Business (Upper Intermediate)｜ビジネス会話（中上級）Business Meeting Practice 3: 会議 9

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.	When attempting to speak out in a meeting, use “Could I … ?” or “May I … ?” instead of “Can I … ?”
2.	When attempting to voice your opinion in a meeting, you can say, “I think that…” If you want to strongly voice your opinion, use “definitely” or “I’m convinced that…”

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:	Well, I think we can wrap it up now unless anyone else has something they would like to add.
B:	Could I say something, please?
A:	Of course. Please, go ahead.
B:	I think that the weakness of this company can be attributed to the motorcycle division – it’s unprofitable and we’re going to pay the price eventually.
A:	I see. Interesting perspective. And how would you choose to remedy this situation?
B:	I’m convinced that our best solution is to redefine our core business, the foundation of this company.
A:	I see you feel strongly about this
A:	Yes, I do. I think that we need to take some time to consider this before moving forward.

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.	Do you feel comfortable or nervous about offering your opinion in meetings?
Answer:
2.	Has anyone made you feel bad for voicing your opinion honestly?
Answer:
3.	Does your boss encourage open communication in meetings?
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 want to express your opinion in your meeting. (Your tutor will pretend to be the leader in your meeting.)
Expressions:	– Could I… – I think that…