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Business (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson43: Ask politely 礼儀正しく尋ねる

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. mind ~ませんか、~いいですか
2. proposal 提案
3. speed up スピードアップ,早くする
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Would you mind opening the window?
Would you mind if I ask you to check this report?
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

Hi, Emma. Sorry to bother. Would you mind opening the window, please?
Not at all. Here. Is this better?

Yes. Thanks a lot.
Oh, by the way, Ron, would you mind if I ask you to check this report?

Sure. Is this for the proposal?
Yes, it is. But I’m still working on the proposal. Hopefully, it will
get approved by the management.

I hope so, too. Your ideas are really good. It will help speed up the working process.
Thanks, Ron.

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

Hi, Emma. Sorry to bother. _________ mind opening the window, please?
Not at all. Here. Is this better?

Yes. Thanks a lot.
Oh, by the way, Ron, would you mind if __________ to check this report?

Sure. Is this for the proposal?
Yes, it is. But I’m still working on the proposal. Hopefully, it will
get approved by the management.

I hope so, too. Your ideas are really good. It will help speed up the working process.
Thanks, Ron.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: We’re about to start the meeting. ___________ mind turning down the speaker’s volume?
B: Sorry about that.
2. A: Would ____________ calling the building maintenance personnel? The faucet is leaking.
B: Okay. I’ll call them now.
3. A: Would _____________ I ask you to photocopy these documents? I have an immediate call from the head office.
B: Sure. No problem.
4. A: ________ mind adjusting the air conditioner’s temperature? It’s a bit warmer today.
B: Okay, sure.
5. A: Would you mind if I ___________ bring the tables together? I will arrange the chairs for the event.
B: No problem! I am glad to help you.
6. A: ________ mind sharing your opinion about my proposal?
B: Alright. I’ll give you feedback soon as I’m done with my email.
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 have an urgent call from the head office but you need to submit some documents to the Finance Department. Ask help from your tutor, who will play the role of your officemate, to bring the documents to the Finance Department.
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)
Lesson28: The location of the office and the facilities in the office. オフィスの場所

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. surprise 驚き
2. data データ
3. engineer エンジニア
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
I work for ST Data Company.
I work at Shibuya.
I work in the TRC building.
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

Hi, Emma! What a surprise! Long time no see.
Hello, Ron! It’s nice to see you again.

Do you work here?
No. I’m here to attend a seminar near this building. I work at Shibuya. How about you?

I am a software engineer and I work for ST Data Company.
Where is your building?

Over there. I work in the TRC building. I have to go now, Emma. Please contact me if you’re free and let’s have coffee.
Sure, Ron! Take care.

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

Hi, Emma! What a surprise! Long time no see.
Hello, Ron! It’s nice to see you again.

Do you work here?
No. I’m here to attend a seminar near this building. __________ Shibuya. How about you?

I am a software engineer and I _________ ST Data Company.
Where is your building?

Over there. I _______ TRC building. I have to go now, Emma. Please contact me if you’re free and let’s have coffee.
Sure, Ron! Take care.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What company does your dad work for?
B: He ___________ P&G Company.
2. A: What was your previous job?
B: I worked as a writer _____ Daily News.
3. A: At what city is your office located?
B: __________ Tokyo near Ginza.
4. A: Hey, it’s good to see you! Is your office located in this building?
B: No, __________ KLP Building. Good to see you, too!
5. A: I heard that your brother is an architect.
B: Yes, __________ Prime Design Company.
6. A: You need to find a job that’s closer to your house.
B: Indeed! I’m currently _____________ Kyoto and the distance from my house is giving me more stress!
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 bumped into a former high school friend, and he/she asked where you are working. 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 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)
Lesson57: Background of the company 会社の背景

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. agency 代理店
2. market 市場
3. industry 業界
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Spectoid Inc. has been in business for over two years.
We have been at the top of our industry for two years.
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

Good morning. My name is Ron Williams, senior manager of Carpe Diem advertising agency.
Nice to meet you, Mr. Williams. I’m Emma Smith, general manager
of Spectoid Incorporated.

