Y_NT4_Lesson3-2-Intermediate

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

experience	経験する
positive	肯定的な
rarely	稀に
gain	獲得する
confident	自信がある

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

There are huge differences between the communication style used in American and Japanese companies which had been observed by a Japanese woman who experienced working for such companies.

In the U.S., people prefer to say four positive comments before giving one criticism. They believe that in this way, it would be easier for people to accept criticism since their efforts are still being acknowledged. So, they would not feel completely rejected.

Meanwhile, Japanese people would generally focus on pointing out weaknesses and would rarely mention strengths when giving feedback. This communication style was emotionally challenging for her, but she turned it into a motivation to work harder to achieve her goals.

She realized that these styles have their own advantages and disadvantages. She has also learned that each person reacts differently to these styles of communication. Some people feel motivated and upon hearing positive comments about their work, this also helps them gain more confidence. On the other hand, some people become overly confident when they often hear encouragement. It is really a matter of preference. So, she suggests that companies should adopt a style for each employee with consideration to their cultural differences to help them grow.

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.	What do people in the U.S. prefer?
Answer:		.
2.	How would people not feel completely rejected?
Answer:		.
3.	Where would Japanese people generally focus on?
Answer:		.
4.	What did she realize?
Answer:		.

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

experience	Example:	Hannah wants to experience working abroad.
	Answer:		.
positive	Example:	Sofia received positive comments from her boss.
	Answer:		.
rarely	Example:	My sister rarely watches the news.
	Answer:		.

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 it is better to work abroad than in your own country?
Answer:		.
2.	Do you think it is important to enjoy your job?
Answer:		.
3.	What do you think is the most difficult job?
Answer:		.
4.	Which do you prefer, Japanese communication style or the American’s?
Answer:		.

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