Business (Intermediate Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(中級1章)
Lesson23: Explaining the new policy

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words and sentences after your tutor.
PART A_2
1. policy ポリシー
  The school has a strict dress code policy.
2. symptom 症状
  The nurse asked the patient about her symptoms.
3. risk リスク
  Going into the restaurant business is a risk.
4. priority 優先順位
  Selling products is my top priority right now.
5. cooperation 協力
  The teacher was happy to see cooperation among her students.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. Do you sometimes find it hard to follow a policy?
2. What symptoms did you feel when you last caught a cold?
3. When was the last time you took a risk?
4. How do you balance your priorities?
5. Why is cooperation important in the workplace?
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

Good morning. Has everyone read the memo about the new company policy?
Yes, sir, we all have.

Again, if you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, request sick leave or work from home immediately.
We understand.

Please contact HR and your supervisor right away.
This is noted, sir.

We are not going to take any risks. Your safety is our priority.
We’ll make sure to follow the policy, sir. Thank you.

I am hoping for everyone’s cooperation. Thank you.
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

Good morning. Has everyone read the memo about the ________ ?
Yes, sir, we all have.

Again, Iifyou _________, such as cough/sneezing/fever, request sick leave or work from home immediately.
We understand.

Please contact HR and your supervisor right away.
This is noted, sir.

We are not going to take any risks. Your safety is our priority.
We’ll make sure to follow the policy, sir. Thank you.

I am hoping for everyone’s cooperation. Thank you.
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

Before we end the meeting, may I remind everyone of the new company policy?
Yes, sir, please.

If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, request sick leave or work from home immediately.
We understand.

Please contact your supervisor first, then send a message to the HR department.
This is noted, sir.

We are not going to _______. Your safety is _______ .
Don’t worry sir. We will all follow the policy.

I am hoping for _________ . Thank you.
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
You are the company’s president. Announce to everyone in the meeting that everyone has to accomplish a health form before entering the workplace as per the new company policy.
Your tutor will act as one of the employees.
PART E_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.