:
3. pledge
Answer:
4. accountability
Answer:
5. endeavor
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, everyone! Let me tell you about the Car of the Future Project, our new corporate social responsibility program. Recently, we have discussed ways on how to help our environment. We all know that using gasoline cars has a significant environmental impact. It increases air pollution, which is one of the major causes of global warming.

There are numerous options for resolving this issue. However, the only viable alternative is to manufacture more electric cars than mobile phones.

We consider this program a pledge to long-term viability because it will save money and strengthen our corporate accountability.

We anticipate everyone’s complete support in our endeavor.

Thank you very much.

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 attended a general assembly about an authorized eco-friendly initiative “Work from Home Project”. You were given the task to discuss it with your team members. Your tutor will be one of your team members. Use the following items as your guide.

1. The energy consumption of desktop computers has increased.
2. Some employees are assigned to work from home with a company-provided laptop.
3. It would result in additional costs for the new computers but will lessen energy costs and boost employee happiness.
4. Employees are expected to give this program their full support.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are the advantages of eco-friendly policies to businesses?
2.	How can these policies be applied effectively?

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）
Lesson46: Energy conservation in the office

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.　corporate
	-relating to a large company
	The hotel is used for corporate entertainment.
2.　compel
	-to force someone to do something
	The new circumstances compelled a policy shift.
3.　consumption
	-an amount of something that is used, or the process of using something, especially so that there is less of it
	Because of air conditioning, power consumption is always higher during the summer months.
4.　escalate
	-to become or make something become greater or more serious
	His financial issues escalated after he lost his job.
5.　prohibited
	-to officially refuse to allow something
	Smoking in the office pantry is prohibited.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. corporate
Answer:
2. compel
Answer:
3. consumption
Answer:
4. escalate
Answer:
5. prohibited
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Greetings, everyone! Thank you all for taking part in today’s discussion. We recently established a new corporate policy, as you are all aware. We devised a plan that compels everyone to turn off lights and equipment when they are not in use. In recent months, we have seen that our energy consumption has escalated.

We should take advantage of natural daylight by turning off or reducing electric lights when there is adequate sunlight to illuminate inside space. It is prohibited to use computers, monitors, printers, or copiers outside of business hours.

We should turn off lights when not needed. For example, turning off fluorescent lights saves energy, extends overall lamp life, and reduces replacement costs. This new policy will take effect starting today. Thank you!

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 listening to an announcement on a new energy-conservation policy. After that, share the details with the rest of your team members. Your tutor will be one of your team members.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are some of the ways that energy conservation policies might harm a business? Please explain your answer.
2.	What are the advantages of these policies for businesses?

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）
Lesson45: Talking about interest to expand overseas

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.　capitalize on
	-to get an advantage from a situation
	We will have new markets and reach an entirely new customer base if we capitalize on these opportunities.
2.　prominent
	-popular or important
	The company is prominent in the fashion industry.
3.　timetable
	-a plan showing when things should happen
	Here is the timetable of events for our meeting today.
4.　negotiation
	-the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves
	Compromise is reached by a process of negotiation.
5.　official
	-a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization
	He is a senior official of the bank.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. capitalize on
Answer:
2. prominent
Answer:
3. timetable
Answer:
4. negotiation
Answer:
5. official
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Dear employees,

Good day! This letter is to let you know that we are considering opening a branch in another country. Because of new emerging markets, we believe it is high time for us to extend our business. Our cars are in high demand in some parts of the world, but they are generally undistributed. We want to capitalize on such markets and opportunities.

Japan comes to mind as an example. According to market research, car racing has become a prominent sport in the country, with one out of every four males between the ages of 21 and 30 participating in it. We believe we will be able to profit from the opportunities in Japan.

In line with our timetable, we will be sending a team to Japan next month to begin negotiations with the local officials. We want to have your support as we open our first international office.

Sincerely,

John Garcia
CEO
John Motors Inc.

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

The owner of the company you work for sent an internal email informing
the employees about expanding internationally by opening an overseas branch. Share the details with your coworker who has not received the email yet. Use the following items as your guide:

1) Your company is expanding internationally because of reduced production costs in other nations.
2) The plan is to open your first overseas branch in Indonesia.
3) Your boss asks for support from employees.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What will businesses achieve through expanding? Please explain your answer.
2.	What do businesses do during expansion? Please elaborate on your answers.

