Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson35: Potential business partners

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words and sentences after your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　stunned
	-very shocked or surprised
	The investors were stunned by the group’s unique business proposal.
2.　user interface
	-the way in which the information on a computer, phone, etc. and instructions on how to use it are arranged on the screen and shown to the user
	The e-commerce company aims to rebrand and change its website’s user interface to be more user-friendly.
3.　tech-savvy
	-knowing a lot about modern technology, especially computers
	The IT company is currently looking for fresh graduates who are tech-savvy and willing to learn.
4.　assertive
	-having or showing a confident and forceful personality
	David’s manager advised him to be more assertive if he really wants the promotion.
5.　innovation
	-(the use of) a new idea or method
	The brand encourages innovation and promotes originality.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　stunned
Answer:
2.　user interface
Answer:
3.　tech-savvy
Answer:
4.　assertive
Answer:
5.　innovation
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. I visited your company’s website and I was really stunned and impressed.

Liam

Thanks, Harry. What did you like most about it?

Harry

I was really amazed by its user interface. Your website seems user-friendly.

Liam

Yeah, it is. Thanks to our company’s skilled developers and designers.

Harry

Our company is also considering developing our site. Do you know someone who could help us with web content?

Liam

Sure thing, Harry. I have a colleague named Macy Williams. She’s the one who designed our website.

Harry

She must be very skilled and tech-savvy. Do you mind if I ask for her contact details?

Liam

No problem! You may reach her at MacyWilliams@CDOmail.com. And yes, she’s very assertive and has many ideas for innovation for our company.

Harry

Thanks, Liam! One more thing, could I mention your name when I contact her?

Liam

Of course, Harry.

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 in a trade show that showcases multimedia contents of different product brands when you saw your former colleague. Approach him/her politely and ask if he/she knows a production team that can help your skincare brand produce TV and print advertisements. Your tutor will play your former colleague’s role. Please use the following points as your guide:
– Name of the potential contact
– Contact details
– Permission to mention your former colleague

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What makes your business/company unique?
2.	What other types of business would you like to venture into in the future?

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.