Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）Business Communication 7: 職場での交流 7

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.

まず講師とレッスンのポイントを確認します。講師に続いて読みましょう。

PART A_2

1.	It is more idiomatic to use “What if…” than “What will you do if…” when asking someone a hypothetical question.
2.	When inviting someone into a discussion, avoid blunt commands like “Sit down” and “I want…” Instead, use polite phrases like “Please have a seat” and “Won’t you seat down”.

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

会話文を読みましょう。読み終わったら役を交代してもう一度読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

A:	Hi there, Kei.
B:	Hi, Bob. Finished with lunch already?
A:	Yeah. Do you mind if I ask you a question?
B:	Of course not. Please have a seat.
A:	Thank you. Well, I heard that the annual bonuses might be less this year. Is that true?
B:	I think so, but I’m not sure.
A:	So… What if it’s true? What if your bonus is less this year?
B:	If my bonus is less this year, I’ll resign from the company.
A:	Wow, that’s an extreme solution.
B:	Yes, an extreme solution to an extreme problem.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

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

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

PART C_2

1.	How often do you ask your coworkers for their opinions?
Answer:
2.	How often are you asked for your opinion?
Answer:
3.	In general, do you enjoy talking with coworkers about serious issues involving work? Why or why not?
Answer:

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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 C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

以下の設定でロールプレイをしましょう。

PART D_2

Situation:	You are talking with your coworker. Talk about each other’s opinions regarding vacation days and working hours. (Your tutor will pretend to be your coworker.)
Expressions:	– Do you mind if I ask you a question? – Please have a seat.