Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Business Communication 8: 職場での交流 8

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. It is natural to tell someone “good luck” when a big change at work occurs, such as a transfer.
2. If someone at work seems nervous about a transfer or another big change, try to say something positive such as “That sounds exciting”.
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.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Hi, Kei. What’s new?
B: Hi, Bob. Actually, I’ve got some big news. I’m being transferred to our New York office.
A: Wow, that is big news. I didn’t realize that.
B: Yeah, I just found out this morning.
A: How do you feel about it?
B: To be honest, it hasn’t really sunk in yet, so I’m not sure how to feel.
A: Well… New York! That sounds exciting. Good luck!

B: Thank you.
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

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

PART C_2

1. Have you ever encouraged a coworker during a big change?
Answer:
2. If so, what were the circumstances: a promotion, job transfer, or some other big change?
Answer:
3. Have you ever received encouragement from a coworker?
Answer:
PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

Situation: You are talking with your coworker about his/her transfer to another branch. Give him/her some words of encouragement.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your coworker.)
Expressions: – That sounds exciting.
– Good luck!