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Business (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson72: Asking for advice 相談にのる

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. powerful 強い、強力な
2. effective 効果的な
3. prioritize 優先順位付け
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What should I do?
You should try to listen to your team’s ideas.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

You look sad. What’s wrong?
What should I do? It’s my first ever job. It’s difficult for me to handle
different tasks at the same time.

First, you should try making to-do lists. It’s powerful and effective more than ever today.
That’s nice. I haven’t tried it.

Second, you should prioritize. Understandably, not everything on your to-do list needs to be done right away.
How should I do that?

You should schedule so you focus on the more important tasks.
Thanks for your advice. I should try those.

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

You look sad. What’s wrong?
What __________? It’s my first ever job. It’s difficult for me to handle
different tasks at the same time.

First, you should try making to-do lists. It’s powerful and effective more than ever today.
That’s nice. I haven’t tried it.

Second, you should prioritize. Understandably, not everything on your to-do list needs to be done right away.
How should I do that?

You __________ so you focus on the more important tasks.
Thanks for your advice. I __________ try those.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Our boss __________ see this proposal.
B: That is a good idea.
2. A: What advice can you give me?
B: You __________ be patient with our customers.
3. A: We __________ continue with the meeting even if she is not here.
B: I agree with you 100 percent.
4. A: I am late for work again.
B: You should __________.
5. A: I __________ take the train. I’ll be late for work.
B: You’re absolutely right.
6. A: I think __________ inform my manager that I can’t finish this task today.
B: You have a point there.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
Ask for advice or tips from your colleague on how to make an effective presentation. Use the expressions you learned today. The tutor will be your colleague.
PART F_3
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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson106: Compare the figures 数字を比較する

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. effort 努力
2. cost 費用、コスト
3. keep it up がんばる、がんばり続ける
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
The number of our customers is 2 times larger than last year.
The cost is one-third of last year’s.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Everyone, please take a look at slide number one.
Okay, sir.

As you can see, the number of our customers is 2 times larger than last year.
That’s great!

Yes, well done everyone.
It’s a team effort!

As for our international project, the cost is one-third of last year’s. Keep it up!
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Everyone, please take a look at slide number one.
Okay, sir.

As you can see, the ______ our customers is ________ than last year.
That’s great!

Yes, well done everyone.
It’s a team effort!

As for our international project, the cost is _______ last year’s. Keep it up!
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: The Italian restaurant is popular nowadays. The number of our customers is 3 _______ than last month.
B: I think it’s because many office workers go there for lunch now.
2. A: One-_____of New York’s small businesses may be gone this year.
B: That’s just tough.
3. A: This meeting room can fit 40 people!
B: Well, it’s 2 ______ than the one upstairs.
4. A: One-third _____ employees is working from home due to COVID-19.
B: It’s safer and more convenient.
5. A: The price of gas is 3 ______ than last week.
B: That’s why I’m going to use the car to work this week.
6. A: We should sell a bottle that is 2 _____ larger than last year for an affordable price.
B: I agree. That’s a good idea.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You own a laundry business. Compare the number of customers you have now to last year’s number with your tutor, who will act as your business partner.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson103: Small talk スモールトーク

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. flu インフルエンザ
2. get to ~ たどり着く、到着する
3. homemade 自家製
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
So do I.
Neither do I.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Do you like the rainy weather?
Not really. I always get the flu.

Neither do I. It’s difficult to get to work.
Right. Anyway, what do you think of the cafeteria food?

It’s fine but I still prefer homemade food.
So do I! That’s why I always get up early to prepare my lunch.

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Do you like the rainy weather?
Not really. I always get the flu.

_______. It’s difficult to get to work.
Right. Anyway, what do you think of the cafeteria food?

It’s fine but I still prefer homemade food.
_______. That’s why I always get up early to prepare my lunch.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: I get to work by bus.
B: ______. I’m still saving up to buy my own car.
2. A: I don’t have any problem with the report.
B: ______. Everything’s clear.
3. A: I find this task a little bit difficult.
B: ________. We need more training for this.
4. A: I’m not sure if I can finish this report by 10:00.
B: ________. I’ve just started doing it.
5. A: I don’t think this is going to work.
B: ________. Let’s stop wasting time.
6. A: I have to work overtime.
B: ________. I need to finish this presentation by 9 p.m.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
Your coworker said he thinks it is a good idea to have a uniform for work. Express your opinion to what your coworker said. Your tutor will act as your coworker.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson86: Preparing for a guest 来客のための準備

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. guest 来客、ゲスト
2. microphone マイク
3. booth ブース、ボックス席
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Is everyone ready for the guest?
Can someone prepare a microphone, please?
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Is everyone ready for the guest?
Yes, we are all ready. Do we need anything else?

Can someone prepare a microphone, please?
Sure! I’ll get one at the audio booth.

No one is absent today, right?
Yes, everyone is present today.

That’s good! The conference will start in an hour.
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Is __________ ready for the guest?
Yes, we are all ready. Do we need anything else?

