Business (Beginner Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(初級1章)
Lesson83: Differences between departments 部門間の違い

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. manpower 人員、人手
2. extra 余分の
3. thankfully 感謝して、ありがたいことに
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
The finance department is very busy these days.
Our department is a little short of manpower.
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

Hi, Emma! How was the work week?
The finance department is very busy these days. How about you?

Our department is a little short of manpower so we had to do extra work.
I see. It’s been a tough week but thankfully, we can still manage the
workload.

Yes, I agree.
Well then, good luck on the next work week!

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.
PART D_2

Hi, Emma! How was the work week?
The finance department ________these days. How about you?

Our department ______ short of manpower so we had to do extra work.
I see. It’s been a tough week but thankfully, we were able to manage the
workload.

Yes, I agree.
Well then, good luck on the next work week!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: The IT department is a ______ short of manpower.
B: Right, I understand.
2. A: What department is that?
B: That is the creative department. The members are ____ talented.
3. A: You will be part of the HR department.
B: Thank you. I am _____ glad to be part of the team.
4. A: I was ______ late for the meeting.
B: You should set an alarm clock.
5. A: Can you talk with our French client?
B: No, sorry. I only speak ______ French.
6. A: There was _____ time to finish my task.
B: I see. You should learn how to manage your time.
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
Your coworker from another department asked you how your work is going. Answer him/her using the phrases you have learned. Your tutor will act as your coworker.
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 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.