Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson99: Choosing business partners

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　reach a decision
	-to decide on something
	We should reach a decision regarding the storyboard by next week.
2.　purchasing department
	-the department in a company, government agency, or other institutions, which support operations as the primary buyer of goods and services
	I’ve already informed the purchasing department about our chosen service provider.
3.　awarding
	-to give a contract to a person or company
	The awarding of the partnership went well. Everyone, including our CEO, was present.
4.　top-of-the-line
	-of the best quality or among the most expensive of its kind available
	Anpan Toys Corporation offers top-of-the-line toys and other collectible items.
5.　seal the deal
	-to make an agreement official
	Kudos for successfully sealing the deal with major international investors!

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1.　reach a decision
Answer:
2.　purchasing department
Answer:
3.　awarding
Answer:
4.　top-of-the-line
Answer:
5.　seal the deal
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。終わったら交代してもう一度読みましょう。

PART B_2

Harry

Hi, Liam. Have you reviewed the bids submitted yesterday?

Liam

Yes, Harry. Thanks for sending them to my office.

Harry

No biggie. So, have you reached a decision?

Liam

Hmm… Actually, I discussed this with the purchasing department. We are convinced that we can’t go wrong partnering with Blue Materials Corporation.

Harry

Oh, I see. I’ll let the operations manager know about your decision. So, what’s the reason behind this choice?

Liam

Well, we are assured of durable materials if we accept this supplier, considering their lowest price as well. This means our products will be produced with top-of-the-line parts that are within our budget.

Harry

Alright. How should I inform Blue Materials about this?

Liam

Kindly ready the documents for the awarding of the project. But first, please remind them via e-mail to officially seal the deal.

Harry

Okay, Liam. I will work on those documents right away.

Liam

Thanks, Harry. Please keep me posted.

PART B_3

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are looking for a textbook supplier for the nursery school you will be starting. After the suppliers’ bidding, discuss with your partner the best vendor for the partnership based on the information below:

SUPPLIER 1: Viva Publishing
– 68 years in the publication industry
– Has a wide range of textbooks of all subjects
– Offers e-books
– Free educational printed modules/activity worksheets
– Operates in the capital city of the country

SUPPLIER 2: Bright Learners Publishing
– 25 years in the publication industry
– Offers math, English, and science textbooks for preschool to high school
– Free 50 books with a minimum purchase of 350 books
– Free printed activity worksheets
– Free art materials

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	How many suppliers does your company have?
2.	How does your company choose its suppliers?

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.