I’ve heard good things about your company, Miss Smith. How long have you been in business?
Spectoid Incorporated has been in business for over two years.

Your company’s products are doing great in the market.
We have been at the top of our industry for two years.

How impressive!
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

Good morning. My name is Ron Williams, senior manager of Carpe Diem advertising agency.
Nice to meet you, Mr. Williams. I’m Emma Smith, general manager
of Spectoid Incorporated.

I’ve heard good things about your company, Miss Smith. How long have you been in business?
Spectoid Incorporated ______ in business for over two years.

Your company’s products are doing great in the market.
We _______ at the top of our industry for two years.

How impressive!
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: How long have you been in this company?
B: I ______ in this company for three years.
2. A: Their toys are doing great in the market.
B: Yes, their company ______ at the top of the toy industry for four years.
3. A: Have you traveled abroad for work?
B: I _____ been traveling abroad for work since 2016.
4. A: How long has she been working on that report?
B: She ________ on the report for two days
5. A: Why aren’t you answering my calls?
B: Sorry, I _____ in a meeting since 9:00 a.m.
6. A: Has the company been doing well these days?
B: Don’t worry, the company has ______ well for two years now.
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 client asked you about the status of your company’s products. Answer your client with the phrases you have learned. Your tutor will act as the client.
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)
Lesson64: Ask other people’s task 他の人のタスクを聞く

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. internship インターンシップ
2. senior 先輩
3. professional 職業上の
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What kind of tasks do you do?
What kind of products do you make?
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

Hello, Emma. I got accepted for an internship last week.
Really? Congratulations, Ron! Is this your first-ever professional work experience?

Yes, it is. My seniors are very helpful and welcoming. So far, I’m enjoying what I do.
What kind of tasks do you do?

I mainly assist our head designer in creating photo illustrations and other graphics.
What kind of products do you make?

Our company makes printed and digital magazines.
Wow! That sounds like an interesting job.

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

Hello, Emma. I got accepted for an internship last week.
Really? Congratulations, Ron! Is this your first-ever professional work experience?

Yes, it is. My seniors are very helpful and welcoming. So far, I’m enjoying what I do.
___________ tasks do you do?

I mainly assist our head designer in creating photo illustrations and other graphics.
What kind of ____________ make?

Our company makes printed and digital magazines.
Wow! That sounds like an interesting job.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: What _____________ do you make?
B: We make organic skincare products.
2. A: What _____________ do you do?
B: I organize and manage events for companies and individuals.
3. A: What kind of ____________ make?
B: I make digital designs for my company’s website.
4. A: ___________ tasks do you do?
B: I manage my client’s social media accounts.
5. A: What _____________ do you make?
B: Our company makes plastic food models.
6. A: What _____________ do you do?
B: I handle bank transactions.
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 friend asks the kind of tasks and products you do for your new company. Discuss it with your tutor, who will pretend to be 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)
Lesson108: Talk about what you want to do やりたいことについて話す

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. hope to ~ ~したいと望む
2. someday いつか
3. if ever ~ 仮にあるとして
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
I hope to become a team leader in three years.
My dream is to start my own business.
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

We’ve been working in the company for years now.
Which reminds me, what’s your plan, Ron?

I still have much to learn, but I hope to become a team leader in three years.
I’m sure you’ll get the position someday!

Thanks! What about you Emma?
I hope I won’t have to leave this company, to be honest.

Me, too. I love working here.
But if ever I do leave, my dream is to start my own business.

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

We’ve been working in the company for years now.
Which reminds me, what’s your plan, Ron?

I still have much to learn, but ______________ become a team leader in three years.
I’m sure you’ll get the position someday!

Thanks! What about you Emma?
______________ have to leave this company, to be honest.

