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Business (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson81: Explain work routine 仕事の手順を説明する

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. security セキュリティ
2. update 最新のものにする、更新する
3. password パスワード
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Before starting the program, check if the computer’s security is updated.
After that, type in your password.
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. Could you teach me how to open this software?
Sure! Before starting the program, check if the computer’s security is updated.

Okay.
After that, type in your password.

Is this password the one that was given to me by Miss Aly?
Yes. And you’re good to go.

Thanks, Emma!
No worries, Ron. Just call me if you need anything else.

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. Could you teach me how to open this software?
Sure! _________ starting the program, check if the computer’s security is updated.

Okay.
________ that, type in your password.

Is this password the one that was given to me by Miss Aly?
Yes. And you’re good to go.

Thanks, Emma!
No worries, Ron. Just call me if you need anything else.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Do you brush your teeth _______ every meal?
B: Yes. It has become a habit of mine.
2. A: Could we do another round of practice _________ we leave?
B: Of course. I appreciate your passion for this competition.
3. A: Let’s meet _________ my exams and have some dinner.
B: Sure! Good luck with your exams!
4. A: _________ logging into your account, check if there are no other tabs open.
B: Okay, that’s noted.
5. A: Please count your change ________ leaving the store.
B: That’s for sure.
6. A: I felt calm and better _________ taking my medicines.
B: Good thing that I brought some.
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 new colleague is asking for your help with a certain computer program. Your tutor will play the role of the 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 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)
Lesson84: Exchanging of things モノの交換

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. borrow 借りる
2. lend 貸す
3. return 返す、帰る、戻る
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
She gave me this pen.
I lent her my book.
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, could I borrow your pen for a minute?
Sure, here you go.

Thanks. Nice pen, where’d you get it?
It’s from Hanna. She gave me this pen.

Ah, I see.
Oh, by the way, could I borrow your copy of “Think & Grow Rich?”

Ah, it’s with Lisa. I lent her my book. She said she would return it next week. I’ll let you know.
Okay, thanks.

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, could I borrow your pen for a minute?
Sure, here you go.

Thanks. Nice pen, where’d you get it?
It’s from Hanna. She ____ me this _____ .

Ah, I see.
Oh, by the way, could I borrow your copy of “Think & Grow Rich?”

Ah, it’s with Lisa. I lent ____ my ____ . She said she would return it next week. I’ll let you know.
Okay, thanks.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: I ____ her an email.
B: Okay, please update me.
2. A: The folder is not on Michael’s desk.
B: Nora ____ the folder to Sam.
3. A: The company sent _____ a package.
B: He said he has not received it yet.
4. A: Who gave you that?
B: Gary gave ____ this file.
5. A: He bought _____ lunch.
B: He is so kind.
6. A: Could I borrow a paper clip?
B: Get it from Patricia. I lent her a box of _____.
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 asked if he could borrow your book. Tell him/her you lent it to someone else. 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)
Lesson83: Differences between departments 部門間の違い

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. manpower 人員、人手
2. extra 余分の
3. thankfully 感謝して、ありがたいことに
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
The finance department is very busy these days.
Our department is a little short of manpower.
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! How was the work week?
The finance department is very busy these days. How about you?

Our department is a little short of manpower so we had to do extra work.
I see. It’s been a tough week but thankfully, we can still manage the
workload.

Yes, I agree.
Well then, good luck on the next work week!

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! How was the work week?
The finance department ________these days. How about you?

Our department ______ short of manpower so we had to do extra work.
I see. It’s been a tough week but thankfully, we were able to manage the
workload.

