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: | at stake |
| Meaning: | at risk; in danger of being lost |
| Example Sentence: | We have to do our best to increase our sales this year because a lot of jobs are at stake. |
PART A_3
| Word: | back to the drawing board |
| Meaning: | to start something over again, and go back to the planning stage of something |
| Example Sentence: | The board of directors did not like Martin’s design so he has to go back to the drawing board. |
PART A_4
| Word: | ballpark figure |
| Meaning: | an approximate number, a rough figure, a general idea of something |
| Example Sentence: | Please give me a ballpark figure of the amount we lost last month so I can adjust my report, thank you. |
PART A_5
| Word: | bottom line |
| Meaning: |
(1) Literal definition: The last number on a profit and loss statement – the total earnings that a company takes in. (2) Figurative definition: The final result or the final outcome. The most important point |
| Example Sentence: | So the bottom line is, if we don’t earn enough for the company this year, we’re going to have to let many of our workers go. |
PART A_6
| Word: | call it a day |
| Meaning: | to stop working for the day |
| Example Sentence: | Everyone worked really hard today, I guess we can call it a day and come back with fresh ideas tomorrow. |
PART A_7
| Word: | cut corners |
| Meaning: | complete a task in the fastest, easiest and cheapest way possible; usually when someone cuts corners, the quality of the work is reduced |
| Example Sentence: | I’m giving you this task early because I don’t want you to cut corners. Make the team proud. |
PART A_8
| Word: | get down to business |
| Meaning: | to stop making small talk and start talking about serious topics related to business |
| Example Sentence: | Since everyone is here, I think we can get down to business. |
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. | I’m really tired, could we please _________________ and just continue tomorrow? |
| 2. | The manager spent the entire two hours giving a lot of examples and excuses for us. The _________________ really is, we’re not doing well as a team. He was just being nice. |
| 3. | I need this done by tomorrow but I barely even started. I think I should _________________ but I’m sure my supervisor will notice it. |
| 4. | We’ve already wasted enough time, let’s _________________, please. |
| 5. | The board of directors rejected our plan so we have to _________________ as soon as possible. |
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: | at stake | |
| . | ||
| word: | bottom line | |
| . | ||
| word: | get down to business | |
| . |
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