PART A_1
We will read aloud the words, the meaning, and the example sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
単語、意味、例文を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。
PART A_2
| Word: | commence |
| Meaning: | begin |
| Example Sentence: | We will commence as soon as everyone receives the progress report. |
PART A_3
| Word: | comment |
| Meaning: | express one’s opinions or thoughts |
| Example Sentence: | Please write your comments on a piece of paper and we’ll collect them before the meeting ends so we can address them next time. |
PART A_4
| Word: | conference |
| Meaning: | formal meeting for discussion, esp. a regular one held by an organization ; a conference is bigger than a meeting and could last for 2 or more days |
| Example Sentence: | Our head office in Japan will host this year’s conference. I’m sure it’s going to be interesting. |
PART A_5
| Word: | conference call |
| Meaning: | telephone meeting between three or more people in different locations |
| Example Sentence: | Please don’t put any call through for an hour. I’ll be in a conference call. |
PART A_6
| Word: | confidential |
| Meaning: | private; not to be shared |
| Example Sentence: | The details about this project should be kept confidential until the actual launch. We don’t want our competitors to steal our ideas. |
PART A_7
| Word: | consensus |
| Meaning: | general agreement |
| Example Sentence: | There was a consensus among the board of directors to stop this research until further notice. |
PART A_8
| Word: | deadline |
| Meaning: | due date for completion |
| Example Sentence: | If you think you won’t be able to complete your task on your deadline, please inform us right away. |
PART A_9
| Word: | designate |
| Meaning: | assign |
| Example Sentence: | I will designate Sheila to record the minutes of our meeting. |
PART A_10
| Word: | formality |
| Meaning: | a procedure (often unnecessary) that has to be followed due to a rule |
| Example Sentence: | This vote is just a formality. We know who our next president will be. |
PART A_11
Now, let’s review some words.
ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)
PART A_12
PART B_1
Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.
上で習った単語を使って空欄を埋めましょう。その後、文章を音読しましょう。
PART B_2
| 1. | Please ________ this task to someone you can trust. This file contains a lot of sensitive information. |
| 2. | It’s all right to hold our AGM here but we need to rent a bigger space for the ________. |
| 3. | You do understand that by signing this contract, you agree not to reveal any of the company’s ________ information to anyone, right? |
| 4. | The conference shall ________ at exactly 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. |
| 5. | If the board of directors does not reach a ________ on an appropriate plan of action, they will put it to a vote. |
PART B_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 B_4
PART C_1
Now, you will make sentences by using the word you learned.
習った単語を使って文章を作りましょう。
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)
PART C_2
| word: | designate | |
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| word: | commence | |
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| word: | confidential | |
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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