<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.10
Contract Terms Review with International Vendor / 海外ベンダーとの契約条件見直し
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
This is a contract renewal negotiation with an overseas cloud service provider to review service levels, pricing, and support conditions while comparing with competitors.
長期利用している海外クラウドサービスプロバイダーとの契約更新時に、競合他社と比較しながらサービスレベル・料金体系・サポート条件の見直し交渉を行う重要な契約交渉の場面です。
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 address...(...に対応する必要がある)
2.We need to reduce our annual cost by...(年間コストを...削減する必要がある)
3.Could you elaborate on...(...について詳しく説明していただけますか)
4.Let me explain our situation...(状況を説明させてください...)
5.We calculated the total value...(総合的な価値を計算した)
6.If you can reduce the base service fee by...(基本サービス料金を...削減していただければ)
7.We also need the flexibility to...(...する柔軟性も必要です)
1-2 Essential words
1.appreciate(感謝する)
2.critical(重要な)
3.considerable(かなり大きい)
4.elaborate on(詳しく説明する)
5.accommodate(対応する)
6.commitment(コミットメント)
7.consult with(相談する)
8.essential(不可欠な)
9.feasible(実現可能な)
10.finalize(確定する)
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 contract renewal negotiation with an overseas cloud service provider to review service levels, pricing, and support conditions while comparing with competitors.
長期利用している海外クラウドサービスプロバイダーとの契約更新時に、競合他社と比較しながらサービスレベル・料金体系・サポート条件の見直し交渉を行う重要な契約交渉の場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to discuss your contract renewal and understand your expectations for the next term.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。契約更新について、次期契約に対するご期待をお伺いしたいと思います。)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your service, but we need to address two critical points. First, we need to reduce our annual cost by at least 15 percent. Second, we require enhanced support coverage during our peak hours.
(ご連絡ありがとうございます。貴社のサービスには感謝していますが、2つの重要な点に対応する必要があります。第一に、年間コストを最低15パーセント削減する必要があります。第二に、ピーク時間帯のサポート体制の強化が必要です。)
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I understand your concerns. However, a 15 percent reduction seems considerable given our current service level. Could you elaborate on what's driving this requirement?
(ご懸念は理解しました。しかし、現在のサービスレベルを考えると15パーセントの削減はかなり大きいです。この要件を後押ししている要因について詳しく説明していただけますか。)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Let me explain our situation. We received a competitive proposal offering comparable service at 20 percent lower cost. We value our long-term relationship with you, but we must justify the price difference to our management. We're willing to commit to a 3-year contract if you can accommodate our budget constraints.
(状況を説明させてください。同等のサービスを20パーセント低いコストで提供する競合提案を受け取りました。貴社との長期的な関係を重視していますが、経営陣に価格差を正当化する必要があります。予算上の制約に対応していただければ、3年契約をお約束する用意があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I see the challenge you're facing. What about the enhanced support you mentioned? That typically requires additional investment on our side.
(直面されている課題は理解しました。先ほど言及された強化サポートについてはいかがでしょうか。それは通常、当社側で追加投資が必要になります。)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
We calculated the total value carefully. If you can reduce the base service fee by 12 percent and include extended support coverage from 8 AM to 10 PM in our time zone, we can proceed with the renewal. This arrangement would demonstrate your commitment to our partnership.
(総合的な価値を慎重に計算しました。基本サービス料金を12パーセント削減し、当社のタイムゾーンで午前8時から午後10時までの延長サポート対応を含めていただければ、更新を進めることができます。この取り決めは、パートナーシップへの貴社のコミットメントを示すことになります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
That's a more reasonable proposal. Let me consult with my team about the pricing structure. Can you confirm the 3-year commitment is definite if we meet these conditions?
(それはより妥当な提案ですね。価格体系についてチームと相談させてください。これらの条件を満たせば、3年契約のお約束は確実ということでよろしいでしょうか。)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Yes, we can commit to 3 years with an annual payment option. We also need the flexibility to increase our capacity by up to 30 percent during peak seasons without renegotiating the unit price. This predictability is essential for our planning.
(はい、年間支払いオプション付きで3年間お約束できます。また、ピークシーズン中に単価の再交渉なしで容量を最大30パーセント増やせる柔軟性も必要です。この予測可能性は当社の計画に不可欠です。)
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I appreciate your clarity on the requirements. The 3-year commitment and volume flexibility make this more feasible for us. I'll prepare a revised proposal by next week and we can finalize the details then.
