Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson84: Cover letter | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　expertise
	-a high level of knowledge or skill
	We need someone with a high level of expertise in writing business articles.
2.　adept
	-having a natural ability to do something that needs skill
	The new employee is adept at fixing computers.
3.　positioning
	-the way that customers think about, or the way that a company wants customers to think about, a product in relation to similar products or to competitors’ products
	The positioning of Dove’s products is impressive.
4.　equip
	-to give someone or something the tools and equipment they need to do a job
	My internship has equipped me with useful skills and qualifications.
5.　illustrate
	-to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples
	This report illustrates the challenges that medical workers face.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　expertise
Answer:
2. adept
Answer:
3. positioning
Answer:
4. equip
Answer:
5. illustrate
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Dear Mr. Colton,

Good day. I am writing to apply for the position of marketing copywriter. With my five years of experience, I am confident that my expertise in marketing makes me an ideal candidate to consider for BridgeLink. My previous roles as a copywriter have equipped me with the skills necessary for the job. I am also adept in product positioning, SEO, and public relations. I am certain that I will be a valuable addition to your team.

I have attached my resume to further illustrate my accomplishments and academic background. I look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Sincerely,

Dana Walter

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 applying as a graphic designer. Impress your employer with your qualifications. Your tutor will act as the employer. Please use the following as your guide:
– Introduce yourself and your purpose
– List your skills and experience

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are some skills that companies in your country look for in an employee?
2.	In your opinion, are cover letters helpful when applying for a job? 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.