<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.33
Building Certification Acquisition Discussion with Overseas Certification Body / 海外認証機関との建築認証取得協議
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
Confirming detailed certification requirements and response measures with overseas certification bodies for international building certification.
国際建築認証取得に向けて、海外認証機関との詳細要件確認と対応策協議を行う場面です。
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 need to understand...(...を理解する必要がある)
2.We will coordinate with...(...と調整する)
3.We will carry out...(...を実施する)
4.We anticipate achieving...(...の達成を見込む)
5.Please make sure...(...を確認してください)
6.We can accommodate...(...を受け入れられる)
7.We will assign a dedicated...(専任の...を配置する)
1-2 Essential words
1.pursue(追求する)
2.mandatory(必須の)
3.elaborate on(詳しく説明する)
4.demonstrate(実証する)
5.assess(評価する)
6.carry out(実施する)
7.anticipate(見込む)
8.consistent(一貫性のある)
9.accommodate(受け入れる)
10.assign(配置する)
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)
Confirming detailed certification requirements and response measures with overseas certification bodies for international building certification.
国際建築認証取得に向けて、海外認証機関との詳細要件確認と対応策協議を行う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Thank you for reaching out regarding the international building certification. Could you describe your project scope and the specific certification standard you aim to pursue?
(国際建築認証についてご連絡いただきありがとうございます。プロジェクトの範囲と、取得を目指す具体的な認証基準について説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We are constructing a 15-story commercial building in Tokyo and aim to pursue LEED Gold certification. We need to understand the mandatory requirements, documentation procedures, and assessment timeline to ensure compliance.
(東京に15階建ての商業ビルを建設しており、LEED Gold認証の取得を目指しています。コンプライアンスを確保するため、必須要件、書類手続き、評価スケジュールを理解する必要があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
LEED Gold requires energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable material use. You must submit detailed drawings, energy calculations, and material certificates. Could you confirm your current design status?
(LEED Goldはエネルギー効率、節水、持続可能な材料使用が必要です。詳細な図面、エネルギー計算、材料証明書を提出しなければなりません。現在の設計状況を確認していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Our design is 70 percent complete. We have preliminary energy calculations but need to elaborate on material sourcing and water conservation measures. We will coordinate with our suppliers to obtain the necessary certificates within 3 weeks.
(設計は70パーセント完了しています。予備的なエネルギー計算はありますが、材料調達と節水対策について詳しく説明する必要があります。3週間以内に必要な証明書を入手するため、サプライヤーと調整します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
That timeline is acceptable. However, you must also demonstrate compliance with indoor air quality standards and waste reduction targets. Are you prepared to assess these aspects and submit supporting documentation?
(そのスケジュールは許容範囲です。ただし、室内空気質基準と廃棄物削減目標への適合も実証しなければなりません。これらの側面を評価し、裏付け書類を提出する準備はできていますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will carry out indoor air quality testing next month and establish a waste reduction blueprint with our contractor. We anticipate achieving a 50 percent waste diversion rate. I will submit the preliminary assessment report by the end of next month.
(来月、室内空気質試験を実施し、請負業者と廃棄物削減の青写真を確立します。50パーセントの廃棄物転換率達成を見込んでいます。来月末までに予備評価報告書を提出します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Excellent. One critical factor is the on-site audit. We will inspect construction practices, material storage, and energy systems. Please make sure all documentation is consistent and accessible during the audit. When can you accommodate our inspection team?
(素晴らしいです。重要な要素の1つは現地監査です。建設慣行、材料保管、エネルギーシステムを検査します。監査中、すべての書類が一貫性があり、アクセス可能であることを確認してください。いつ検査チームを受け入れられますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We can accommodate your team in 6 weeks, after we complete the mechanical installations and finalize all documentation. We will assign a dedicated coordinator to assist your inspectors and ensure smooth access to all relevant areas and records.
(機械設備の設置を完了し、すべての書類を確定した後、6週間後にチームを受け入れられます。検査官を支援し、すべての関連エリアと記録へのスムーズなアクセスを確保するため、専任のコーディネーターを配置します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Perfect. I appreciate your thorough preparation. Based on your timeline and commitment, I am confident we can proceed efficiently. I will send you the official audit checklist and certification fee structure by tomorrow.