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）
Lesson24: Company sales trends

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.　consistently
	-in a way that does not change
	The company has consistently succeeded in its product promotion.
2.　sharp fall
	-a quick and sharp sudden drop
	An inadequate person in a job can lead to a sharp fall in sales.
3.　dip
	-to go down to a lower level
	In the first three months of the year, house prices dipped.
4.　recovery
	-the process of becoming successful or normal again after problems
	The boss expects a full recovery of his business after this month.
5.　climax
	-to reach the greatest point or level of activity
	The sales climaxed due to the new product endorsers.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. consistently
Answer:
2. sharp fall
Answer:
3. dip
Answer:
4. recovery
Answer:
5. climax
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

Alex

Good day, Cay! Do you recall some of the details from the presentation?

Cay

Yes, I do. Is there anything I can do to help you?

Alex

Yes. I’m curious as to which months saw continuous revenue growth for our products.

Cay

From January through April, sales of our computer products increased consistently.

Alex

I see. Was there ever a decrease in sales?

Cay

Yes, there was a sharp fall at the start of May. Our sales dipped slightly in the middle of the first half but showed signs of recovery after that.

Alex

What about the cellphone sales peak?

Cay

Well, cellphone sales peaked in June.

Alex

Great! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything to me.

Cay

You’re always welcome.

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 been invited to a presentation on the company’s sales trends. Following that, you must inform your coworker (your tutor), who was unable to attend the meeting. Use the following as your guide:

-steady sales between January and May
-a sharp fall at the beginning of June
-furniture sales peaked in July

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are some of the most effective tactics that firms use to attain their sales peak?
2.	Is it possible to avoid a drop in sales? How so?

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）
Lesson23: E-mail about an invoice

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.　quotation
	-the price that a person or company says they will charge to do a piece of work
	He returned my call and stated that the price quotations were not accurate.
2.　invoice
	-a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time
	If an invoice is not paid within seven days, we automatically send out a reminder.
3.　verify
	-to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct
	Accountants are working to verify the figures.
4.　billing address
	-the address connected to a specific form of payment, which is typically a credit or debit card
	A billing address is according to your registered home address.
5.　settle
	-to pay, especially money that you owe
	Please settle your bill as soon as possible.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. quotation
Answer:
2. invoice
Answer:
3. verify
Answer:
4. billing address
Answer:
5. settle
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Dear Mr. Steve Roberts,

Good day!

This is in response to your confirmation of the quotation we sent on July 10. Thank you for confirming your order of 30 noise-canceling headphones.

Please refer to the attached invoice to verify the details of your order. You can call us at 876-6575 if you have any questions about the invoice.

If there are no problems, please settle your payment by August 5. All cheques should be made payable to Edubox Corporation.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Shane Cruz
Edubox Corporation

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 company as an order processor and a customer confirmed his/her order. Share the invoice details with your tutor, who will pretend to be your boss.

1) Confirmed an order for one dining table and four wooden chairs
2) Advised the customer to review the invoice that is attached
3) Informed the buyer that payment is due on or before July 25

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Why is an invoice important?
2.	Why do you have to settle your payment on time? Please elaborate on 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）
Lesson22: E-mail about a quotation

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.　quotation
	-a statement of how much a job, service, or product will cost
	You should use a formal tone when creating a business quotation and provide the client with exact pricing.
2.　superior
	-better than average or better than other people or things of the same type
	This handbag is made of superior leather.
3.　verification
	-the act of verifying something (= proving or checking that it exists, or is true or correct)
	The same procedure for verification was followed as for the records of the meetings.
4.　regular customer
	-someone who buys again from a company that they have used before
	I’m a regular customer of this coffee house.
5.　commit to
	-to make a commitment to take action
	The company needs employees who can commit to work four hours a week.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. quotation
Answer:
2. superior
Answer:
3. verification
Answer:
4. regular customer
Answer:
5. commit to
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Dear Mr. Garcia,

We got your quotation request on May 14th. Here are the prices for the chairs and tables, as requested. The products are of superior quality. We promise that they will look great in contemporary living rooms.

We ship within one week of receiving your order confirmation. Please be aware that we provide a 10% discount to our regular customers.

Please let us know if you can commit to purchasing these items. You may use the quotation attached as a reference.

