Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson30: Understanding a business contract

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1. facilitate
	-to make something possible or easier
	Mr. Branson will facilitate the meeting this Thursday.
2.　deposit
	-to put something valuable, especially money, in a bank or safe
	You need to deposit the service fee by next week.
3.　fulfill
	-to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen
	We were all able to fulfill our roles in the project.
4.　modify
	-to change something such as a plan, opinion, law, or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable:
	There are several things you need to modify in this report.
5.　abide by
	-to accept or obey an agreement, decision, or rule
	All employees are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of this company.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　facilitate
Answer:
2. deposit
Answer:
3. fulfill
Answer:
4. modify
Answer:
5. abide by
Answer:

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Nightlight Events Agreement

Michelle Sheen will be in charge of the official product launch on the 14th of
September. She will facilitate the program flow and manage all the event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, and promotional materials.

This event will require a total fee of $16,000. Silver Eye Cosmetics shall deposit
a down payment of $8,000 a month before the launch date.
Should Silver Eye cosmetics fail to fulfill their part of the agreement, Ms. Walter
shall reserve the right to ask for additional charges.

By signing this contract, Silver Eye Cosmetics and Ms. Sheen agree to abide by the
terms and conditions.

Signed by:
_________
Michelle Sheen
(Events coordinator)

Signed by:
__________
Stacey Brown
(Silver Eye Cosmetics)

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 (Taro Sweets) has hired the services of Ms. Cruz, a freelance copywriter. Review the details of the business contract with Ms. Cruz. You will act as your company’s marketing manager and your tutor will play the role of Ms. Cruz. Please use the following as your guide:
– Ms. Cruz will provide copywriting services to Taro Sweets.
– A total of $2,000 will be charged for all the services.
– In case Taro Sweets fails to pay the said amount, Ms. Cruz shall reserve the right to terminate the contract.

PART C_3

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	In your line of work, how often do you encounter business contracts? Please tell me more about it.
2.	Why is it important for both parties to abide by the terms of a contract? Please explain.

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.