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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.36

次の提案への誘導 / Leading to the next proposal

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?​

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- 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

You are wrapping up a deal and want to softly suggest a new proposal for the next opportunity.
案件をまとめつつ、次の機会に向けて新しい提案をソフトに示唆する場面です。

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 appreciate your team's support...(貴社チームのサポートに感謝する)
2.We're glad we could assist you in...(...でお手伝いできて嬉しい)
3.We've been monitoring your operations and noticed...(貴社の業務を観察し...に気づいた)
4.Let me describe our approach...(私たちのアプローチを説明させてください)
5.We would assess your current workflow to...(...するため現在のワークフローを評価する)
6.We would calculate the potential...(潜在的な...を計算する)
7.We would demonstrate how the upgrade integrates with...(アップグレードが...とどう統合されるかを実証する)

1-2 Essential words
1.accomplish(達成する)
2.enhance(強化する)
3.accelerate(加速する)
4.assess(評価する)
5.detect(検出する)
6.calculate(計算する)
7.disturb(妨げる)
8.elaborate on(詳しく説明する)
9.coordinate(調整する)
10.monitor(観察する)
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)

You are wrapping up a deal and want to softly suggest a new proposal for the next opportunity.
案件をまとめつつ、次の機会に向けて新しい提案をソフトに示唆する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Thank you for completing this project smoothly. We appreciate your team's support throughout the process.
(このプロジェクトを円滑に完了していただき、ありがとうございます。プロセス全体を通じて、貴社チームのサポートに感謝しています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I'm honored to hear that. We're glad we could assist you in accomplishing your production goals on time.
(そのようにおっしゃっていただき光栄です。貴社の生産目標を期限内に達成するお手伝いができて嬉しく思います。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Actually, we've been thinking about ways to enhance our current system. Do you have any suggestions for future improvements?
(実は、現在のシステムを強化する方法を検討しています。今後の改善について何かご提案はありますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we've been monitoring your operations and noticed some opportunities. We're developing an automation upgrade that could accelerate your production cycle and reduce manual work.
(はい、貴社の業務を観察してきましたが、いくつかの機会に気づきました。生産サイクルを加速し、手作業を削減できる自動化アップグレードを開発中です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
That sounds interesting. What exactly would this upgrade involve? We're cautious about making major changes right now.
(それは興味深いですね。このアップグレードには具体的に何が含まれますか?今は大きな変更には慎重になっています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I completely understand your concern. Let me describe our approach briefly. First, we would assess your current workflow to detect specific areas for improvement. Second, we would calculate the potential efficiency gains and cost reduction. Third, we would demonstrate how the upgrade integrates with your existing equipment without disturbing daily operations.
(ご懸念は完全に理解しています。私たちのアプローチを簡単に説明させてください。第一に、改善すべき具体的な領域を検出するため、現在のワークフローを評価します。第二に、潜在的な効率向上とコスト削減を計算します。第三に、日常業務を妨げることなく、既存設備とアップグレードがどう統合されるかを実証します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
I see. How would we proceed if we wanted to learn more about this?
(なるほど。これについてもっと知りたい場合、どのように進めればよいでしょうか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We could arrange a brief consultation next month. I would bring detailed data from our assessment and elaborate on the benefits specific to your facility. There's no commitment required at this stage.
(来月、簡単な相談の機会を設けることができます。評価から得た詳細なデータをお持ちし、貴社の施設に特有の利点について詳しく説明いたします。この段階では何の約束も必要ありません。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
That sounds reasonable. Let's plan for a meeting in early next month. Please coordinate with my assistant to find a suitable time.
(それは妥当ですね。来月初めにミーティングを計画しましょう。適切な時間を見つけるため、私のアシスタントと調整してください。)
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)

You are wrapping up a deal and want to softly suggest a new proposal for the next opportunity.
案件をまとめつつ、次の機会に向けて新しい提案をソフトに示唆する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Thank you for completing this project smoothly. We appreciate your team's support throughout the process.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I'm honored to hear that. We're glad we could assist you in [達成する]ing your production goals on time.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Actually, we've been thinking about ways to enhance our current system. Do you have any suggestions for future improvements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we've been [観察する]ing your operations and noticed some opportunities. We're developing an automation upgrade that could [加速する] your production cycle and reduce manual work.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
That sounds interesting. What exactly would this upgrade involve? We're cautious about making major changes right now.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I completely understand your concern. Let me describe our approach briefly. First, we would [評価する] your current workflow to [検出する] specific areas for improvement. Second, we would [計算する] the potential efficiency gains and cost reduction. Third, we would demonstrate how the upgrade integrates with your existing equipment without [妨げる]ing daily operations.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
I see. How would we proceed if we wanted to learn more about this?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We could arrange a brief consultation next month. I would bring detailed data from our assessment and [詳しく説明する] the benefits specific to your facility. There's no commitment required at this stage.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
That sounds reasonable. Let's plan for a meeting in early next month. Please coordinate with my assistant to find a suitable time.
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)

You are wrapping up a deal and want to softly suggest a new proposal for the next opportunity.
案件をまとめつつ、次の機会に向けて新しい提案をソフトに示唆する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Thank you for completing this project smoothly. We appreciate your team's support throughout the process.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I'm honored to hear that. [貴社の生産目標を期限内に達成するお手伝いができて嬉しく思います。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Actually, we've been thinking about ways to enhance our current system. Do you have any suggestions for future improvements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, [貴社の業務を観察してきましたが、いくつかの機会に気づきました。] We're developing an automation upgrade that could accelerate your production cycle and reduce manual work.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
That sounds interesting. What exactly would this upgrade involve? We're cautious about making major changes right now.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I completely understand your concern. [私たちのアプローチを簡単に説明させてください。] First, [改善すべき具体的な領域を検出するため、現在のワークフローを評価します。] Second, we would calculate the potential efficiency gains and cost reduction. Third, we would demonstrate how the upgrade integrates with your existing equipment without disturbing daily operations.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
I see. How would we proceed if we wanted to learn more about this?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We could arrange a brief consultation next month. I would bring detailed data from our assessment and elaborate on the benefits specific to your facility. There's no commitment required at this stage.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
That sounds reasonable. Let's plan for a meeting in early next month. Please coordinate with my assistant to find a suitable time.
\ 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 project has just been completed successfully and you want to suggest a future upgrade opportunity.
You need to express appreciation for the collaboration and introduce your automation proposal in a natural way.
プロジェクトが無事完了し、将来のアップグレード機会を提案したいと考えています。
協力に感謝を伝え、自動化提案を自然な形で紹介する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Client Manager】:
Thank you for your excellent work on this project. Do you have any ideas for further improvements we could consider?
(このプロジェクトでの素晴らしい仕事に感謝します。検討できるさらなる改善についてアイデアはありますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Express appreciation for the collaboration
2. Describe the automation opportunity
3. Explain the assessment approach
4. Suggest a follow
​※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)

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