Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Business Presentation 8: プレゼン 8

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. Be sure to clarify units of currency during presentations. It might not always be apparent when viewing graphs, charts, etc.
2. There are variations in how different countries interpret figures. Before presenting to people from a different culture/country, be sure to research the proper way of expressing figures to avoid misunderstandings.
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.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Okay everyone. Please take a look at the graph on page four of this report.
B: Yes, I see a lot of information on this graph. What do these numbers tell us?
A: Thank you, Kei. Exactly the point I wish to make. First of all, you’ll notice the figure on the left is quite low.
B: Yes, I noticed that.
A: Now compare the figure on the left with the figure on the right, which is three million two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
B: That’s quite a large difference. What does that mean for our department?
A: It means we must absolutely reach our goal and do better next fiscal year.
B: So that higher number on the right equals higher profits?
A: Precisely.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(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.

PART C_2

1. Have you ever used graphs or charts to illustrate your point in a presentation?
Answer:
2. Can you easily interpret numerical data?
Answer:
3. Do you think graphs can be a useful tool in presentations? Why or why not?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(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.

PART D_2

Situation: You are in a meeting with your teammates. You will explain the numerical data in your presentation with the use of a graph.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your teammate.)
Expressions: – Please take a look at the graph…
– You’ll notice the figure on the left is…