(完璧です。綿密な準備に感謝します。あなたのスケジュールとコミットメントに基づき、効率的に進められると確信しています。明日までに公式監査チェックリストと認証料金体系をお送りします。)
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)
Confirming detailed certification requirements and response measures with overseas certification bodies for international building certification.
国際建築認証取得に向けて、海外認証機関との詳細要件確認と対応策協議を行う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Thank you for reaching out regarding the international building certification. Could you describe your project scope and the specific certification standard you aim to pursue?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We are constructing a 15-story commercial building in Tokyo and aim to [追求する] LEED Gold certification. We need to understand the [必須の] requirements, documentation procedures, and assessment timeline to ensure compliance.
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
LEED Gold requires energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable material use. You must submit detailed drawings, energy calculations, and material certificates. Could you confirm your current design status?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Our design is 70 percent complete. We have preliminary energy calculations but need to [詳しく説明する] material sourcing and water conservation measures. We will coordinate with our suppliers to obtain the necessary certificates within 3 weeks.
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
That timeline is acceptable. However, you must also demonstrate compliance with indoor air quality standards and waste reduction targets. Are you prepared to assess these aspects and submit supporting documentation?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will [実施する] indoor air quality testing next month and establish a waste reduction blueprint with our contractor. We [見込む] achieving a 50 percent waste diversion rate. I will submit the preliminary assessment report by the end of next month.
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Excellent. One critical factor is the on-site audit. We will inspect construction practices, material storage, and energy systems. Please make sure all documentation is consistent and accessible during the audit. When can you accommodate our inspection team?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We can [受け入れる] your team in 6 weeks, after we complete the mechanical installations and finalize all documentation. We will [配置する] a dedicated coordinator to assist your inspectors and ensure smooth access to all relevant areas and records.
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Perfect. I appreciate your thorough preparation. Based on your timeline and commitment, I am confident we can proceed efficiently. I will send you the official audit checklist and certification fee structure by tomorrow.
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)
Confirming detailed certification requirements and response measures with overseas certification bodies for international building certification.
国際建築認証取得に向けて、海外認証機関との詳細要件確認と対応策協議を行う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Thank you for reaching out regarding the international building certification. Could you describe your project scope and the specific certification standard you aim to pursue?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We are constructing a 15-story commercial building in Tokyo and aim to pursue LEED Gold certification. [コンプライアンスを確保するため、必須要件、書類手続き、評価スケジュールを理解する必要があります。]
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
LEED Gold requires energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable material use. You must submit detailed drawings, energy calculations, and material certificates. Could you confirm your current design status?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Our design is 70 percent complete. We have preliminary energy calculations but need to elaborate on material sourcing and water conservation measures. [3週間以内に必要な証明書を入手するため、サプライヤーと調整します。]
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
That timeline is acceptable. However, you must also demonstrate compliance with indoor air quality standards and waste reduction targets. Are you prepared to assess these aspects and submit supporting documentation?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
[来月、室内空気質試験を実施し、請負業者と廃棄物削減の青写真を確立します。] We anticipate achieving a 50 percent waste diversion rate. I will submit the preliminary assessment report by the end of next month.
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Excellent. One critical factor is the on-site audit. We will inspect construction practices, material storage, and energy systems. Please make sure all documentation is consistent and accessible during the audit. When can you accommodate our inspection team?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We can accommodate your team in 6 weeks, after we complete the mechanical installations and finalize all documentation. [検査官を支援し、すべての関連エリアと記録へのスムーズなアクセスを確保するため、専任のコーディネーターを配置します。]
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Perfect. I appreciate your thorough preparation. Based on your timeline and commitment, I am confident we can proceed efficiently. I will send you the official audit checklist and certification fee structure by tomorrow.
\ 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
Your company is pursuing international building certification for a major construction project.
The certification body representative requires detailed information about compliance measures and documentation.
貴社は大規模建設プロジェクトの国際建築認証取得を進めています。
認証機関の担当者はコンプライアンス対策と書類に関する詳細情報を求めています。
👨💼【Teacher / Certification Body Representative】:
Please explain your approach to meeting the certification requirements. I need to understand your preparation status and timeline.
(認証要件を満たすためのアプローチを説明してください。準備状況とスケジュールを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. Describe the certification standard
2. Explain compliance measures
3. Present the documentation timeline
4. Confirm audit readiness
※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)
