<Elementary> Lesson No.34
Housing Search for International Married Couple / 国際結婚カップルの住居探し
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
An international marriage couple is searching for housing that considers both cultural backgrounds for their new married life.
日本人と外国人の国際結婚カップルが双方の文化的背景を考慮した新婚生活用住居を探している場面です。
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.May I ask about...(...についてお聞きしてもよろしいでしょうか)
2.I need to understand...(...を理解する必要がある)
3.Let me explain...(...について説明させてください)
4.Let me show you...(...をお見せしましょう)
5.I can offer...(...を提供できます)
6.I can arrange...(...を手配できます)
7.I look forward to...(...を楽しみにしています)
1-2 Essential words
1.budget(予算)
2.understand(理解する)
3.explain(説明する)
4.available(利用可能な)
5.provide(提供する)
6.offer(提供する)
7.flexible(柔軟な)
8.arrange(手配する)
9.prepare(準備する)
10.confirm(確認する)
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 international marriage couple is searching for housing that considers both cultural backgrounds for their new married life.
日本人と外国人の国際結婚カップルが双方の文化的背景を考慮した新婚生活用住居を探している場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Hello, we're looking for a place to live together as a newly married couple. Could you help us find a suitable apartment?
(こんにちは、私たちは新婚夫婦として一緒に住む場所を探しています。適切なアパートを見つけるのを手伝っていただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Of course, I'd be happy to help you. May I ask about your budget and preferred location? I need to understand your requirements first.
(もちろん、喜んでお手伝いいたします。ご予算と希望のエリアについてお聞きしてもよろしいでしょうか?まずご要望を理解する必要があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Our budget is around 150000 JPY per month. We want to live in an area that accepts cultural diversity and is convenient for both Japanese and international communities.
(私たちの予算は月額150000円程度です。文化的多様性を受け入れ、日本人と外国人コミュニティの両方にとって便利なエリアに住みたいです。)
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
I understand your needs. Let me explain our available options in areas with international communities. We have several properties near international schools and shopping areas. These locations provide good access to both cultures.
(ご要望を理解いたしました。国際的なコミュニティがあるエリアで利用可能な選択肢について説明させてください。インターナショナルスクールやショッピングエリアの近くにいくつかの物件があります。これらの場所は両方の文化への良好なアクセスを提供します。)
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
That sounds good. We're also planning to have children in the future. Do you have properties with enough space for a growing family?
(それは良さそうですね。私たちは将来子供を持つことも計画しています。成長する家族に十分なスペースがある物件はありますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Yes, I can offer properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms that work well for future family plans. Let me show you some options with flexible layouts. These apartments include extra storage space and are located in family-friendly neighborhoods.
(はい、将来の家族計画にうまく対応できる2部屋または3部屋の物件を提供できます。柔軟なレイアウトのいくつかの選択肢をお見せしましょう。これらのアパートには追加の収納スペースが含まれており、家族向けの地域に位置しています。)
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Perfect. When can we schedule a viewing? We'd like to see the properties as soon as possible.
(完璧です。いつ内覧の予定を組めますか?できるだけ早く物件を見たいです。)
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
I can arrange viewings for tomorrow afternoon or early next week. I'll prepare all the necessary documents and property information for you. Please let me know which time works best for your schedule.
(明日の午後または来週の初めに内覧を手配できます。必要な書類と物件情報をすべてご用意いたします。ご都合の良い時間をお知らせください。)
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Tomorrow afternoon would be great. We appreciate your support in finding a home that fits our international lifestyle.
(明日の午後が良いです。私たちの国際的なライフスタイルに合う家を見つけるためのサポートに感謝します。)
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Thank you for choosing our service. I'll contact you later today to confirm the exact time and meeting point. I look forward to helping you find your perfect home.
(当社のサービスをお選びいただきありがとうございます。本日中にご連絡して正確な時間と待ち合わせ場所を確認いたします。完璧な家を見つけるお手伝いができることを楽しみにしています。)
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Excellent. We'll wait for your call. Thank you very much for your help.
