Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson73: Office Issues | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　argument 議論、論争
	She always wins an argument because of her wit.
2.　clash ぶつかる、衝突する
	The clashing of their ideas caused the downfall of their group.
3.　minimize 最小にする
	In order to minimize the heat between colleagues, one should always be willing to own up to his own mistakes.
4.　cold shoulder 冷たいあしらい、冷遇
	She was giving him a cold shoulder even after they have reconciled.
5.　has a bigger fish to fry 他にしなくてはいけないことがある
	He ignored the complaints of his workers and left as he has a bigger fish to fry.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　argument
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2. clash
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3. minimize
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4. cold shoulder
Answer:
5. has a bigger fish to fry
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PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

PART B_2

Hi, I am Ron and I am new here at work. May I know your name?

Sure, I am Emma. Nice meeting you, Ron. How is your first day?

It is actually good. I just noticed that some people here are giving each other the cold shoulder. Why is that so?

That happens usually with co-workers when they get caught up in an argument.
Don’t worry, things will get better between them soon.

I really hope so. Maybe they just have to talk things out in order to avoid having trouble with each other.

Yes, that would be the right thing to do.

What are the things which they argue about?

Most of the time it is about their ideas and suggestions which tend to clash.

How do people in the office deal with it?

Sometimes they try to fix these things between people
but most of the time they just opt not to meddle.

Is that so? How do you think these can be avoided?

I don’t really think it is possible to avoid such in an office but it can be minimized at least.
What we can do instead is focus on the bigger fish we have to fry, that is our own works.

I will keep that in mind. Thank you.

PART C_1

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART C_2

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: Why did you agree with her? B: I agreed because I want to avoid having an _________.
2.	A: What happens when your opinions ________? B: We end up fighting as no one wants to let their guard down.
3.	A: What do you do to __________ trouble in your workplace? B: I just focus on my work and try not to engage with my colleagues’ issues.
4.	A: Why do you think she is giving you __________? B: That is because we got into a fight last week.
5.	A: Hey, could you help me with my today? B: I am sorry but I __________.

PART E_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You just had an argument with your co-worker and you suddenly realized that you are the one in the wrong. Pretend that I am that co-worker and try to reconcile with me.

PART E_3

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.