General English(Expert)_Business

PART A_1

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

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

PART A_2

investor	投資家
venture	冒険的事業、ベンチャー
entrepreneur	起業家
individuality	個性
fall behind	…より遅れる

PART A_3

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

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

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

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

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

PART B_2

According to the most recent statistics, there are 32.5 million small businesses in the United States, accounting for 99.9% of all firms in the country. A small business is one with fewer than 500 employees. Many highly valued startups in the United States are small firms. Among these, world-class ventures are referred to as “unicorn companies.” The United States has 274 unicorn companies, while Japan has only 4, according to 2021 statistics.

Some of the reasons why venture companies do not grow in Japan are a lack of support for starting a business and the low level of trust investors have in venture companies. It is also linked to Japan’s employment system and the country’s unique culture, in which people tend to be modest and not good at communicating their strengths and individuality well.

Entrepreneurship may need to be taught in schools, and public support for entrepreneurs may be required, if Japan is not to fall behind in global business.

PART B_3

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

(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.

PART B_6

1.	According to the passage, how many small businesses are there in the United States?
Answer:
2.	What is the difference in the number of unicorn companies between the United States and Japan in 2021?
Answer:
3.	What does Japan need to do to keep up with global business?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(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.

PART C_2

entrepreneur
individuality
fall behind

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

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

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:	As far as I’m concerned…
Sample Question:	Some people say that working in a company as an employee is better than owning a company by themselves. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:	As far as I’m concerned, running my own business would be ideal. I will gain independence as a result of my ability to challenge myself with a variety of experiences. Furthermore, if I work hard enough, I could become a millionaire in the future.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression:	As far as I’m concerned…
Question:	Some people say that to be successful in business, price is more important than quality. What do you think about it?
Answer:

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

(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_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think working as an employee has more benefits than owning a company?
Answer:
2.	Do you think having a curious personality can make you a successful small business owner?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(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 E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

Do you want to start your own business or work as a salaried employee in the future? Please tell me why.
Do you want to work abroad in the future? Why or why not?

PART F_3