<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.6
Technical Certification Discussions with Overseas Regulatory Authorities / 海外規制当局との技術認証協議
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 situation requiring detailed technical discussions with overseas regulatory authorities about certification for new autonomous driving technology, establishing agreements on processes and required technical data.
新自動運転技術の海外市場投入で現地規制当局と技術認証について協議し、認証プロセスと必要技術データについて合意を形成する場面です。
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.We are prepared to demonstrate...(...を実証する準備ができている)
2.Our system utilizes triple sensor...(私たちのシステムは三重センサーを活用する)
3.We conducted over 500000 kilometers of...(...の50万キロメートル以上を実施した)
4.We can accelerate our documentation...(私たちは文書作成を加速できる)
5.Our system consists of multiple security...(私たちのシステムは複数のセキュリティで構成される)
6.We also collaborate with independent...(また独立した...と協力する)
7.We will establish a real-time monitoring...(リアルタイム監視を確立する)
1-2 Essential words
1.demonstrate(実証する)
2.submit(提出する)
3.elaborate(詳しく説明する)
4.utilize(活用する)
5.trigger(作動させる)
6.accelerate(加速する)
7.eliminate(排除する)
8.disturb(妨害する)
9.detect(検知する)
10.disclose(開示する)
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 situation requiring detailed technical discussions with overseas regulatory authorities about certification for new autonomous driving technology, establishing agreements on processes and required technical data.
新自動運転技術の海外市場投入で現地規制当局と技術認証について協議し、認証プロセスと必要技術データについて合意を形成する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We need to discuss the certification requirements for your autonomous driving technology before it can be launched in our market.
(本日はお会いいただきありがとうございます。貴社の自動運転技術を当市場に投入する前に、認証要件について協議する必要があります。)
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
I appreciate the opportunity. We are prepared to demonstrate how our technology meets your safety standards and submit all necessary technical data for your assessment.
(機会をいただき感謝いたします。私たちの技術が貴局の安全基準を満たしていることを実証し、評価に必要なすべての技術データを提出する準備ができています。)
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Our primary concern is the sensor redundancy system. Can you elaborate on how your system detects and responds to sensor failures in critical situations?
(私たちの主な懸念はセンサー冗長システムです。重要な状況でセンサー故障をどのように検知し対応するのか詳しく説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
Certainly. First, our system utilizes triple sensor redundancy with cameras, radar, and lidar. Second, if one sensor fails, the system immediately triggers a safe mode and alerts the driver. Third, we conducted over 500000 kilometers of validation testing to confirm this capability.
(承知しました。第一に、私たちのシステムはカメラ、レーダー、ライダーによる三重センサー冗長性を活用しています。第二に、1つのセンサーが故障した場合、システムは直ちに安全モードを作動させドライバーに警告します。第三に、この能力を確認するため50万キロメートル以上の検証試験を実施しました。)
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
That sounds comprehensive. However, we are concerned about the timeline. The certification procedure typically requires 8 months. Can you accommodate this schedule?
(包括的に聞こえます。しかし、スケジュールについて懸念があります。認証手続きは通常8か月を要します。このスケジュールに対応できますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We understand the timeline is critical. We can accelerate our documentation preparation and assign a dedicated team to coordinate with your technical staff throughout the assessment process. This will eliminate any delays caused by communication gaps.
(スケジュールが重要であることは理解しています。私たちは文書準備を加速し、評価プロセス全体を通じて貴局の技術スタッフと調整する専任チームを配置できます。これによりコミュニケーションギャップによる遅延を排除します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
What about the cybersecurity aspect? We need to make sure your system is protected against external attacks that could disturb the autonomous functions.
(サイバーセキュリティの側面はどうですか?自動運転機能を妨害する可能性のある外部攻撃からシステムが保護されていることを確認する必要があります。)
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We take cybersecurity very seriously. Our system consists of multiple security layers including encrypted communication and intrusion detection. We also collaborate with independent security firms to carry out penetration testing every 6 months.
(サイバーセキュリティは非常に真剣に取り組んでいます。私たちのシステムは暗号化通信と侵入検知を含む複数のセキュリティ層で構成されています。また、独立したセキュリティ企業と協力して6か月ごとに侵入テストを実施しています。)
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
I see you have considered the key aspects. One final question: how will you monitor the performance of deployed vehicles and address any defects that appear after certification?
(主要な側面を考慮されていることがわかります。最後の質問です。配備された車両の性能をどのように監視し、認証後に現れる欠陥にどう対処しますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We will establish a real-time monitoring facility that tracks all deployed vehicles. If any defect is detected, we will immediately disclose the issue to your authority and proceed with a recall if necessary. We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.
(すべての配備車両を追跡するリアルタイム監視施設を設置します。欠陥が検知された場合、直ちに貴局に問題を開示し、必要であればリコールを進めます。最高の安全基準を維持することに尽力しています。)
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Your preparation is impressive. We will review your documentation and contact you within 2 weeks to define the next steps in the certification procedure.
