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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.20

Inherited Property Sale Support for Foreign Client / 外国人顧客への相続物件売却サポート

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

An overseas Japanese heir is consulting about selling inherited real estate.
海外在住の日本人相続人が相続した不動産の売却について相談する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me explain the inheritance procedure...(相続手続きについて説明させてください)
2.We can assist with the entire process...(全プロセスをサポートできます)
3.We collaborate with tax specialists who...(...税務専門家と協力しています)
4.We can proceed with the sale strategy...(売却戦略を進めることができます)
5.We can launch the property listing...(物件を市場に出すことができます)
6.We will coordinate all steps to...(全ステップを調整します)
7.We are committed to making this process...(このプロセスを...することをお約束します)

1-2 Essential words
1.appreciate(感謝する)
2.submit(提出する)
3.assist(支援する)
4.concerned(心配している)
5.calculate(計算する)
6.collaborate(協力する)
7.anticipate(見込む)
8.accelerate(早める)
9.hesitate(ためらう)
10.carry out(実行する)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

An overseas Japanese heir is consulting about selling inherited real estate.
海外在住の日本人相続人が相続した不動産の売却について相談する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Hello. I inherited a property in Tokyo, but I live abroad. Could you help me understand the process?
(こんにちは。東京の不動産を相続したのですが、海外在住です。手続きについて教えていただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
Certainly. I appreciate your inquiry. Let me explain the inheritance procedure first. You need to submit documents to register the property under your name, and we can assist with the entire process remotely.
(承知いたしました。お問い合わせいただきありがとうございます。まず相続手続きについて説明させてください。不動産を名義変更するための書類を提出する必要があり、全プロセスを遠隔でサポートできます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
That sounds helpful. What about tax matters? I'm concerned about the tax obligations.
(それは助かります。税務についてはどうでしょうか?税金の義務について心配しています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. You need to calculate inheritance tax and file a tax return within 10 months. We collaborate with tax specialists who can handle this remotely. After completing the tax procedure, we can proceed with the sale strategy.
(ご心配はよく分かります。相続税を計算し、10か月以内に申告する必要があります。遠隔で対応できる税務専門家と協力しています。税務手続き完了後、売却戦略を進めることができます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
How long does the entire process take? I want to sell it as soon as possible.
(全体でどのくらいの期間がかかりますか?できるだけ早く売却したいのですが。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
The inheritance registration takes approximately 2 months, and tax filing takes another 1 month. We can launch the property listing immediately after registration is complete. The current market is favorable, so we anticipate selling within 3 months. We will coordinate all steps to accelerate the timeline and keep you updated throughout.
(相続登記には約2か月、税務申告にはさらに1か月かかります。登記完了後すぐに物件を市場に出すことができます。現在の市場は良好なので、3か月以内の売却を見込んでいます。スケジュールを早めるため全ステップを調整し、常に進捗をお知らせします。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
I see. What documents do I need to prepare from overseas?
(分かりました。海外から準備する必要がある書類は何ですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
You need to obtain a certificate from the Japanese embassy that proves your identity and residence. We will send you a detailed checklist by email. Please don't hesitate to consult with us anytime if you have questions. We are committed to making this process smooth for you.
(日本大使館から身元と居住地を証明する証明書を取得する必要があります。詳細なチェックリストをメールでお送りします。ご質問があればいつでも遠慮なくご相談ください。このプロセスをスムーズに進めることをお約束します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Thank you for the clear explanation. I feel much more confident now.
(明確な説明をありがとうございます。とても安心しました。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
I'm honored to assist you. We will carry out each step carefully and communicate with you regularly. Let's begin with the document preparation right away.
(お手伝いできて光栄です。各ステップを慎重に実行し、定期的にご連絡いたします。すぐに書類準備から始めましょう。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Perfect. I'm looking forward to working with you on this matter.
(完璧です。この件でご協力いただけることを楽しみにしています。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

An overseas Japanese heir is consulting about selling inherited real estate.
海外在住の日本人相続人が相続した不動産の売却について相談する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Hello. I inherited a property in Tokyo, but I live abroad. Could you help me understand the process?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
Certainly. I [感謝する] your inquiry. Let me explain the inheritance procedure first. You need to [提出する] documents to register the property under your name, and we can [支援する] with the entire process remotely.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
That sounds helpful. What about tax matters? I'm concerned about the tax obligations.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. You need to [計算する] inheritance tax and file a tax return within 10 months. We [協力する] with tax specialists who can handle this remotely. After completing the tax procedure, we can proceed with the sale strategy.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
How long does the entire process take? I want to sell it as soon as possible.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
The inheritance registration takes approximately 2 months, and tax filing takes another 1 month. We can launch the property listing immediately after registration is complete. The current market is favorable, so we [見込む] selling within 3 months. We will coordinate all steps to [早める] the timeline and keep you updated throughout.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
I see. What documents do I need to prepare from overseas?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
You need to obtain a certificate from the Japanese embassy that proves your identity and residence. We will send you a detailed checklist by email. Please don't [ためらう] to consult with us anytime if you have questions. We are committed to making this process smooth for you.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Thank you for the clear explanation. I feel much more confident now.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
I'm honored to [支援する] you. We will [実行する] each step carefully and communicate with you regularly. Let's begin with the document preparation right away.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Perfect. I'm looking forward to working with you on this matter.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

An overseas Japanese heir is consulting about selling inherited real estate.
海外在住の日本人相続人が相続した不動産の売却について相談する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Hello. I inherited a property in Tokyo, but I live abroad. Could you help me understand the process?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
Certainly. I appreciate your inquiry. [まず相続手続きについて説明させてください。] You need to submit documents to register the property under your name, and [全プロセスを遠隔でサポートできます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
That sounds helpful. What about tax matters? I'm concerned about the tax obligations.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. You need to calculate inheritance tax and file a tax return within 10 months. [遠隔で対応できる税務専門家と協力しています。] After completing the tax procedure, [売却戦略を進めることができます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
How long does the entire process take? I want to sell it as soon as possible.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
The inheritance registration takes approximately 2 months, and tax filing takes another 1 month. We can launch the property listing immediately after registration is complete. The current market is favorable, so we anticipate selling within 3 months. We will coordinate all steps to accelerate the timeline and keep you updated throughout.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
I see. What documents do I need to prepare from overseas?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
You need to obtain a certificate from the Japanese embassy that proves your identity and residence. We will send you a detailed checklist by email. Please don't hesitate to consult with us anytime if you have questions. We are committed to making this process smooth for you.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Thank you for the clear explanation. I feel much more confident now.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Real Estate Sales Representative】:
I'm honored to assist you. We will carry out each step carefully and communicate with you regularly. Let's begin with the document preparation right away.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
Perfect. I'm looking forward to working with you on this matter.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
An overseas Japanese heir contacts a real estate sales representative about selling an inherited property in Tokyo.
The heir needs support with inheritance registration, tax filing, and the sales process from abroad.
海外在住の日本人相続人が、東京の相続不動産の売却について不動産営業担当者に連絡している。
相続人は海外から相続登記、税務申告、売却プロセスのサポートを必要としている。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Japanese Heir】:
I inherited a property but live overseas. Could you explain how you can assist me with the inheritance and sale process?
(不動産を相続しましたが海外在住です。相続と売却プロセスをどのようにサポートしていただけるか説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the inheritance procedure
2. Describe remote support services
3. Clarify the timeline for each step
4. Offer collaboration with specialists
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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