Business (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson55: Performance of other companies 他社のパフォーマンス

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. popular 人気のある
2. reliable 信頼性のある
3. take for granted 当たり前と考える
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
ABC company’s performance is better than XYZ corporation.
A has more sales than B.
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

What do you think about C company?
I think C company is the most popular company when it comes to technology.

I agree. However, D company’s employees are more reliable than C company’s.
Why did you say so?

I have worked with D company’s employees. D company’s employees show up for work on time.
I see. Time is gold. It should not be taken for granted.

You’re correct. But still, C company has more branches globally.
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

What do you think about C company?
I think C company is __________ popular company when it comes to technology.

I agree. However, D company’s employees are __________ than C company’s.
Why did you say so?

I have worked with D company’s employees. D company’s employees show up for work on time.
I see. Time is gold. It should not be taken for granted.

You’re correct. But still, C company __________ branches globally.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: I think this company is one of __________ successful companies around the globe.
B: Yes, and we are lucky we are a part of it.
2. A: E company has __________ employees than F company.
B: That’s true. They have employees abroad.
3. A: G company has more skillful employees than A company.
B: I agree. Their products are __________ efficient than the other.
4. A: This company __________ profitable than the other.
B: Yes, this company has more clients.
5. A: G company __________ customers than A company.
B: I think it is because of the way they market online.
6. A: This company is the __________ respectable here in our country.
B: It is a hundred years old, right?
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
Have a small talk with your colleague. Talk about the companies that you are familiar with. Use the expressions you learned today. The 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 in 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.