<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.10
Detailed ROI Improvement Proposal / ROI改善提案の詳細説明
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
This is a scenario where you propose specific measures to improve ROI for an overseas client, showing implementation methods and expected returns.
海外クライアントの投資収益率改善のための具体的施策を提案し、実施方法と期待される効果を明確に示す場面です。
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've identified three key opportunities...(3つの重要な機会を特定した)
2.We can reduce operating costs by...(営業費用を...削減できる)
3.We can enhance revenue by launching...(...を立ち上げることで収益を向上させることができる)
4.We estimate the initial investment at...(初期投資額を...と見積もる)
5.Based on annual savings of...(年間...の節約に基づくと)
6.We've assessed market demand carefully...(市場需要を慎重に評価した)
7.Our research demonstrates that...(調査により...が実証されている)
1-2 Essential words
1.eliminate(処分する)
2.enhance(向上させる)
3.estimate(見積もる)
4.accelerate(加速する)
5.assess(評価する)
6.demonstrate(実証する)
7.anticipate(見込む)
8.monitor(監視する)
9.detect(検知する)
10.modify(変更する)
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)
This is a scenario where you propose specific measures to improve ROI for an overseas client, showing implementation methods and expected returns.
海外クライアントの投資収益率改善のための具体的施策を提案し、実施方法と期待される効果を明確に示す場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
Thank you for preparing this analysis. Our client's current ROI is 8 percent, which is below their target of 12 percent. What specific measures can we propose to bridge this gap?
(分析資料をご準備いただきありがとうございます。クライアントの現在のROIは8パーセントで、目標の12パーセントを下回っています。このギャップを埋めるためにどのような具体的な施策を提案できますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
I've identified three key opportunities. First, we can reduce operating costs by 15 percent through process automation. Second, we can enhance revenue by launching a premium service line. Third, we can eliminate underperforming assets to improve capital efficiency.
(3つの重要な機会を特定しました。第一に、プロセスの自動化により営業費用を15パーセント削減できます。第二に、プレミアムサービスラインを立ち上げることで収益を向上させることができます。第三に、業績不振の資産を処分して資本効率を改善できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
The cost reduction sounds promising. However, I'm concerned about the investment required for automation. What's the estimated payback period?
(コスト削減は有望に聞こえます。しかし、自動化に必要な投資額が心配です。推定回収期間はどのくらいですか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We estimate the initial investment at 500000 USD. Based on annual savings of 200000 USD, the payback period would be 2.5 years. After that, the client will continue to benefit from reduced costs, which will accelerate ROI improvement significantly.
(初期投資額は500000米ドルと見積もっています。年間200000米ドルの節約に基づくと、回収期間は2.5年になります。その後、クライアントは継続的にコスト削減の恩恵を受け、ROI改善が大幅に加速します。)
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
That timeline seems reasonable. What about the revenue enhancement plan? How confident are you that the premium service will succeed in the current market?
(その期間は妥当に思えます。収益向上計画についてはどうですか?現在の市場でプレミアムサービスが成功すると、どの程度確信していますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We've assessed market demand carefully. Our research demonstrates that 30 percent of existing customers are willing to purchase premium features. We anticipate additional revenue of 300000 USD annually, with minimal marketing investment. This approach carries moderate risk but offers substantial upside potential.
(市場需要を慎重に評価しました。調査により、既存顧客の30パーセントがプレミアム機能の購入を希望していることが実証されています。最小限のマーケティング投資で、年間300000米ドルの追加収益を見込んでいます。このアプローチは中程度のリスクを伴いますが、大きな上昇余地があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
I appreciate the detailed breakdown. One final question: how will we monitor progress and make sure we're on track to achieve the 12 percent ROI target?
(詳細な内訳をありがとうございます。最後に1つ質問です。進捗をどのように監視し、12パーセントのROI目標達成に向けて順調に進んでいることを確認しますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We'll establish quarterly milestones and track three key metrics: cost reduction percentage, new revenue from premium services, and overall ROI improvement. I'll submit monthly reports with updated calculations. If we detect any delays, we can modify the implementation timeline or adjust our approach immediately.
(四半期ごとのマイルストーンを設定し、3つの主要指標を追跡します。コスト削減率、プレミアムサービスからの新規収益、全体的なROI改善です。更新された計算を含む月次報告書を提出します。遅延を検知した場合は、実施スケジュールを変更するか、直ちにアプローチを調整できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
Excellent. Your plan is comprehensive and realistic. Let's proceed with presenting this proposal to the client. I'm confident this will address their concerns effectively.
