<Beginner> Lesson No.9
Requesting Japanese Language Training Program for Foreign Employees / 外国人社員の日本語研修プログラム要請
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?
- 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
A foreign employee is requesting company support for Japanese language training to improve their skills.
外国人社員が日本語能力向上のための会社による語学研修支援を要請する場面です。
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.I understand your situation.(状況は理解しました)
2.We need to confirm the connection between...(...の関連性を確認する必要がある)
3.That makes sense.(それは理にかなっています)
4.Let me explain our training support options.(研修支援の選択肢を説明させてください)
5.The company covers... percent of the cost if you...(...すれば会社が費用の...パーセントをカバーする)
6.I want to avoid affecting...(...に影響を与えたくない)
7.After you finish the program, we expect you to...(プログラム修了後は...することを期待している)
1-2 Essential words
1.request(要請する)
2.support(支援)
3.improve(改善する)
4.depend(頼る)
5.delay(遅れ)
6.handle(処理する)
7.offer(提供する)
8.complete(修了する)
9.balance(バランスをとる)
10.apply(活用する)
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)
A foreign employee is requesting company support for Japanese language training to improve their skills.
外国人社員が日本語能力向上のための会社による語学研修支援を要請する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I would like to request company support for Japanese language training. My current level is limiting my work efficiency and career growth.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。日本語研修の会社支援をお願いしたいのです。現在の私の日本語レベルが業務効率とキャリア成長を制限しています。)
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
I understand your situation. Could you explain in detail how Japanese skills would improve your daily work? We need to confirm the connection between language training and business results.
(状況は理解しました。日本語スキルが日常業務をどのように改善するか詳しく説明していただけますか?語学研修とビジネス成果の関連性を確認する必要があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
Currently, I depend on colleagues for translation during meetings and email communication. This causes delays in decision-making. With better Japanese, I can handle client contact directly and respond faster.
(現在、会議中やメール連絡で同僚に翻訳を頼っています。これが意思決定の遅れを引き起こしています。日本語が上達すれば、顧客対応を直接処理でき、より速く対応できます。)
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
That makes sense. Let me explain our training support options. We offer 2 programs: an intensive 3-month course at 200 thousand yen, or a 6-month gradual program at 150 thousand yen. Both include business Japanese focus. The company covers 70 percent of the cost if you complete the course and pass the final test.
(それは理にかなっています。研修支援の選択肢を説明させてください。2つのプログラムを提供しています:20万円の集中3か月コース、または15万円の段階的6か月プログラムです。両方ともビジネス日本語に焦点を当てています。コースを修了し最終テストに合格すれば、会社が費用の70パーセントをカバーします。)
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
The 6-month program seems better for balancing with my work schedule. How many hours per week would I need to spend on this training? I want to avoid affecting my current project deadlines.
(6か月プログラムの方が業務スケジュールとのバランスが良さそうです。この研修に週何時間費やす必要がありますか?現在のプロジェクト期限に影響を与えたくありません。)
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
The 6-month program requires 4 hours per week: 2 hours of online lessons and 2 hours of self-study. Classes are available in the evening after working hours, so your daytime work will not be affected. You can choose lesson times that fit your schedule. After you finish the program, we expect you to apply your improved Japanese skills to client communication and team collaboration, which will lead to your promotion opportunities.
(6か月プログラムは週4時間必要です:オンラインレッスン2時間と自習2時間です。授業は勤務時間後の夕方に利用可能なので、日中の業務は影響を受けません。スケジュールに合うレッスン時間を選べます。プログラム修了後は、向上した日本語スキルを顧客連絡やチーム協力に活用することを期待しており、それが昇進機会につながります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
That sounds perfect. Please start the application process.
(それは完璧です。申請手続きの準備をお願いします。)
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)
A foreign employee is requesting company support for Japanese language training to improve their skills.
外国人社員が日本語能力向上のための会社による語学研修支援を要請する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I would like to request company support for Japanese language training. My current level is limiting my work efficiency and career growth.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
I understand your situation. Could you explain in detail how Japanese skills would [改善する] your daily work? We need to confirm the connection between language training and business results.
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
Currently, I depend on colleagues for translation during meetings and email communication. This causes delays in decision-making. With better Japanese, I can handle client contact directly and respond faster.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
That makes sense. Let me explain our training [支援] options. We [提供する] 2 programs: an intensive 3-month course at 200 thousand yen, or a 6-month gradual program at 150 thousand yen. Both include business Japanese focus. The company covers 70 percent of the cost if you [修了する] the course and pass the final test.
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
The 6-month program seems better for balancing with my work schedule. How many hours per week would I need to spend on this training? I want to avoid affecting my current project deadlines.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
The 6-month program requires 4 hours per week: 2 hours of online lessons and 2 hours of self-study. Classes are available in the evening after working hours, so your daytime work will not be affected. You can choose lesson times that fit your schedule. After you finish the program, we expect you to [活用する] your [改善する]d Japanese skills to client communication and team collaboration, which will lead to your promotion opportunities.
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
That sounds perfect. Please start the application process.
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)
A foreign employee is requesting company support for Japanese language training to improve their skills.
外国人社員が日本語能力向上のための会社による語学研修支援を要請する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I would like to request company support for Japanese language training. My current level is limiting my work efficiency and career growth.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
[状況は理解しました。] Could you explain in detail how Japanese skills would improve your daily work? [語学研修とビジネス成果の関連性を確認する必要があります。]
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
Currently, I depend on colleagues for translation during meetings and email communication. This causes delays in decision-making. With better Japanese, I can handle client contact directly and respond faster.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
[それは理にかなっています。] [研修支援の選択肢を説明させてください。] We offer 2 programs: an intensive 3-month course at 200 thousand yen, or a 6-month gradual program at 150 thousand yen. Both include business Japanese focus. The company covers 70 percent of the cost if you complete the course and pass the final test.
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
The 6-month program seems better for balancing with my work schedule. How many hours per week would I need to spend on this training? I want to avoid affecting my current project deadlines.
🧑🎓【Student / HR Specialist】:
The 6-month program requires 4 hours per week: 2 hours of online lessons and 2 hours of self-study. Classes are available in the evening after working hours, so your daytime work will not be affected. You can choose lesson times that fit your schedule. After you finish the program, we expect you to apply your improved Japanese skills to client communication and team collaboration, which will lead to your promotion opportunities.
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
That sounds perfect. Please start the application process
\ 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
A foreign employee requests company support for Japanese language training to improve work efficiency and career opportunities.
The HR specialist must explain available training programs, costs, time requirements, and approval conditions.
外国人社員が業務効率とキャリア機会向上のため日本語研修の会社支援を要請している。
人事担当者は利用可能な研修プログラム、費用、時間要件、承認条件を説明する必要がある。
👨💼【Teacher / Foreign Employee】:
I need Japanese training support to improve my daily work performance. Could you explain what programs are available?
(日常業務のパフォーマンスを向上させるため日本語研修支援が必要です。どのようなプログラムが利用可能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 available training programs(利用可能な研修プログラムを説明する)
2.Describe the cost coverage policy(費用負担方針を述べる)
3.Clarify time requirements and schedule flexibility(時間要件とスケジュール柔軟性を明確にする)
4.State expected outcomes after completion(修了後の期待成果を述べる)
※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)
