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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.35

Smart Grid Integration Service Implementation Negotiation / スマートグリッド連携サービスの導入交渉

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

Introducing smart grid integration services with overseas technology companies to optimize power supply.
電力供給最適化のため、海外スマートグリッド技術会社と連携サービスの導入を検討する場面です。

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 need a system that can...(...できるシステムが必要である)
2.We aim to accomplish...(...を達成することを目指している)
3.We have calculated the return on...(...の収益率を計算した)
4.We estimate annual savings of...(...の年間節約を見込んでいる)
5.We have assessed our current...(現在の...を評価した)
6.We are prepared to proceed with...(...を進める準備ができている)
7.To make sure we proceed smoothly...(スムーズに進めるために...)

1-2 Essential words
1.monitor(監視する)
2.coordinate(調整する)
3.accomplish(達成する)
4.accelerate(加速する)
5.enhance(向上させる)
6.utilize(活用する)
7.calculate(計算する)
8.assess(評価する)
9.accommodate(対応する)
10.submit(提出する)
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)

Introducing smart grid integration services with overseas technology companies to optimize power supply.
電力供給最適化のため、海外スマートグリッド技術会社と連携サービスの導入を検討する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We would like to propose our smart grid integration service to optimize your power supply operations. Could you share your current challenges in balancing electricity demand and supply?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。電力供給業務を最適化するため、当社のスマートグリッド連携サービスをご提案したいと思います。現在の電力需給バランスにおける課題をお聞かせいただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
Thank you for your proposal. Our main challenge is the unpredictable fluctuation in renewable energy output. We need a system that can monitor real-time demand and coordinate supply sources efficiently to reduce operational costs.
(ご提案ありがとうございます。私たちの主な課題は、再生可能エネルギー出力の予測困難な変動です。運用コストを削減するため、リアルタイムの需要を監視し、供給源を効率的に調整できるシステムが必要です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
I understand your concern. Our smart grid platform can detect demand patterns and automatically coordinate multiple power sources. What specific outcomes do you expect from implementing this technology?
(ご懸念は理解しました。当社のスマートグリッドプラットフォームは需要パターンを検知し、複数の電源を自動的に調整できます。この技術の導入から、どのような具体的な成果を期待されていますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
We aim to accomplish three goals. First, reduce power wastage by 15 percent through better demand forecasting. Second, accelerate our response time to supply shortages from 20 minutes to 5 minutes. Third, enhance grid stability during peak hours to avoid blackouts.
(私たちは3つの目標を達成することを目指しています。第一に、需要予測の改善により電力の無駄を15パーセント削減すること。第二に、供給不足への対応時間を20分から5分に短縮すること。第三に、停電を回避するためピーク時のグリッド安定性を向上させることです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Those are ambitious targets. Our system utilizes artificial intelligence to calculate optimal power distribution in real time. However, the initial investment is 800000 USD. How do you assess this cost against your expected benefits?
(それは野心的な目標ですね。当社のシステムは人工知能を活用し、リアルタイムで最適な電力配分を計算します。ただし、初期投資は800000米ドルです。期待される効果に対して、このコストをどう評価されますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
We have calculated the return on investment carefully. By reducing wastage and improving efficiency, we estimate annual savings of 250000 USD. This means we can recover the investment in approximately 3 years. We consider this a strategic investment for long-term infrastructure modernization.
(私たちは投資収益率を慎重に計算しました。無駄の削減と効率改善により、年間250000米ドルの節約を見込んでいます。つまり約3年で投資を回収できます。これは長期的なインフラ近代化のための戦略的投資と考えています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
That sounds reasonable. One more question: our service requires integration with your existing power management systems. Can your current infrastructure accommodate our platform, or will additional modifications be necessary?
(それは妥当に思えます。もう1つ質問があります。当社のサービスは既存の電力管理システムとの統合が必要です。現在のインフラは当社のプラットフォームに対応できますか、それとも追加の改修が必要でしょうか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
We have assessed our current systems. Our infrastructure can accommodate your platform with minimal modifications. We will need to upgrade two monitoring stations, which will cost approximately 50000 USD. We are prepared to proceed with this investment to ensure smooth integration.
(現在のシステムを評価しました。当社のインフラは最小限の改修で貴社のプラットフォームに対応できます。2つの監視ステーションをアップグレードする必要があり、費用は約50000米ドルです。スムーズな統合を確保するため、この投資を進める準備ができています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Excellent. Based on your commitment, we can launch the implementation within 2 months. We will assign a dedicated technical team to coordinate with your engineers throughout the process. Does this timeline work for you?
(素晴らしいです。貴社のコミットメントに基づき、2か月以内に導入を開始できます。プロセス全体を通じて貴社のエンジニアと調整するため、専任の技術チームを配置します。このスケジュールは問題ありませんか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
Yes, that timeline is acceptable. We appreciate your support in modernizing our grid infrastructure. To make sure we proceed smoothly, could you submit a detailed implementation plan by next week? We need to consult with our technical team before final approval.
(はい、そのスケジュールで問題ありません。グリッドインフラの近代化におけるご支援に感謝します。スムーズに進めるため、来週までに詳細な導入計画を提出していただけますか?最終承認の前に技術チームと相談する必要があります。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Absolutely. We will submit the complete plan including technical specifications and milestones by next Friday. I look forward to collaborating with you on this initiative to enhance your power supply efficiency.
(もちろんです。技術仕様とマイルストーンを含む完全な計画を来週金曜日までに提出します。電力供給効率を向上させるこの取り組みで貴社と協力できることを楽しみにしています。)
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)