(要件を明確にしていただき感謝します。3年契約と容量の柔軟性により、当社にとってより実現可能になります。来週までに修正提案を準備し、その時点で詳細を確定できます。)
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 contract renewal negotiation with an overseas cloud service provider to review service levels, pricing, and support conditions while comparing with competitors.
長期利用している海外クラウドサービスプロバイダーとの契約更新時に、競合他社と比較しながらサービスレベル・料金体系・サポート条件の見直し交渉を行う重要な契約交渉の場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to discuss your contract renewal and understand your expectations for the next term.
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Thank you for reaching out. We [感謝する] your service, but we need to address two [重要な] points. First, we need to reduce our annual cost by at least 15 percent. Second, we require enhanced support coverage during our peak hours.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I understand your concerns. However, a 15 percent reduction seems considerable given our current service level. Could you elaborate on what's driving this requirement?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Let me [詳しく説明する] our situation. We received a competitive proposal offering comparable service at 20 percent lower cost. We value our long-term relationship with you, but we must justify the price difference to our management. We're willing to commit to a 3-year contract if you can [対応する] our budget constraints.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I see the challenge you're facing. What about the enhanced support you mentioned? That typically requires additional investment on our side.
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
We calculated the total value carefully. If you can reduce the base service fee by 12 percent and include extended support coverage from 8 AM to 10 PM in our time zone, we can proceed with the renewal. This arrangement would demonstrate your [コミットメント] to our partnership.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
That's a more reasonable proposal. Let me consult with my team about the pricing structure. Can you confirm the 3-year commitment is definite if we meet these conditions?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Yes, we can commit to 3 years with an annual payment option. We also need the flexibility to increase our capacity by up to 30 percent during peak seasons without renegotiating the unit price. This predictability is [不可欠な] for our planning.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I appreciate your clarity on the requirements. The 3-year commitment and volume flexibility make this more feasible for us. I'll prepare a revised proposal by next week and we can finalize the details then.
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 contract renewal negotiation with an overseas cloud service provider to review service levels, pricing, and support conditions while comparing with competitors.
長期利用している海外クラウドサービスプロバイダーとの契約更新時に、競合他社と比較しながらサービスレベル・料金体系・サポート条件の見直し交渉を行う重要な契約交渉の場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to discuss your contract renewal and understand your expectations for the next term.
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your service, but [2つの重要な点に対応する必要があります。] First, [年間コストを最低15パーセント削減する必要があります。] Second, we require enhanced support coverage during our peak hours.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I understand your concerns. However, a 15 percent reduction seems considerable given our current service level. Could you elaborate on what's driving this requirement?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
[状況を説明させてください。] We received a competitive proposal offering comparable service at 20 percent lower cost. We value our long-term relationship with you, but we must justify the price difference to our management. We're willing to commit to a 3-year contract if you can accommodate our budget constraints.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I see the challenge you're facing. What about the enhanced support you mentioned? That typically requires additional investment on our side.
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
[総合的な価値を慎重に計算しました。] If you can reduce the base service fee by 12 percent and include extended support coverage from 8 AM to 10 PM in our time zone, we can proceed with the renewal. This arrangement would demonstrate your commitment to our partnership.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
That's a more reasonable proposal. Let me consult with my team about the pricing structure. Can you confirm the 3-year commitment is definite if we meet these conditions?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Project Manager】:
Yes, we can commit to 3 years with an annual payment option. We also need the flexibility to increase our capacity by up to 30 percent during peak seasons without renegotiating the unit price. This predictability is essential for our planning.
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I appreciate your clarity on the requirements. The 3-year commitment and volume flexibility make this more feasible for us. I'll prepare a revised proposal by next week and we can finalize the details then.
\ 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 renewing your cloud service contract and need to negotiate better terms with your provider.
The provider wants to maintain current pricing, but you need cost reduction and enhanced support.
貴社はクラウドサービス契約を更新する際に、プロバイダーとより良い条件を交渉する必要があります。
プロバイダーは現在の価格を維持したいと考えていますが、貴社はコスト削減と強化されたサポートが必要です。
👨💼【Teacher / Cloud Service Provider Account Manager】:
I'd like to understand your priorities for the contract renewal. What are the main points you want to discuss today?
(契約更新における優先事項を理解したいと思います。本日議論したい主なポイントは何でしょうか。)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1. Present cost reduction requirements
2. Explain competitive situation
3. Propose service enhancement needs
4. Offer long
※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)