Yes, I agree.
Well then, good luck on the next work week!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: The IT department is a ______ short of manpower.
B: Right, I understand.
2. A: What department is that?
B: That is the creative department. The members are ____ talented.
3. A: You will be part of the HR department.
B: Thank you. I am _____ glad to be part of the team.
4. A: I was ______ late for the meeting.
B: You should set an alarm clock.
5. A: Can you talk with our French client?
B: No, sorry. I only speak ______ French.
6. A: There was _____ time to finish my task.
B: I see. You should learn how to manage your time.
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 from another department asked you how your work is going. Answer him/her using the phrases you have learned. 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)
Lesson65: Details of a job interview 仕事の面接の詳細

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. invite 招待する
2. ask for 要求する、問い合わせる
3. contact 連絡する
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s words/phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Who do I ask for?
Who do I contact?
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 and good afternoon. Is this Ms. Emma Evans?
Hello. Yes, this is Emma speaking.

This is Ron Roberts of XYZ, Inc. We’d like to invite you to an interview on Monday, 9:00 a.m.
Oh, thank you very much! Who do I ask for?

Please ask for Josh Lewis.
Thank you. Who do I contact before the interview?

You can contact either me or Mr. Lewis.
Understood. I’ll be there. Thank you again!

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 and good afternoon. Is this Ms. Emma Evans?
Hello. Yes, this is Emma speaking.

This is Ron Roberts of XYZ, Inc. We’d like to invite you to an interview on Monday, 9:00 a.m.
Oh, thank you very much! ______________ ask for?

Please ask for Josh Lewis.
Thank you. Who ______________ before the interview?

You can contact either me or Mr. Lewis.
Understood. I’ll be there. Thank you again!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversations.
PART E_2
1. A: Who do I look for?
B: You can ______________ Ms. White.
2. A: ______________ ask for?
B: Please ask for Mr. Edwards.
3. A: Do I talk to Mr. Harris once I arrive?
B: Yes. Please ______________ Mr. Harris.
4. A: ______________ talk to if Ms. Jackson is not around?
B: You can talk to Mr. Robinson instead.
5. A: Do I ______________ Ms. Lee at room A3?
B: No, please talk to her at room A5 instead.
6. A: ______________ speak to at 3:00 p.m.?
B: Please go to room B6 to speak to Ms. Thompson at that time.
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 invited to an interview on Monday. Ask him/her for the job interview details. Your tutor will pretend to be a recruitment staff.
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.

Updating self-introduction 3_1

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. What did you eat for breakfast?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

Now, you will present a self-introduction.
Then, I will give feedback after your presentation.

PART B_2

(Please start your self-introduction now.)

PART C_1

Thank you for your self-introduction. Now, I will give you feedback on your self-introduction.
(Please choose 3 positive feedback from the choices below.)
1. Good facial expression/s
2. Good pronunciation
3. Good voice volume
4. Good speaking pace
5. Good grammar
PART D_1

Now, I will start my self-introduction.
(Please read aloud the passage below and fill in the blanks with your own answers.)

PART D_2

Good day. My name is ________________.
My hometown is ________________.
It is famous for ________________.
I love my hometown because ________________.
My dream is to be a/an ________________.
I want to be a/an ________________ because ________________.
I need to ________________ to achieve my dream.
Thank you for listening!

PART E_1

Now, we’ll read aloud the phrases below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

My hometown is ~
I am from ~
My hometown is famous for ~
You can ~ in my hometown.
I love my hometown because ~
I am proud of my hometown because ~
My dream is to be a/an ~
I want to be ~
That is my dream because ~
I want to be a/an ~ because ~
I need to ~ to achieve my dream.
To achieve my dream, I must ~
PART F_1

Now, please choose three phrases that you want to add to your self-introduction.
(Please take note of the student’s chosen phrases.)

PART F_2

1.
2.
3.
PART G_1

Now, let’s practice the phrases you chose. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART G_2

1.
2.
3.
PART H_1

Now, you will present your self-introduction adding the phrases you chose.
Then, I will give feedback after your self-introduction.

PART H_2

(Please start your self-introduction now.)

Updating self-introduction 2_1

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. How is the weather today?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

Now, you will present a self-introduction.
Then, I will give feedback after your presentation.