(詳細な説明をありがとうございます。準備は印象的です。貴社の文書を検討し、2週間以内に認証手続きの次のステップを定めるためご連絡いたします。)
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 situation requiring detailed technical discussions with overseas regulatory authorities about certification for new autonomous driving technology, establishing agreements on processes and required technical data.
新自動運転技術の海外市場投入で現地規制当局と技術認証について協議し、認証プロセスと必要技術データについて合意を形成する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We need to discuss the certification requirements for your autonomous driving technology before it can be launched in our market.
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
I appreciate the opportunity. We are prepared to [実証する] how our technology meets your safety standards and [提出する] all necessary technical data for your assessment.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Our primary concern is the sensor redundancy system. Can you elaborate on how your system detects and responds to sensor failures in critical situations?
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
Certainly. First, our system [活用する] triple sensor redundancy with cameras, radar, and lidar. Second, if one sensor fails, the system immediately [作動させる] a safe mode and alerts the driver. Third, we conducted over 500000 kilometers of validation testing to confirm this capability.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
That sounds comprehensive. However, we are concerned about the timeline. The certification procedure typically requires 8 months. Can you accommodate this schedule?
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We understand the timeline is critical. We can [加速する] our documentation preparation and assign a dedicated team to coordinate with your technical staff throughout the assessment process. This will [排除する] any delays caused by communication gaps.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
What about the cybersecurity aspect? We need to make sure your system is protected against external attacks that could disturb the autonomous functions.
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We take cybersecurity very seriously. Our system consists of multiple security layers including encrypted communication and intrusion detection. We also collaborate with independent security firms to carry out penetration testing every 6 months.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
I see you have considered the key aspects. One final question: how will you monitor the performance of deployed vehicles and address any defects that appear after certification?
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We will establish a real-time monitoring facility that tracks all deployed vehicles. If any defect is [検知する], we will immediately [開示する] the issue to your authority and proceed with a recall if necessary. We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Your preparation is impressive. We will review your documentation and contact you within 2 weeks to define the next steps in the certification procedure.
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 situation requiring detailed technical discussions with overseas regulatory authorities about certification for new autonomous driving technology, establishing agreements on processes and required technical data.
新自動運転技術の海外市場投入で現地規制当局と技術認証について協議し、認証プロセスと必要技術データについて合意を形成する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We need to discuss the certification requirements for your autonomous driving technology before it can be launched in our market.
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
I appreciate the opportunity. [私たちの技術が貴局の安全基準を満たしていることを実証し、評価に必要なすべての技術データを提出する準備ができています。]
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Our primary concern is the sensor redundancy system. Can you elaborate on how your system detects and responds to sensor failures in critical situations?
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
Certainly. [第一に、私たちのシステムはカメラ、レーダー、ライダーによる三重センサー冗長性を活用しています。] Second, if one sensor fails, the system immediately triggers a safe mode and alerts the driver. [第三に、この能力を確認するため50万キロメートル以上の検証試験を実施しました。]
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
That sounds comprehensive. However, we are concerned about the timeline. The certification procedure typically requires 8 months. Can you accommodate this schedule?
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We understand the timeline is critical. [私たちは文書準備を加速し、評価プロセス全体を通じて貴局の技術スタッフと調整する専任チームを配置できます。] This will eliminate any delays caused by communication gaps.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
What about the cybersecurity aspect? We need to make sure your system is protected against external attacks that could disturb the autonomous functions.
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We take cybersecurity very seriously. Our system consists of multiple security layers including encrypted communication and intrusion detection. We also collaborate with independent security firms to carry out penetration testing every 6 months.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
I see you have considered the key aspects. One final question: how will you monitor the performance of deployed vehicles and address any defects that appear after certification?
🧑🎓【Student / Autonomous Driving Engineer】:
We will establish a real-time monitoring facility that tracks all deployed vehicles. If any defect is detected, we will immediately disclose the issue to your authority and proceed with a recall if necessary. We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. Your preparation is impressive. We will review your documentation and contact you within 2 weeks to define the next steps in the certification procedure.
\ 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
You are an engineer presenting your autonomous driving technology to a regulatory authority.
The authority needs detailed technical information about safety systems and certification procedures.
あなたは規制当局に自動運転技術を説明するエンジニアです。
当局は安全システムと認証手続きに関する詳細な技術情報を必要としています。
👨💼【Teacher / Regulatory Authority Officer】:
Please explain how your autonomous driving system ensures safety and meets our certification requirements. We need to understand your technical approach clearly.
(貴社の自動運転システムがどのように安全性を確保し、当局の認証要件を満たすのか説明してください。技術的アプローチを明確に理解する必要があります。)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1. Demonstrate the safety system capabilities
2. Describe the sensor redundancy structure
3. Explain the validation testing results
4. Outline the monitoring and response plan
※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)
