Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Basic8: 上司との会話 | Talking to your Boss

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. improve more on
2. let me know
3. profit
4. progress
5. work on
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: Good morning, sir.
B: Good morning! You wanted to talk about your evaluation. Is it right?
A: Yes, sir. I just want to know my progress in this company.
B: That’s great to hear. It means you really care about your job.
A: I do. It doesn’t have to be detailed. I know you’re busy, sir.
B: Okay. You’re really doing well in sales and marketing. Our profit has increased. However, you can improve more on working with a group.
A: Yes, I got feedback about my ability to work well with others.
B: I’m sure you’ll get used to working with a team. It’ll just take time to adjust.
A: I hope so, sir. Thank you for the time.
B: No problem. If you need anything else, let me know.
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: Good morning! You wanted to talk about your evaluation. Is it right?
a. Yes, sir.
b. Okay.
c. No problem.
PART C_3

2: I just want to know my progress in this company.
a. Thank you for the time.
b. No problem.
c. That’s great to hear.
PART C_4

3: It means you really care about your job.
a. I hope so, sir.
b. I do.
c. No problem.
PART C_5

4: Yes, I got feedback about my ability to work well with others.
a. Okay. You’re really doing well in sales and marketing.
b. No problem. If you need anything else, let me know.
c. I’m sure you’ll get used to working with a team.
PART C_6

5: I hope so, sir. Thank you for the time.
a. I’m sure you’ll get used to working with a team.
b. No problem. If you need anything else, let me know.
c. Our profit has increased.
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 feel comfortable, shy, or nervous when you talk to your boss?
Answer:
2. What do you usually talk about with your boss?
Answer:
3. What is your boss like?
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