Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson89: Suggesting best work practices

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　evaluation
	-the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
	Sheena is nervous about her upcoming evaluation.
2.　quarter
	-a period of three months in a company’s financial year
	Our sales have decreased this quarter.
3.　distracted
	-nervous or confused because you are worried about something
	He is often distracted when doing administrative tasks.
4.　overwhelming
	-very great or strong
	We received an overwhelming amount of requests from our clients.
5.　achievable
	-able to be achieved, especially after a lot of effort
	I believe that our goal for this project is achievable.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. evaluation
Answer:
2. quarter
Answer:
3. distracted
Answer:
4. overwhelming
Answer:
5. achievable
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

Jesse

Hello, Judith. I called you here today to discuss your evaluation. How do you feel about your performance this quarter?

Judith

Well, I think that I’m doing well in communicating with my clients and meeting their needs.

Jesse

That’s great to hear. As an account executive, you’re expected to establish a solid relationship with your clients. However, I do notice that you get distracted easily these days. Is something the matter?

Judith

I apologize, sir. Lately, I have been feeling exhausted.

Jesse

I understand. But you have to remember that by not being focused, you might end up compromising the quality of your work. I understand that large tasks can be overwhelming. I think it would be best for you to break your tasks into chunks.

Judith

Yes, I should definitely do that.

Jesse

If you split a project up into smaller tasks that require less time, you’ll feel like the end goal is more achievable. After all, smaller tasks are easier to tackle.

Judith

Thank you for the advice, sir. I appreciate it.

Jesse

I see your potential. Down the line, you can handle major clients. I hope to see your quick improvement.

Judith

You can count on me, sir. 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

You will act as a manager and you will talk to your company’s marketing assistant about his/her work practices. Please use the following as your guide.
– Praise the marketing assistant for his/her creativity and enthusiasm.
– Note that he/she often submits her proposals late.
– Give him/her advice on how to improve.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are some good work habits?
2.	What are some ways to stay motivated at work?

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.