Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Basic9: 仕事の調子が悪い日 | Bad Day at Work

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. messed up
2. not that bad
3. stressful
4. will get better
5. you’re doing great
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: How was your day?
B: It’s a bit messed up.
A: Really? Why?
B: My boss was in a bad mood the whole day today. He was giving me a hard time.
A: Sorry to hear that. I’m sure it’s been a stressful day for you.
B: Yeah, but I’m fine. What about you?
A: I think I’m bad at doing my job. It’s depressing.
B: You’re new so it’s normal. I’m sure you will get better.
A: I really hope I improve.
B: I’m sure you will. Just do your best all the time.
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: How was your day?
a. I really hope I improve.
b. Yeah, but I’m fine.
c. It’s a bit messed up.
PART C_3

2: It’s a bit messed up.
a. Yeah, but I’m fine.
b. Really? Why?
c. I’m sure you will.
PART C_4

3: My boss was in a bad mood the whole day today. He was giving me a hard time.
a. Sorry to hear that.
b. I really hope I improve.
c. Yeah, but I’m fine.
PART C_5

4: I think I’m bad at doing my job. It’s depressing.
a. How was your day?
b. You’re new so it’s normal.
c. Yeah, but I’m fine.
PART C_6

5: I really hope I improve.
a. I’m sure you will.
b. Really? Why?
c. Sorry to hear that.
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. When do you usually have a bad day at work?
Answer:
2. How do you encourage a co-worker who is having a bad day at work?
Answer:
3. What do you usually do when you’re having a stressful day at work?
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