Y_NT4_Lesson-3-2_Expert

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

単語を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

appreciate	相応しい
effective	効果的な
strengthen	強化する
opposite	反対の
weakness	弱み
strength	強み
emotionally	感情的に
motivation	動機

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

Please read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

文章を読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

A Japanese woman who lives and works in the U.S. shared her experiences and observations with the communication style used in an American and a Japanese company.

When giving compliments, Americans usually say four positive comments before giving one criticism. This is what she learned from a workshop in New York. The workshop instructor mentioned that people would easily accept criticism if they feel that their efforts are acknowledged and appreciated. So, she tried this style when she was managing 200 volunteers. Indeed, the volunteers felt that their efforts are appreciated, and so, their quality of work improved which later on enabled them to establish smooth communication. Because of that, she proved that it is effective. This style of communication also helped her strengthen her working relationship with her American boss.

On the other hand, she experienced the opposite communication style when she worked for a Japanese company. She mentioned that her Japanese boss would often focus on pointing out her weaknesses rather than her strengths. Although this style was a bit of a challenge for her emotionally, she used it as her motivation to work harder and be better to achieve her goals.

Having been able to experience both communication styles made her realize their advantages and disadvantages. She also mentioned that an appropriate style must be adopted for each individual with consideration to cultural differences to help them grow both personally and professionally.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が以下の質問をします。読んだ内容をもとに答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章で答えられているかを確認します。

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART B_6

1.	How do Americans usually give compliments?
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2.	What did the workshop instructor mention?
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3.	What would her Japanese boss often focus on rather than her strengths?
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4.	What did she realize having been able to experience both communication styles?
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5.	Why must an appropriate communication style be adopted for each individual?
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PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

以下の言葉を使って文章を作りましょう。

PART C_2

effective		.
strengthen		.
opposite		.
weakness		.
motivation		.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words from part C_2.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が以下の質問をします。あなたの意見をもとに答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章で答えられているかを確認します。

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_2

1.	Do you agree that all people should practice work-life balance?
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2.	Do you agree that part-time job helps students prepare for their future careers?
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3.	Which communication style do you think would work best for you, Japanese style or American style?
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4.	Why do you think bosses should praise their employees once in a while?
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5.	What do you think would motivate employees to work better?
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6.	Why do you think some people prefer to work abroad?
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7.	Why is having smooth communication at work important?
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PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4