PART B_2

(Please start your self-introduction now.)

PART C_1

Thank you for your self-introduction. Now, I will give you feedback on your self-introduction.
(Please choose 3 positive feedback from the choices below.)
1. Good facial expression/s
2. Good pronunciation
3. Good voice volume
4. Good speaking pace
5. Good grammar
PART D_1

Now, I will start my self-introduction.
(Please read aloud the passage below and fill in the blanks with your own answers.)

PART D_2

Good day. My name is ________________ and I am from ________________.
My favorite type of music is ________________.
It is my favorite because ________________.
I enjoy playing ________________.
I love that sport because ________________.
My favorite subject in school is ________________.
I enjoy studying it because ________________.

PART E_1

Now, we’ll read aloud the phrases below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

My favorite type of music is ~
I like listening to ~
It is my favorite because ~
I enjoy listening to it because ~
My favorite sport is ~
I like playing ~
I love that sport because ~
I enjoy playing it because ~
My favorite subject in school is ~
I like studying ~ in school.
I like that subject because ~
I enjoy studying it because ~
PART F_1

Now, please choose three phrases that you want to add to your self-introduction.
(Please take note of the student’s chosen phrases.)

PART F_2

1.
2.
3.
PART G_1

Now, let’s practice the phrases you chose. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART G_2

1.
2.
3.
PART H_1

Now, you will present your self-introduction adding the phrases you chose.
Then, I will give feedback after your self-introduction.

PART H_2

(Please start your self-introduction now.)

Business (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson78: Talking about break time 休憩時間の話

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. growl うなる、不平を言う
2. allow 許す、許可する
3. warning 警告
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
You are not allowed to eat snacks except during your break time.
You mustn’t skip meals.
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, I am already hungry at this time.
Why so? It’s just half past 11.

I don’t know. I just heard my stomach growled. Are we allowed to eat snacks even before our break time?
You are not allowed to eat snacks except during your break time.

Okay, how about a chocolate bar?
You must not break rules, remember? You could be given a written
warning, or you could be suspended for that.

You don’t have to keep reminding me about that. Don’t worry. I’ll follow instructions from now on.
You must avoid putting yourself in danger.

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, I am already hungry at this time.
Why so? It’s just half past 11.

I don’t know. I just heard my stomach growled. Are we allowed to eat snacks even before our break time?
You are __________ eat snacks except during your break time.

Okay, how about a chocolate bar?
__________ break rules, remember? You could be given a written
warning, or you could be suspended for that.

You don’t have to keep reminding me about that. Don’t worry. I’ll follow instructions from now on.
You __________ avoid putting yourself in danger.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Would you mind if I asked questions about this?
B: No, not at all. You __________ be afraid to ask questions.
2. A: Are we allowed to put our umbrellas here?
B: No, we are __________ put our umbrellas here.
3. A: What advice can you give me?
B: You __________ be willing to help out a coworker.
4. A: What is wrong with how I dress?
B: You are __________ wear that kind of clothes here.
5. A: You __________ be open-minded.
B: That is true. Ask your colleagues to share their ideas.
6. A: I will be busy this afternoon, and you __________ call me.
B: Yes, I will take note of that.
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 about your company’s break time with your colleague. Use the expressions you learned today. The tutor will act as 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 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)
Lesson105: Talk about figures 数字についての話

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. approximately 約、およそ
2. leave 休暇
3. increase 増加する
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
The price of our product is about 3000 yen.
Our total sale is approximately 5 million yen.
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

I’m sorry I was not able to attend the meeting yesterday.
Why so?

I took a leave yesterday. I had to do something important at home
I see.

By the way, how much is the monthly sale in June?
Our total sale is approximately 5 million yen.

Around 5 million yen? Wow! I think that is because the price of our product is about 3000 yen.
Absolutely, the managers concluded that we have to work on marketing
online to increase sales next month.

