Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Basic6: 物を借りる | Borrowing and Returning

    PART A_1

    We will read aloud the words and phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
    (Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

    PART A_2

    1. may I borrow…
    2. stapler
    3. sure, no problem
    4. thank you
    5. you’re welcome
    PART A_3

    Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part A_2.
    (Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

    PART A_4

    PART B_1

    We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
    (Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
    PART B_2

    A: Hi, are you busy?
    B: A little bit, why? Do you need anything?
    A: Actually, yes. You’re going to the accounting office later. Is it right?
    B: Yes! I’ll go there after I finish my report.
    A: Do you mind returning this book to the accounting manager for me? I borrowed it from him last week.
    B: No, not at all. Is there anything else you need?
    A: Is it okay if I borrow your stapler? I lost mine.
    B: Sure, no problem.
    A: Thanks. Is it all right if I return it this afternoon?
    B: It’s fine, but could you return it before 4 p.m.?
    A: Sure, I’ll have it back by 3:30.
    PART B_3

    Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
    (Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

    PART B_4

    PART C_1

    Please choose the most appropriate response. Then, read aloud the sentences.

    PART C_2

    1: Hi, are you busy?
    a. Sure, no problem.
    b. A little bit.
    c. I’ll have it back soon.
    PART C_3

    2: You’re going to the accounting office later. Is it right?
    a. A little bit.
    b. Yes! I’ll go there after I finish my report.
    c. Sure, no problem.
    PART C_4

    3: Do you mind returning this book to the accounting manager for me?
    a. No, not at all.
    b. I lost mine.
    c. Do you need anything?
    PART C_5

    4: Is it okay if I borrow your stapler?
    a. Sure, no problem.
    b. A little bit.
    c. No, not at all.
    PART C_6

    5: Could you return it before 4 p.m.?
    a. After I finish my report.
    b. No, not at all.
    c. Sure, I’ll have it back by 3:30.
    PART C_7

    Now, let’s review your answers.

    PART C_8

    PART D_1

    Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

    PART D_2

    1. Do you usually borrow your co-workers’ things?
    Answer:
    2. What do you do when your co-worker forgets to return your stuff?
    Answer:
    3. What do you do when you forget to return your co-worker’s stuff?
    Answer:
    PART D_3

    Now, let’s review your answers.
    (Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

    PART D_4