Can _________ prepare a microphone, please?
Sure! I’ll get one at the audio booth.

_________ is absent today, right?
Yes, everyone is present today.

That’s good! The conference will start in an hour.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: Is ___________ available to assist me?
B: Hi, how may I help you?
2. A: ____________ in the office has been given a bonus.
B: Wow, that’s good to hear!
3. A: My dad always reminds us that ___________ should be left behind in our family.
B: Your dad is really compassionate!
4. A: ____________ tried to log into my Facebook account.
B: Oh no! You should change your password immediately.
5. A: Are you going out?
B: Yes. If ___________ calls, tell him or her I’m not at home and I’ll be back at 8 p.m.
6. A: I heard that a student has gone missing since last week.
B: Yes. __________ knows where she is right now, but the police are taking care of it already.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
A guest speaker will have a talk in your company. Ask your tutor, who will play the role of a coworker, if everything needed for the talk is ready.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson95: Give directions to the office オフィスへの道順を説明する

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. detail 細部、詳細
2. hall ホール、玄関、廊下
3. corner コーナー、曲がり角
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Turn left after you leave the room.
Don’t stop until you see the elevator hall.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Bring this document to Mr. Carter’s office. Explain the details to him and make sure he signs it.
I understand. May I ask where his office is?

Turn left after you leave the room.
Oh, okay. I got it.

Don’t stop until you see the elevator hall. Go up to the third floor. His office is at the right corner.
Right, thank you!

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Bring this document to Mr. Carter’s office. Explain the details to him and make sure he signs it.
I understand. May I ask where his office is?

______ after you leave the room.
Oh, okay. I got it.

______ until you see the elevator hall. Go _________. His office is at the right corner.
Right, thank you!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Excuse me, may I ask where the restroom is?
B: Oh, turn ______ . It’s next to the lockers.
2. A: Where are you?
B: _____ up the fifth floor. I’m preparing for the presentation.
3. A: I can’t find the meeting room.
B: Don’t _____ until you see the office pods.
4. A: Meet us at the cafeteria. _____ right after you leave the room.
B: I’ll see you in five minutes.
5. A: ________ until you see the escalator.
B: Okay, I got it.
6. A: Could you tell me where to find the reception area?
B: ______ the second floor, please. You can take the elevator.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
The new employee asked you where the meeting room is. Tell him/her using the phrases you have learned. Your tutor will act as the employee.
PART F_3
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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson98: Timekeeping in company events 会社のイベントでのタイムキーピング

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. debate 討論する
2. facilitator ファシリテーター
3. awhile しばらく
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Please stop talking when the bell rings.
Stop reading the paper when someone started speaking.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Is everyone ready for this debate?
Yes, sir! My team is more than ready!

Okay! Always remember to please stop talking when the bell rings.
Yes, sir.

The team should also stop reading the paper when someone started speaking.
We’ll take note of that, sir.

Okay, let’s start!
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Is everyone ready for this debate?
Yes, sir! My team is more than ready!

Okay! Always remember to please ________________ when the bell rings.
Yes, sir.

The team should also _____________ the paper when someone started speaking.
We’ll take note of that, sir.

Okay, let’s start!
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What did your doctor advise?
B: He advised me to _________________ junkfoods and drink more water.
2. A: Oh, I notice that you don’t have any newspapers here.
B: A friend advised me to _______________ newspapers and read the news online instead.
3. A: The teacher told him to _______________ his phone while the class is ongoing.
B: I understand. That was very disrespectful to the teacher.
4. A: I think my allergies are attacking right now.
B: Oh, my! Please drink your medicine right away and ______________ the foods that can trigger it!
5. A: What did the facilitator say?
B: He said that we should ________________ and raise our board with our answer when the bell rings.
6. A: Our boss told us to _________________ for awhile and take a break for 30 minutes.
B: You’re lucky to have an understanding boss.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are a facilitator for a company quiz bee. Kindly explain the timekeeping rules to the contestants. Your tutor will play the role of one of them.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson101: Talk about the company’s history 会社の歴史を語る

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. found 創設する,創建する.
2. establish 設立する
3. no wonder なるほど、道理で
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Our company was founded in 1989.
It was established by our previous president.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Could you tell me about your company’s history?
Sure. What would you like to know?

When was it established?
Our company was founded in 1989.

Wow. That was ages ago!
Yes. It was established by our previous president.

No wonder your company is one of the pioneers in the country.
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Could you tell me about your company’s history?
Sure. What would you like to know?

When was it established?
Our company ___________ in 1989.

Wow. That was ages ago!
Yes. It ______________ by our previous president.

