Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson29: Clarifying the content of a business contract

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1. clarify
	-to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation
	I have to clarify some things with my manager.
2.　breakdown
	-a division of something into smaller parts
	We need a cost breakdown of this project.
3.　revision
	-a change that is made to something, or the process of doing this
	Our client instructed us to do some revisions on the design.
4.　distribution
	-the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something
	We need to discuss the distribution costs of the new products this afternoon.
5.　clause
	-a particular part of a written legal document, for example a law passed by Parliament or a contract (= an agreement)
	Rita had some questions about the payment clause in the contract.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　clarify
Answer:
2. breakdown
Answer:
3. revision
Answer:
4. distribution
Answer:
5. clause
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

On a phone call

Ben

Hello, Lana. I sent you the contract this afternoon. I was wondering if you have reviewed the terms and conditions.

Lana

Hi, Ben. Yes, I have read them, and I would like to clarify some things that were not included in the contract.

Ben

Please feel free to ask me any questions.

Lana

Since we’re aiming for an early product launch, I’d like to know when we can expect the script of the radio advertisement.

Ben

You can expect the script in five days. The copywriter is just editing a few details.

Lana

Alright. Now, I understand that the total project cost is $12,000. Could you give me a breakdown of your service fee?

Ben

The service fee includes talent fees and distribution costs.

Lana

I see. One more thing, is the contract open for revisions?

Ben

Yes, it certainly is. We’ll add the details we have just discussed, and if you wish to add any other clause, please do tell us.

Lana

Okay, that’s good to hear. Thank you.

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

Clarify the details of a business contract with your tutor, who will act as a marketing manager. Please use the following as your guide:
– Your product campaign is due next month. Ask the marketing manager when you can expect the finalized design for flyers.
– Ask the marketing manager for a breakdown of his/her agency’s service fee.
– Ask if the agreement is open for revisions.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Why is it important for a person to thoroughly review the terms and conditions of a contract?
2.	Should contracts be open for revisions? Why or why not?

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 in 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.