Business (Beginner Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（初級２章）Lesson28: Expressing appreciation感謝の気持ちを伝える

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn new expressions to use when expressing appreciation. You will also learn new vocabulary.

この教材では、感謝の気持ちを伝えるときに使う表現と単語を学びます。

PART A_1

Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.

単語の意味と例文を読みましょう。講師にあとに続いて読んでください。

PART A_2

1.　struggle　もがく
words:	[verb：動詞　現在分子:struggling] to do or finish something through intense efforts
example:	I’m struggling with gathering data. struggle
2.　technique　技術
words:	[noun：名詞複数形 Techniques] a way of carrying out a particular task
example:	Let me share with you some technique s I use.
3.　experience　経験
words:	[noun：名詞] knowledge or practical wisdom
example:	These are all based on my experience in making presentations.
4.　input　投入
words:	[noun：名詞複数形 inputs] make (secret or new information) known
example:	Thank you for your input s, Mark.
5.　appreciate　高く評価する
words:	[verb：動詞] to recognize the full worth of something
example:	I really appreciate you taking the time to meet with me today.
6.　helpful　役に立つ
words:	[adjective：形容詞] valuable; beneficial
example:	This meeting is very helpful .
7.　treat　おごる
words:	[verb：動詞] entertainment, food, drink, etc., given as expression of thanks
example:	Please allow me to treat you a cup of coffee later.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given vocabulary words.

単語を使って文章を作ってみましょう。

PART A_4

struggle

Answer:

technique

Answer:

experience

Answer:

input

Answer:

appreciate

Answer:

helpful

Answer:

treat

Answer:

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

PART B_2

Tutor:	Hello, Hillary! Are you ready for your upcoming presentation?
Student:	Hi, Mark. Yes, but I’m (1) struggling with gathering data.
Tutor:	Oh, I see. Let me share with you some (2) techniques and tips I use based on my (3) experience in making presentations.
Student:	Thank you for your (4) inputs, Mark. I really (5) appreciate you’re taking the time to meet with me today.
Tutor:	You’re welcome, Hillary! We’re on the same team. We’ve got each other’s back.
Student:	This meeting is very (6)helpful. Thanks a lot! Please allow me to (7) treat you a cup of coffee later.

PART B_3

Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.

先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART B_4

Tutor:	Hello, Hillary! Are you ready for your upcoming presentation?
Student:	Hi, Mark. Yes, but I’m (1) __________ with gathering data.
Tutor:	Oh, I see. Let me share with you some (2) __________ and tips I use based on my (3) __________ in making presentations.
Student:	Thank you for your (4) _______, Mark. I really (5) __________ you’re taking the time to meet with me today.
Tutor:	You’re welcome, Hillary! We’re on the same team. We’ve got each other’s back.
Student:	This meeting is very (6) _________. Thanks a lot! Please allow me to (7) __________ you a cup of coffee later.

PART C

Your tutor will read the following statements.
Choose the appropriate response for each item.

講師が１∼５の文章を読みます。
それぞれの文章に対して適切な答えをa∼dから選び、音読してください。

PART C_1

Are you ready for your upcoming presentation?

PART C_1

a.	I’m leaving next week.
b.	She’ll be gone by Friday night.
c.	Yes, but I’m struggling with gathering data.
d.	I really hope she is.

PART C_2

Let me share with you some techniques and tips I use based on my experience.

PART C_2

a.	Thank you for your inputs.
b.	Thanks, but no thanks.
c.	I’ll send it to you through email.
d.	I’m still waiting here.

PART C_3

Thank you for your inputs, Mark.

PART C_3

a.	Well, it’s my idea.
b.	I haven’t seen him yet.
c.	I’ll be back soon.
d.	You’re welcome, Hillary!

PART C_4

Did our meeting help you?

PART C_4

a.	I don’t know what to do.
b.	This meeting is very helpful.
c.	I’m still working on it.
d.	Thank you for your treat today.

PART C_5

Please allow me to treat you a cup of coffee later.

PART C_5

a.	Thank you. I appreciate it.
b.	I’ll catch up with you next time.
c.	I’m actually hungry.
d.	It’s rush hour.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

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