No wonder your company is one of the pioneers in the country.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: When was the article published?
B: The article _______________ by Kim last Friday.
2. A: Hey, why are you panicking?
B: Please help me. My car _______________ by a thief.
3. A: Did your sister win the competition?
B: Unfortunately, the prize _____________ by her.
4. A: Who sang that cool song?
B: This song ____________ by Post Malone.
5. A: Who gave you that luxury bag?
B: It ___________ by my friend from abroad.
6. A: Have you heard the latest news? It was frightening.
B: Was it about the two men who _____________ by a shark?
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
Talk to a friend about the history of the company you are working for. Your tutor will play the role of your friend.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson100: Talk about upcoming events 今後のイベントについて話す

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. announce 発表する、知らせる
2. attend 出席
3. assure 保証
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
A company event will be held next June.
It will be held in Tokyo.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Hey, Emma! Sorry, I was late today. What did the president announce earlier?
Good morning, Ron. A company event will be held next June.

Really? Where will it be?
It will be held in Tokyo.

Wow! All employees will be attending, right?
Yes! The president assured that everyone can join.

Fantastic! I’ll surely join!
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Hey, Emma! Sorry, I was late today. What did the president announce earlier?
Good morning, Ron. A company event __________ held next June.

Really? Where will it be?
It ___________ held in Tokyo.

Wow! All employees __________ attending, right?
Yes! The president assured that everyone can join.

Fantastic! I’ll surely join!
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What will you wear at the ball tonight?
B: This red sparkly outfit __________ crowned as the most beautiful dress tonight!
2. A: A debate competition __________ held next month.
B: Okay, count me in!
3. A: When’s the sports fest again?
B: It _________ held in August.
4. A: A national holiday __________ celebrated next Friday.
B: Oh, that’s why we don’t have work on that day.
5. A: Why is our team leader talking to our manager?
B: I heard that new timekeeping rules __________ implemented.
6. A: Is that the news article that you have written?
B: Yes! It ___________ published on the company’s website.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
As a team leader, announce to your members the upcoming company event that will be held in Osaka next September. Your tutor will play the role of one of your teammates.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson102: Share replies to e-mails 電子メールの返信を共有する

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. reply 答える、返事をする
2. possible 可能な、考えられる
3. set up 用意する、設定する、調整する
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
She said that she’s available next Tuesday.
She asked if it’s possible to have a meeting online.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Emma, have you heard from Michelle? She hasn’t replied to my e-mail.
Yes, she said that she’s available next Tuesday.

I see.
Also, she asked if it’s possible to have a meeting online.

Please tell her to set up an appointment on Google Meet.
Okay, I will.

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Emma, have you heard from Michelle? She hasn’t replied to my e-mail.
Yes, _____ that she’s available next Tuesday.

I see.
Also, _________ it’s possible to have a meeting online.

Please tell her to set up an appointment on Google Meet.
Okay, I will.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What is it?
B: She _____ she might be late for five minutes.
2. A: _______ would meet you later.
B: I can’t meet him. I have to leave the office early.
3. A: _______ if I had been to the branch in Vietnam before.
B: Oh, we all must visit the Vietnam branch.
4. A: They ______ if it’s possible to have a meeting on Zoom.
B: That would be fine. I’ll set up an appointment right away.
5. A: ______ she would call me at 2:00. It’s already 2:30.
B: I think she forgot about it.
6. A: Who was looking for me?
B: Robert. _______ told me that he needed to discuss something with you.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
“Please tell our supervisor that I had to leave early because of an emergency,” your coworker asked. Tell this to your tutor, who will act as the supervisor.
PART F_3
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 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 (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson94: Talk about your department’s work 自分の部署の仕事について話す

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. casual カジュアル
2. multitasking マルチタスク
3. preserve 保存する
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
We have our department meeting every day.
We often discuss our new ideas.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

How often do you have meetings in your department?
We have our department meeting every day.

I see. What do you usually discuss in the meetings?
We often discuss our new ideas. The meetings also serve as casual
talks among the members of the department.

Wow, that’s great! You get to know each other well in the department.
Yes. We also have different kinds of competitions from time to time.

Oh, that sounds fun! We seldom have competitions in our department due to the busy schedule.
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

How often do you have meetings in your department?
We have our department meeting ____________.

I see. What do you usually discuss in the meetings?
We _______ discuss our new ideas. The meetings also serve as casual
talks among the members of the department.

Wow, that’s great! You get to know each other well in the department.
Yes. We also have different kinds of competitions _______________.

Oh, that sounds fun! We seldom have competitions in our department due to the busy schedule.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: I am the one who picks up my younger brother from school ____________.
B: You’re really great at multitasking–juggling school works and family matters.
2. A: Kindly update me on the status of the application _______________.
B: Yes. I will inform you once the application has been reviewed.
3. A: In what store do you usually buy your groceries?
B: I ________ buy my stuff at Target.
4. A: Do you even use this art set?
B: My late grandmother gave that to me so I __________ use it to preserve its quality.
5. A: Do you walk your dog ______________?
B: Yes. It has become a habit of me to walk my dog every morning.
6. A: Please make it a habit to report your task progress _____________.
B: Yes, ma’am/sir. I’ll take note of it.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
A colleague from a different department asks about your department’s work. Your tutor will play the role of that colleague.
PART F_3
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.