Business (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（中級１章）Lesson55: Introducing a new product

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　recent 最近
	My team leader commended me for my recent accomplishments.
2.　coordination 調整
	The project failed due to poor coordination between the two partners.
3.　software ソフトウェア
	Among all video editing softwares, I like Adobe Premiere Pro the most.
4.　feature 特徴、特色
	My brother is creating a mobile app with several helpful features for work-from-home employees.
5.　introductory price 紹介価格、売り込み価格
	The tech company sells this rare unit for an introductory price of $5000.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	What was your recent accomplishment at work?
2.	What is the importance of proper coordination between different departments in a company?
3.	What is the most helpful software for you when working?
4.	What are the special features of that software?
5.	Do you think setting introductory prices attract more customers?

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, Ms. Martinez. Good to see you again.

Hi, Mr. Miler. Thank you for your recent coordination with us.

Oh, yes. I’m glad we had a great deal last time. So what brings you here?

I just thought that your company might be interested in our latest communication software.

A communication software? What are its features?

Its features include messaging, file sharing, and a smart calendar for organizing meetings.

How much is it?

The introductory price is $500.

Hmm, not bad. I’ll think about it. I’ll get back to you once I have decided.

Thank you.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

Hello, Ms. Martinez. Good to see you again.

Hi, Mr. Miler. Thank you for your recent coordination with us.

Oh, yes. I’m glad we had a great deal last time. So what brings you here?

I just thought that your company ____________________ in our latest communication software.

A communication software? What are its features?

Its _________________ messaging, file sharing, and smart calendar for organizing meetings.

How much is it?

The _____________________ is $500.

Hmm, not bad. I’ll think about it. I’ll get back to you once I have decided.

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

Hi, Ms. Lopez. Nice to see you again! Thank you for arranging this lunch meeting.

Hello, Mr. Johnson. Thank you for your recent coordination with us, as well.

Oh, yes. I’m glad we had a great deal last time. So what brings us here?

I just thought that you ____________________ in our latest all-in-one printing machine.

What are its features?

Its _________________ printing, photocopying, scanning, and paper shredding.

Sounds interesting. How much is it?

The _____________________ is $2000.

Hmm, not bad. I’ll think about it. I’ll get back to you once I have decided.

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 a marketing coordinator for a software company. Introduce your latest payroll software to your client. Your tutor will play the role of the client.

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.