Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson56: Proposal e-mail

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　versatile
	-able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes
	We are looking for a versatile employee who can write copies and present them in front of clients.
2.　enhance
	-to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
	Our department’s goal for this month is to enhance customer service.
3.　multiple
	-very many of the same type, or of different types:
	I have multiple tasks at the moment.
4.　footfall
	-the number of people who go into a shop or business in a particular period of time
	The footfall of our store in San Francisco has highly decreased this week.
5.　pitch
	-to try to persuade someone to buy your products or services or choose you to do some work for them
	You need to pitch your product to a larger market if you want to generate sales.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　versatile
Answer:
2.　enhance
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3.　multiple
Answer:
4.　footfall
Answer:
5.　pitch
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PART B_1

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

PART B_2

DATE: February 2
FROM: Patricia Mills – VGN Leather Co.
TO: Lana Kent – Circles Concept Store
SUBJECT: Proposal – Retail

Dear Ms. Kent,

I’m Patricia Mills from VGN Leather Co. I am delighted to let you know that we just launched our latest Veronica tote bag. It is a versatile, structured leather tote bag with multiple compartments ideal for working women. We at VGN have long admired Circles as a concept store that enhances the shopper experience. We have witnessed how your recent online campaign has resulted in an incredible footfall. Circles is quickly becoming the go-to store in the metro for women’s accessories.

Our Veronica tote bag is selling fast, and as big fans of Circles, we want to propose a long-term partnership with your store. As our business partner, we offer you a 5% sales commission if you agree to be our exclusive retailer.

This is up for negotiation, so we would appreciate if you can pitch in your ideas. Also, if you have concerns or suggestions, we can discuss them in person next week.

Sincerely,

Patricia Mills
VGN Leather Co.

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

Your company, Intellect Media, will publish its first business journal. Write a business proposal to PTB Printing. Please use the following as your guide:
– Intellect Media is a leading magazine publication.
– You will be writing to Mr. Cruz, the owner of PTB printing. You will be proposing a long-term business partnership.
– The offer: PTB Printing will receive a 5% sales commission if they agree to be Intellect Media’s publication printer.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Why are business partnerships important?
2.	What is the most important factor to consider when writing a proposal e-mail?

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.