Sincerely,

Luna Barcelon
Order Processing Team
Nation Furniture

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 requested a quote from a company and received the e-mail from the company. A coworker is asking about it. Share the quotation with your tutor, who will pretend to be your co-worker. Use the following as your guide:
– The price of a computer monitor is $400.00
– The total of 25 units of computer monitors is $10,000.00
– The company ships within one week of receiving the order verification

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Should a firm request a quote before making a purchase? Why or why not?
2.	Is it required to include a counter-offer in a quotation? 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）
Lesson92: Renegotiate a business deal

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.　vicinity
	-the area around a place or where the speaker is
	There are a lot of Asian restaurants in the vicinity of our office.
2.　renewal
	-the act of making an agreement continue for an extra period of time after it has come to an end
	Manager Lee is on leave for his visa renewal.
3.　finalize
	-to stop making changes to a plan, date, agreement, etc. and make a final decision about it
	You have to finalize the program for the assembly by Tuesday.
4.　arrive at something
	-to come to a decision about something after much consideration
	We need to arrive at an agreement before we could proceed to the presentation.
5.　mutually
	-felt or done by two or more people or groups in the same way
	Mr. Lombard and I arranged a mutually convenient time to meet for the contract signing.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　vicinity
Answer:
2. renewal
Answer:
3. finalize
Answer:
4. arrive at something
Answer:
5. mutually
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

Ana (sales representative)

Good afternoon, Tom. I’m glad you could make it.

Tom

Yes, I was meeting a client in the vicinity when I received your message.

Ana (sales representative)

Oh, I see. Well, I wanted to discuss the renewal of the aircon maintenance contract.

Tom

Please, go on.

Ana (sales representative)

Regarding the payment terms of the contract, we would like to adjust the dates.

Tom

I see. We are still finalizing some details so we’re definitely amenable to changes. How much of an adjustment are we talking about?

Ana (sales representative)

Instead of paying after each aircon maintenance service, we’d like it to pay on a monthly basis.

Tom

We can work that out. As you will be paying in bulk, we request payments to be direct deposits. Will that be amenable to you?

Ana (sales representative)

Of course, thank you for your approval.

Tom

Thank you! We hope we can arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement.

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 task is to renegotiate a business contract that is up for renewal. Your tutor will act as the business partner. Please use the following as your guide:
– The renewal contract is for the preventive maintenance of a welding machine.
– You want to adjust the payment date.
– Agree to pay in direct deposit.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Do you think a renegotiation can negatively affect a business partnership? Please explain your answer.
2.	What are some factors a person should consider to ensure a smooth contract renegotiation?

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）
Lesson21: Understanding an article about getting out of debt

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.　accumulation
	-an amount of something that has been collected
	When a quantity of something is added to or increased over time, it is called accumulation.
2.　numerous
	-many
	Numerous attempts have been made to improve the organization.
3.　loan
	-an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing
	The bank finally granted me a ￡400 loan.
4.　interest
	-money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money
	Interest on loans is usually quite high.
5.　principal
	-an amount of money that someone has invested in a bank or lent to a person or organization so that they will receive interest on it from the bank, person, or organization
	The principal that he borrowed was 20,000 dollars.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. accumulation
Answer:
2. numerous
Answer:
3. loan
Answer:
4. interest
Answer:
5. principal
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Three Easy Steps to Getting Out of Debt

Many people find themselves in debt. The majority of the time, it’s due to the accumulation of bills and loans. Even so, there are numerous options for getting out of debt. Here are three options for doing so. The first method is to create a budget. Find out how much you spend in a month and how you might save money. Budgeting can help you get out of debt in this way. The second option is to consider how you will divide your payments.

Pay more than the minimum amount owing on each debt if you have extra cash. Remember: the obligation with the highest interest must be paid off first. It is the most effective long-term debt relief strategy.

The third option is to pay off the obligation that has the smallest principal first. Seeing a principal decrease to zero encourages people to continue saving to pay off additional obligations.

When you’ve paid off all of your debts, you’ll be able to put more money aside and use it for more important things in the future.

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 researching for your company’s finance lecture on how to get out of debt. Share the facts you gathered with a coworker. Use the expressions you learned today. Your tutor will be your co-worker.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Is it even achievable to be debt-free? Please explain your answer.
2.	What are the benefits of living a debt-free lifestyle?

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.

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