TOEIC
Lesson24: Complaints and apologies| クレームと謝罪・対応

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you can practice TOEIC with the content of the theme “Complaints and apologies/complaint handling”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. in regard to …に関して
2. upon inspection 検査してみると
3. armrest [名]ひじかけ
4. chemical [形]化学薬品の
5. stain [名]汚れ、しみ
6. scratch [名]傷
7. miss [動]…を欠く
8. sign [名]徴候
9. rust [名]サビ
10. needless to say 言うまでもなく
11. in time for …に間に合うように
12. accept one’s apology (人が)お詫びを受け入れる
13. excuse [名]言い訳、弁解
14. disappoint [動]…を失望させる
15. valued [形]大切な、貴重な
16. see to it that …となるように取り計らう
17. inconvenience [名]不便、迷惑
18. reflect [動]…を反映する
19. patience [名]辛抱、我慢
20. assure [動](人)に保証する
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. in regard to 
Answer:
2. needless to say 
Answer:
3. disappoint 
Answer:
4. inconvenience 
Answer:
5. patience 
Answer:
PART B_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
To: Diane Reeves, Tindal Industries
From: Eileen Chen, Top Trends
Date: April 7
Subject: Defective chairs

Dear Ms. Reeves,

This is in regard to the order of 20 lawn chairs we received from you on April 6.
Upon inspection, we found that the armrests of five of the chairs had some kind of chemical stain on them. In addition, all the chairs had scratch protectors missing from their legs, and some of the legs showed signs of rust. This is the first time we’ve ever received defective products from your company and needless to say, we’re shocked. We really like the design of these chairs and want to start selling them in time for the warm weather. What are we to do?

I’d appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Eileen Chen
Top Trends

PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
What can be inferred from the e-mail about the relationship between Tindal Industries and Top Trends?

(A) It had been good until now.
(B) It had not existed until now.
(C) It has always been strained.
(D) It has always been competitive.
PART C_3
If you need clues, you can see the tips here before you answer.
HINTS
PART D_1
Now, let’s review the answer.
PART D_2
What can be inferred from the e-mail about the relationship between Tindal Industries and Top Trends?

(A) It had been good until now.
(B) It had not existed until now.
(C) It has always been strained.
(D) It has always been competitive.

PART E_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART E_2
To: Eileen Chen, Top Trends
From: Diane Reeves, Tindal Industries
Date: April 7
Subject: Lawn chairs

Dear Ms. Chen,

Please accept our apology for what has happened. There is no excuse for disappointing a valued customer like Top Trends.

I will see to it that replacements for all of the chairs be sent to your store immediately. I will inform the driver of the delivery truck to remove the entire first shipment from your store at that time.

As compensation for this inconvenience, I would like to offer a 20% discount on the chairs and 10% off all future purchases. The 20% discount for this order will be reflected in the new invoice.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. I assure you this will never happen again.

Sincerely,
Diane Reeves
Tindal Industries

PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
What does Diane Reeves offer to do?

(A) Sever ties with the manufacturer
(B) Waive payment for the order
(C) Provide substitutes and discounts
(D) Deliver the replacements herself
PART F_3
If you need clues, you can see the tips here before you answer.
HINTS
PART G_1
Now, let’s review the answer.
PART G_2
What does Diane Reeves offer to do?

(A) Sever ties with the manufacturer
(B) Waive payment for the order
(C) Provide substitutes and discounts
(D) Deliver the replacements herself

PART E_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H
1. complain about …について苦情を言う
2. damaged item 破損商品
3. wrong order  誤った注文品
4. mistake on the invoice 請求書の誤り
5. failure to meet the request 要求を満たしていないこと
6. customer service 顧客サービス(窓口)
7. sales representative 営業担当者
8. refund payment 返金する
9. as compensation 埋め合わせとして
10. pay for shipping 送料を負担する
11. review business procedures 業務手順を見直す
12. offer a discount on the next purchase 次回購入品の割引を申し出る
13. send a replacement immediately 代わりの品をすぐに送る
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(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.