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

I’m sorry I was not able to attend the meeting yesterday.
Why so?

I took a leave yesterday. I had to do something important at home
I see.

By the way, how much is the monthly sale in June?
Our total sale is __________ 5 million yen.

__________ 5 million yen? Wow! I think that is because the price of our product is __________ 3000 yen.
Absolutely, the managers concluded that we have to work on marketing
online to increase sales next month.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: A typically meal will be __________ 10 dollars.
B: Thanks for telling me about it.
2. A: The clients will be arriving in __________ 20 minutes.
B: We should be ready.
3. A: __________ 150 million dollars is to be spent on improvements.
B: I’m excited about the change.
4. A: The business trip took __________ seven hours.
B: You must be tired.
5. A: His wealth is estimated at __________ 100 million dollars.
B: That is a lot of money!
6. A: It took us __________ 45 minutes to finish the meeting.
B: Were you able to share your ideas?
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 colleague was not able to attend a meeting because he/she had an urgent task to finish. Discuss with him the details of the meeting. Use the expressions you learned today. Your 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 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)
Lesson104: Fixing a schedule スケジュールの確認

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. check 確かめる、確認する
2. calendar カレンダー、予定表
3. contact 連絡先
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
How about tomorrow?
Is next Friday good for you?
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

I’d want to schedule a meeting with you for a project.
Of course.

How about tomorrow?
I am afraid I am not available tomorrow. Is next Friday good for you?

My assistant will check my calendar and contact you about it. Can you bring me a project outline when you come?
Yes, I can bring the outline when I come to the meeting.

Do you think that we should include the entire committee in the meeting?
Yes, they should be included.

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

I’d want to schedule a meeting with you for a project.
Of course.

__________ tomorrow?
I am afraid I am not available tomorrow. Is next Friday __________?

My assistant will check my calendar and contact you about it. Can you bring me a project outline when you come?
Yes, I can bring the outline when I come to the meeting.

Do you think that we should include the entire committee in the meeting?
Yes, they should be included.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Is next __________ good for you?
B: Certainly!
2. A: How about this __________?
B: I guess so. Let me check it first.
3. A: Sorry, I’m not available.
B: How about __________?
4. A: Is __________ week good for you?
B: No, I’m not so sure about that.
5. A: Is tomorrow __________ for you?
B: Absolutely.
6. A: How __________ on December 12?
B: Yes, sure.
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
Fix the schedule of your meeting with your client. Use the expressions you learned today. Your tutor will act as your 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)
Lesson77: Heads-up on shipping status 出荷状況を知らせる

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. heads-up 注意喚起
2. ship 輸送する
3. inconvenience 不便
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
We are not able to ship right now.
We will be able to ship by the end of this month.
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, I called to give you a heads-up on your order. I’m sorry, but we are not able to ship right now.
Oh, is that so? When can you ship it?

We will be able to ship by the end of this month.
Well, that’s good to hear.

Again, we’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you for informing me.

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, I called to give you a heads-up on your order. I’m sorry, but we are ________ right now.
Oh, is that so? When can you ship it?

We will be ______ ship by the end of this month.
Well, that’s good to hear.

Again, we’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you for informing me.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: I will not _________ attend tomorrow’s meeting.
B: That’s fine. We can reschedule it.
2. A: Were you _____ contact our client?
B: His phone was busy, so I will try to call him again.
3. A: Can you ship our order next week?
B: Sorry, we won’t _______ it next week.
4. A: How did the interview go?
B: It was great! I was ______ answer all the questions well.
5. A: I’m afraid we won’t be ______ help you right now.
B: It’s fine. Don’t worry about it.
6. A: Were you _____ to receive my email?
B: No, sorry. Could you please send it again?
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
There is an ongoing problem with your company’s logistics. Inform your client that you will not be able to ship his/her order on time. Your tutor will act as your 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.