Business Conversation (Intermediate): Business pitch of a potential supplier

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words and sentences after your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　monitor ディスプレー、モニター
	Each employee has two computer monitors.
2.　source もと、源
	That manufacturing company is the only source of office equipment here.
3.　manufacture 製造
	They can manufacture rags into paper.
4.　exclusive 独占する、制限された、高級な
	This room is exclusive for the use of clients.
5.　judgment 判断、意見
	She showed a lack of judgment when she gave Mark the job.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	How big is the computer monitor you use at work?
2.	What is the main source of your income?
3.	What kinds of products does your company manufacture?
4.	Do you belong to any exclusive club?
5.	Do you consider your judgment professional?

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

PART B_2

Hello, Emma. It’s great to see you again. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me.

No problem, Ron. I’d be interested to hear what you have to say.

Thank you very much. So, let me get to the point. ABS Corporation is known for producing high-quality computer monitors. However, we understand that looking for high-quality but low-cost materials could be a challenge.

Can you help me with this matter?

Certainly! As a result, I’ve come to provide a solution. We’d like to be your primary source for computer monitors.

That’s an interesting thought. Please provide me additional information.

We believe that ABS Corp. and CBN Inc. could make a good team. We manufacture a variety of high-quality computer monitors. Our proposal is to give you up to 25% discount on computer monitors if you agree to make us your exclusive supplier.

I see. Your proposition has the potential to significantly reduce our
production costs, but I can’t make a judgment at this time yet. First,
I’ll schedule a meeting with my supervisor, and then I’ll call you.

Sure! Thank you for listening.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

Hello, Emma. It’s great to see you again. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me.

No problem, Ron. I’d be interested to hear what you have to say.

Thank you very much. So, let me get to the point. ABS Corporation is known for producing high-quality computer monitors. However, we understand that __________ for high-quality but low-cost materials could be a challenge.

Can you help me with this matter?

Certainly! As a result, I’ve come to provide a solution. We’d like to be your primary source for computer monitor parts.

That’s an interesting thought. Please provide me additional information.

We believe that ABS Corp. and CBN Inc. could make a __________. We manufacture a variety of high-quality computer monitor parts. Our __________ is to give you up to 25% discount on computer monitor parts if you agree to make us your exclusive supplier.

Sure! Thank you for listening.

PART D_1

Let’s read the new dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks with the vocabulary and expressions you learned.

PART D_2

It’s wonderful to see you once more. Thank you for scheduling a meeting with me.

No problem, Ron. I’d want to hear your thoughts on the matter.

Thank you so much for everything. So, without further ado, let me get to the point. GO Construction Inc. is known for building high-end residences. However, we understand that __________ for high-quality but low-cost materials could be a challenge.

So, do you have a recommendation?

Certainly! As a result, I’ve arrived at a solution. We want to be your primary supplier for floor tiles.

That’s a fascinating idea. Please provide me with any further information you may have.

We believe that GO Contrsuction Inc. and Floor Inc. could make a __________. We produce a wide range of high-quality floor tiles. Our __________ is to give you up to a 20% discount on floor tiles if you agree to make us your exclusive supplier.

I see. Your proposal has the potential to drastically lower our production
expenses, but I am unable to make a decision at this moment. I’ll first
organize a meeting with my boss, and then I’ll contact you.

Sure! Thank you for taking the time to listen.

PART E_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your company manufactures computer motherboard. Pitch a proposal to a potential business partner. Use the expressions you learned today. Your tutor will be your potential business partner.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.