Introducing smart grid integration services with overseas technology companies to optimize power supply.
電力供給最適化のため、海外スマートグリッド技術会社と連携サービスの導入を検討する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We would like to propose our smart grid integration service to optimize your power supply operations. Could you share your current challenges in balancing electricity demand and supply?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
Thank you for your proposal. Our main challenge is the unpredictable fluctuation in renewable energy output. We need a system that can [監視する] real-time demand and [調整する] supply sources efficiently to reduce operational costs.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
I understand your concern. Our smart grid platform can detect demand patterns and automatically coordinate multiple power sources. What specific outcomes do you expect from implementing this technology?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
We aim to [達成する] three goals. First, reduce power wastage by 15 percent through better demand forecasting. Second, [加速する] our response time to supply shortages from 20 minutes to 5 minutes. Third, [向上させる] grid stability during peak hours to avoid blackouts.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Those are ambitious targets. Our system utilizes artificial intelligence to calculate optimal power distribution in real time. However, the initial investment is 800000 USD. How do you assess this cost against your expected benefits?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
We have [計算する]d the return on investment carefully. By reducing wastage and improving efficiency, we estimate annual savings of 250000 USD. This means we can recover the investment in approximately 3 years. We consider this a strategic investment for long-term infrastructure modernization.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
That sounds reasonable. One more question: our service requires integration with your existing power management systems. Can your current infrastructure accommodate our platform, or will additional modifications be necessary?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
We have [評価する]d our current systems. Our infrastructure can [対応する] your platform with minimal modifications. We will need to upgrade two monitoring stations, which will cost approximately 50000 USD. We are prepared to proceed with this investment to ensure smooth integration.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Excellent. Based on your commitment, we can launch the implementation within 2 months. We will assign a dedicated technical team to coordinate with your engineers throughout the process. Does this timeline work for you?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
Yes, that timeline is acceptable. We appreciate your support in modernizing our grid infrastructure. To make sure we proceed smoothly, could you [提出する] a detailed implementation plan by next week? We need to consult with our technical team before final approval.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Absolutely. We will submit the complete plan including technical specifications and milestones by next Friday. I look forward to collaborating with you on this initiative to enhance your power supply efficiency.
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)

Introducing smart grid integration services with overseas technology companies to optimize power supply.
電力供給最適化のため、海外スマートグリッド技術会社と連携サービスの導入を検討する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We would like to propose our smart grid integration service to optimize your power supply operations. Could you share your current challenges in balancing electricity demand and supply?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
Thank you for your proposal. Our main challenge is the unpredictable fluctuation in renewable energy output. [運用コストを削減するため、リアルタイムの需要を監視し、供給源を効率的に調整できるシステムが必要です。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
I understand your concern. Our smart grid platform can detect demand patterns and automatically coordinate multiple power sources. What specific outcomes do you expect from implementing this technology?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
[私たちは3つの目標を達成することを目指しています。] First, reduce power wastage by 15 percent through better demand forecasting. Second, accelerate our response time to supply shortages from 20 minutes to 5 minutes. Third, enhance grid stability during peak hours to avoid blackouts.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Those are ambitious targets. Our system utilizes artificial intelligence to calculate optimal power distribution in real time. However, the initial investment is 800000 USD. How do you assess this cost against your expected benefits?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
[私たちは投資収益率を慎重に計算しました。] By reducing wastage and improving efficiency, we estimate annual savings of 250000 USD. This means we can recover the investment in approximately 3 years. We consider this a strategic investment for long-term infrastructure modernization.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
That sounds reasonable. One more question: our service requires integration with your existing power management systems. Can your current infrastructure accommodate our platform, or will additional modifications be necessary?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
[現在のシステムを評価しました。] Our infrastructure can accommodate your platform with minimal modifications. We will need to upgrade two monitoring stations, which will cost approximately 50000 USD. We are prepared to proceed with this investment to ensure smooth integration.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Excellent. Based on your commitment, we can launch the implementation within 2 months. We will assign a dedicated technical team to coordinate with your engineers throughout the process. Does this timeline work for you?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Energy Trader】:
Yes, that timeline is acceptable. We appreciate your support in modernizing our grid infrastructure. To make sure we proceed smoothly, could you submit a detailed implementation plan by next week? We need to consult with our technical team before final approval.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
Absolutely. We will submit the complete plan including technical specifications and milestones by next Friday. I look forward to collaborating with you on this initiative to enhance your power supply efficiency.
\ 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 smart grid technology provider is proposing an integration service to optimize power supply operations for an energy trading company.
The energy trader needs to evaluate the investment cost against expected efficiency improvements and infrastructure compatibility.
スマートグリッド技術提供会社が、エネルギー取引会社の電力供給業務を最適化する連携サービスを提案している。
資源トレーダーは、期待される効率改善とインフラ適合性に対して投資コストを評価する必要がある。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Smart Grid Solutions Manager】:
We have presented our smart grid integration proposal. Could you explain your evaluation of this investment and how it aligns with your operational goals?
(当社のスマートグリッド連携提案をご説明しました。この投資の評価と、貴社の業務目標との整合性についてご説明いただけますか?)

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

Hints / ヒント
1. Describe current operational challenges
2. Explain expected outcomes from the technology
3. Present the investment return calculation
4. Confirm infrastructure readiness and next steps
​※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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