(素晴らしいです。お電話をお待ちしています。ご協力ありがとうございます。)
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 international marriage couple is searching for housing that considers both cultural backgrounds for their new married life.
日本人と外国人の国際結婚カップルが双方の文化的背景を考慮した新婚生活用住居を探している場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Hello, we're looking for a place to live together as a newly married couple. Could you help us find a suitable apartment?
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Of course, I'd be happy to help you. May I ask about your [予算] and preferred location? I need to [理解する] your requirements first.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Our budget is around 150000 JPY per month. We want to live in an area that accepts cultural diversity and is convenient for both Japanese and international communities.
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
I [理解する] your needs. Let me [説明する] our [利用可能な] options in areas with international communities. We have several properties near international schools and shopping areas. These locations [提供する] good access to both cultures.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
That sounds good. We're also planning to have children in the future. Do you have properties with enough space for a growing family?
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Yes, I can [提供する] properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms that work well for future family plans. Let me show you some options with [柔軟な] layouts. These apartments include extra storage space and are located in family-friendly neighborhoods.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Perfect. When can we schedule a viewing? We'd like to see the properties as soon as possible.
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
I can [手配する] viewings for tomorrow afternoon or early next week. I'll [準備する] all the necessary documents and property information for you. Please let me know which time works best for your schedule.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Tomorrow afternoon would be great. We appreciate your support in finding a home that fits our international lifestyle.
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Thank you for choosing our service. I'll contact you later today to [確認する] the exact time and meeting point. I look forward to helping you find your perfect home.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Excellent. We'll wait for your call. Thank you very much for your help.
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 international marriage couple is searching for housing that considers both cultural backgrounds for their new married life.
日本人と外国人の国際結婚カップルが双方の文化的背景を考慮した新婚生活用住居を探している場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Hello, we're looking for a place to live together as a newly married couple. Could you help us find a suitable apartment?
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Of course, I'd be happy to help you. [ご予算と希望のエリアについてお聞きしてもよろしいでしょうか?] [まずご要望を理解する必要があります。]
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Our budget is around 150000 JPY per month. We want to live in an area that accepts cultural diversity and is convenient for both Japanese and international communities.
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
I understand your needs. [国際的なコミュニティがあるエリアで利用可能な選択肢について説明させてください。] We have several properties near international schools and shopping areas. These locations provide good access to both cultures.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
That sounds good. We're also planning to have children in the future. Do you have properties with enough space for a growing family?
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Yes, I can offer properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms that work well for future family plans. [柔軟なレイアウトのいくつかの選択肢をお見せしましょう。] These apartments include extra storage space and are located in family-friendly neighborhoods.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Perfect. When can we schedule a viewing? We'd like to see the properties as soon as possible.
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
I can arrange viewings for tomorrow afternoon or early next week. I'll prepare all the necessary documents and property information for you. Please let me know which time works best for your schedule.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Tomorrow afternoon would be great. We appreciate your support in finding a home that fits our international lifestyle.
🧑🎓【Student / Rental Sales Agent】:
Thank you for choosing our service. I'll contact you later today to confirm the exact time and meeting point. I look forward to helping you find your perfect home.
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
Excellent. We'll wait for your call. Thank you very much for your help.
\ 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 international couple visits your rental agency to find a home for their new married life.
They explain their budget, cultural needs, and future family plans.
日本人と外国人の国際結婚カップルが新婚生活のための住居を探しに来店します。
彼らは予算、文化的ニーズ、将来の家族計画について説明します。
👨💼【Teacher / International Couple (Client)】:
We need an apartment that works for our international lifestyle and future children. Can you recommend suitable properties within our budget?
(私たちの国際的なライフスタイルと将来の子供に適したアパートが必要です。予算内で適切な物件を推薦していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1.Ask about budget and location preferences(予算とエリアの希望を尋ねる)
2.Explain available property options(利用可能な物件の選択肢を説明する)
3.Offer properties with flexible layouts(柔軟なレイアウトの物件を提供する)
4.Arrange property viewings(物件内覧を手配する)
※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)
