Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson16: Cost estimates

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　list price
	-the price of something, suggested by the company that makes it
	The current list price for this model is just ￡11,295.
2.　price it down
	-to lower the price
	I was able to bargain with the guy, and he priced it down to $75.
3.　bulk
	-in large amounts
	The bulk of the work has already been done.
4.　incur
	-to have or acquire something that is unwanted
	We had to incur a lot of money to fix the builder’s poor job.
5.　price it out
	-to request to sum up all costs
	Please price the things out that I bought today.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. list price
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2. price it down
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3. bulk
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4. incur
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5. price it out
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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

Kyle

Hello! Thank you for calling Furniture Republic. This is Kyle Richards. What can I do to assist you?

Maine

Hi, this is Maine Cruz from Mall of China. We’d like to inquire about one of your goods. What is your wooden sofa’s list price?

Kyle

The list price is $600.00.

Maine

So, if we buy 100 units, the total cost will be $60,000.00? Is it possible to price it down?

Kyle

I’m afraid I won’t be able to. However, if you place a bulk order of 100 units, I may provide you with two additional units at no additional cost.

Maine

That’s okay. Is it possible to have 5 wooden round tables in addition to the 100 wooden sofas?

Kyle

Yes, however, an extra charge will incur.

Maine

Is that so? Still, please price it out for me.

Kyle

Let me double-check. [pause] That’ll amount to $61,000.00.

Maine

I got it. Thank you for the information. I’ll call you again when I’m ready to place an order.

Kyle

It’s no problem. Thank you for your call.

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 an employee of an advertising company. A tech store is selling computers to your corporation. You called the company to inquire about a price quote for 30 computers. Use the expressions you learned today. Your tutor will be the staff from the tech store.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	When requesting or offering a markdown, what should you keep in mind?
2.	Is it essential to acquire an estimate before purchasing items? 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.