(素晴らしい。あなたの計画は包括的で現実的です。この提案をクライアントに提示することを進めましょう。これで彼らの懸念に効果的に対処できると確信しています。)
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)
This is a scenario where you propose specific measures to improve ROI for an overseas client, showing implementation methods and expected returns.
海外クライアントの投資収益率改善のための具体的施策を提案し、実施方法と期待される効果を明確に示す場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
Thank you for preparing this analysis. Our client's current ROI is 8 percent, which is below their target of 12 percent. What specific measures can we propose to bridge this gap?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
I've identified three key opportunities. First, we can reduce operating costs by 15 percent through process automation. Second, we can [向上させる] revenue by launching a premium service line. Third, we can [処分する] underperforming assets to improve capital efficiency.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
The cost reduction sounds promising. However, I'm concerned about the investment required for automation. What's the estimated payback period?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We [見積もる] the initial investment at 500000 USD. Based on annual savings of 200000 USD, the payback period would be 2.5 years. After that, the client will continue to benefit from reduced costs, which will [加速する] ROI improvement significantly.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
That timeline seems reasonable. What about the revenue enhancement plan? How confident are you that the premium service will succeed in the current market?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We've [評価した] market demand carefully. Our research [実証している] that 30 percent of existing customers are willing to purchase premium features. We [見込んでいます] additional revenue of 300000 USD annually, with minimal marketing investment. This approach carries moderate risk but offers substantial upside potential.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
I appreciate the detailed breakdown. One final question: how will we monitor progress and make sure we're on track to achieve the 12 percent ROI target?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We'll establish quarterly milestones and track three key metrics: cost reduction percentage, new revenue from premium services, and overall ROI improvement. I'll submit monthly reports with updated calculations. If we [検知した] any delays, we can [変更する] the implementation timeline or adjust our approach immediately.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
Excellent. Your plan is comprehensive and realistic. Let's proceed with presenting this proposal to the client. I'm confident this will address their concerns effectively.
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)
This is a scenario where you propose specific measures to improve ROI for an overseas client, showing implementation methods and expected returns.
海外クライアントの投資収益率改善のための具体的施策を提案し、実施方法と期待される効果を明確に示す場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
Thank you for preparing this analysis. Our client's current ROI is 8 percent, which is below their target of 12 percent. What specific measures can we propose to bridge this gap?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
[3つの重要な機会を特定しました。] First, we can reduce operating costs by 15 percent through process automation. Second, we can enhance revenue by launching a premium service line. Third, we can eliminate underperforming assets to improve capital efficiency.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
The cost reduction sounds promising. However, I'm concerned about the investment required for automation. What's the estimated payback period?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
[初期投資額は500000米ドルと見積もっています。] [年間200000米ドルの節約に基づくと、回収期間は2.5年になります。] After that, the client will continue to benefit from reduced costs, which will accelerate ROI improvement significantly.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
That timeline seems reasonable. What about the revenue enhancement plan? How confident are you that the premium service will succeed in the current market?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
[市場需要を慎重に評価しました。] Our research demonstrates that 30 percent of existing customers are willing to purchase premium features. We anticipate additional revenue of 300000 USD annually, with minimal marketing investment. This approach carries moderate risk but offers substantial upside potential.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
I appreciate the detailed breakdown. One final question: how will we monitor progress and make sure we're on track to achieve the 12 percent ROI target?
🧑🎓【Student / Analyst】:
We'll establish quarterly milestones and track three key metrics: cost reduction percentage, new revenue from premium services, and overall ROI improvement. I'll submit monthly reports with updated calculations. If we detect any delays, we can modify the implementation timeline or adjust our approach immediately.
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
Excellent. Your plan is comprehensive and realistic. Let's proceed with presenting this proposal to the client. I'm confident this will address their concerns effectively.
\ 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 overseas client's ROI is below target and they need concrete improvement measures.
You must analyze their revenue structure and propose actionable cost reduction and revenue enhancement plans.
海外クライアントのROIが目標を下回っており、具体的な改善施策が必要です。
収益構造を分析し、実行可能なコスト削減と収益向上の計画を提案しなければなりません。
👨💼【Teacher / CFO】:
We need to improve our ROI from the current level to our target. Can you explain your proposed improvement plan and the expected timeline?
(現在の水準から目標までROIを改善する必要があります。提案する改善計画と予想される期間を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. Identify cost reduction opportunities
2. Estimate investment and payback period
3. Assess revenue enhancement potential
4. Establish monitoring metrics
※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)