Me, too. I love working here.
But if ever I do leave, ______________ start my own business.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: What do you plan to do five years from now?
B: I ______________ to get the supervisor position.
2. A: I ______________ have to leave the company.
B: Same here. Let’s continue working here!
3. A: I’m sad you already resigned. What’s your plan now?
B: I ______________ start my own cafe.
4. A: My ______________ have my own bookstore.
B: I’ll be sure to pay you a visit when that happens!
5. A: We finally graduated! What do you want to do?
B: I ______________ work in an international IT company.
6. A: Do you have any plans three years from now?
B: Well, my ______________ take over our family business.
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 and your friend have been working for years in the same company. Talk about each other’s plans. Your tutor will pretend to be 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)
Lesson107: Explain the given tasks 与えられたタスクを説明する

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. submit 提出する
2. favor 親切
3. message メッセージ
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
She told me to finish this by Friday.
I told him that I will attend the meeting.
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. Are you busy right now?
Yes, but do you need any help?

I told Steve that I will attend the meeting, but I still have to submit this report by 15:00.
I see, do you want me to pass the message to Steve?

Yes, could you tell him I might be late for 10 minutes?
Sure, no problem.

Thanks for doing me a favor even while you’re busy.
It’s all right. Ms. White told me to finish this presentation by Friday so I
still have three days.

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. Are you busy right now?
Yes, but do you need any help?

I ______________ I will attend the meeting, but I still have to submit this report by 15:00.
I see, do you want me to pass the message to Steve?

Yes, could you ______________ I might be late for 10 minutes?
Sure, no problem.

Thanks for doing me a favor even while you’re busy.
It’s all right. Ms. White ______________ finish this presentation
by Friday so I still have three days.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: Are you busy right now?
B: Yes, Mr. Brown ______________ submit my report by 14:00.
2. A: Ms. Evans ______________ finish my presentation by Monday.
B: I’m sure you can do it. Good luck!
3. A: Can you come with me at 16:00?
B: Sorry, but I ______________ I will attend the meeting at that time.
4. A: I ______________ will finish this task within the day.
B: I see. Do you need any help?
5. A: I thought you’re not working overtime today.
B: Mr. Smith ______________ check these reports by tomorrow morning.
6. A: Did Ms. Wilson ______________ attend the task briefing?
B: Yeah, I have to be there, too.
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 your co-worker for help with the task given to you by your manager. Your tutor will pretend to be your co-worker.
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)
Lesson92: Tasks that you like 自分の好きなタスク

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. design 設計
2. creativity 創造的なこと、創造性
3. takes a lot of time 多くの時間がかかる
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
I like designing products.
I like writing articles.
Making reports takes a lot of time.
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

Hi, Emma. We have a lot of tasks, don’t we?
Yeah, but I love doing them.

What task do you like?
I like designing products. It really tests my creativity. What about you, Ron?

I like writing articles. I enjoy creating content for our products.
As much as we like our tasks, making reports takes a lot of time, doesn’t it?

It does, that’s why we have to do them as early as possible.
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

Hi, Emma. We have a lot of tasks, don’t we?
Yeah, but I love doing them.

What task do you like?
I like ______________ products. It really tests my creativity. What about
you, Ron?

I like ______________ articles. I enjoy creating content for our products.
As much as we like our tasks, ______________ takes a lot of time, doesn’t it?

It does, that’s why we have to do them as early as possible.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What task do you like the most at your new job?
B: I like ______________ reports. It’s challenging.
2. A: Do you like ______________ our products?
B: Yes, I enjoy designing our products.
3. A: ______________ our products’ quality takes a lot of time, doesn’t it?
B: It is, but it’s important to check our products’ quality.
4. A: What task does Liam enjoy in the writing department?
B: I notice he enjoys ______________ lesson materials.
5. A: Sasha loves organizing events, doesn’t she?
B: Absolutely. ______________ events is her passion.
6. A: Hana really likes ______________ Japanese food.
B: Yes. Cooking is what she loves the most at her job.
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 with your co-worker about the tasks you like using gerunds. Your tutor will pretend to be your co-worker.
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)
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.