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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.32

Environmental Technology Regulation Compliance Strategy Overseas / 海外での環境技術規制対応戦略

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

A situation formulating environmental technology development and introduction strategies to respond to strengthened overseas environmental regulations, analyzing trends and establishing competitive advantages through environmental technologies.
海外市場の環境規制強化に対応する環境技術開発と導入戦略を策定し、現地規制動向を分析して環境対応技術で市場競争優位性を獲得する場面です。

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.I assess that...(...と評価する)
2.We must reduce emissions by...(排出量を...削減しなければならない)
3.We can accomplish the emission reduction by...(...することで排出削減を達成できる)
4.We calculated that the total development period will be...(総開発期間は...になると計算した)
5.We can reduce the unit cost by...(単価を...削減できる)
6.This will differentiate us from...(これにより...との差別化が図れる)
7.We must coordinate with our European facility to...(...するため欧州拠点と調整しなければならない)

1-2 Essential words
1.assess(評価する)
2.mandatory(義務的な)
3.eliminate(除去する)
4.accelerate(加速する)
5.accomplish(達成する)
6.modify(修正する)
7.coordinate(調整する)
8.considerable(かなりの)
9.differentiate(差別化する)
10.collaborate(協力する)
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)

A situation formulating environmental technology development and introduction strategies to respond to strengthened overseas environmental regulations, analyzing trends and establishing competitive advantages through environmental technologies.
海外市場の環境規制強化に対応する環境技術開発と導入戦略を策定し、現地規制動向を分析して環境対応技術で市場競争優位性を獲得する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Thank you for joining today. We need to discuss our strategy for the new environmental regulations in the European market. How do you assess the current situation?
(本日はお集まりいただきありがとうございます。欧州市場の新しい環境規制に対する戦略を議論する必要があります。現状をどう評価していますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
I assess that the regulations will be mandatory by next year. First, we must reduce emissions by 15 percent. Second, we need to eliminate certain chemical substances from our manufacturing process. Third, we should accelerate the development of alternative materials.
(規制は来年までに義務化されると評価しています。第一に、排出量を15パーセント削減しなければなりません。第二に、製造工程から特定の化学物質を除去する必要があります。第三に、代替材料の開発を加速すべきです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
I understand the technical requirements. However, I'm concerned about the timeline. Can we accomplish all of this within 12 months?
(技術的要件は理解しました。しかし、期限が心配です。これらすべてを12か月以内に達成できますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
We can accomplish the emission reduction by modifying our current engine design. For the chemical elimination, we've already identified substitute materials. We calculated that the total development period will be 10 months if we coordinate with our suppliers immediately.
(現在のエンジン設計を修正することで排出削減を達成できます。化学物質の除去については、すでに代替材料を特定しています。サプライヤーと直ちに調整すれば、総開発期間は10か月になると計算しました。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
That sounds feasible. What about the cost implications? Our competitors are also working on similar solutions.
(実現可能そうですね。コストへの影響はどうですか?競合他社も同様の解決策に取り組んでいます。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
The initial investment will be considerable, approximately 2000000 USD. However, we can reduce the unit cost by 8 percent within 2 years through enhanced efficiency. This will differentiate us from competitors and demonstrate our commitment to environmental standards.
(初期投資はかなりのもので、約2000000米ドルになります。しかし、効率を高めることで2年以内に単価を8パーセント削減できます。これにより競合他社との差別化が図れ、環境基準への取り組みを示すことができます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
I appreciate the detailed analysis. What are the critical factors for success?
(詳細な分析に感謝します。成功のための重要な要素は何ですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
The critical factors are three. First, we must coordinate with our European facility to monitor local regulation updates. Second, we need to collaborate with certified material suppliers. Third, we should submit our compliance documentation 3 months before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
(重要な要素は3つあります。第一に、現地の規制更新を監視するため欧州拠点と調整しなければなりません。第二に、認証済みの材料サプライヤーと協力する必要があります。第三に、土壇場の問題を避けるため期限の3か月前にコンプライアンス文書を提出すべきです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Excellent. This strategy positions us ahead of the competition. Let's proceed with your proposal and I'll arrange the necessary funding approval.
(素晴らしい。この戦略により競合に先んじることができます。あなたの提案で進めましょう。必要な資金承認を手配します。)
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)

A situation formulating environmental technology development and introduction strategies to respond to strengthened overseas environmental regulations, analyzing trends and establishing competitive advantages through environmental technologies.
海外市場の環境規制強化に対応する環境技術開発と導入戦略を策定し、現地規制動向を分析して環境対応技術で市場競争優位性を獲得する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Thank you for joining today. We need to discuss our strategy for the new environmental regulations in the European market. How do you assess the current situation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
I [評価する] that the regulations will be [義務的な] by next year. First, we must reduce emissions by 15 percent. Second, we need to [除去する] certain chemical substances from our manufacturing process. Third, we should [加速する] the development of alternative materials.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
I understand the technical requirements. However, I'm concerned about the timeline. Can we accomplish all of this within 12 months?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
We can [達成する] the emission reduction by [修正する] our current engine design. For the chemical elimination, we've already identified substitute materials. We calculated that the total development period will be 10 months if we [調整する] with our suppliers immediately.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
That sounds feasible. What about the cost implications? Our competitors are also working on similar solutions.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
The initial investment will be [かなりの], approximately 2000000 USD. However, we can reduce the unit cost by 8 percent within 2 years through enhanced efficiency. This will [差別化する] us from competitors and demonstrate our commitment to environmental standards.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
I appreciate the detailed analysis. What are the critical factors for success?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
The critical factors are three. First, we must [調整する] with our European facility to monitor local regulation updates. Second, we need to [協力する] with certified material suppliers. Third, we should submit our compliance documentation 3 months before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Excellent. This strategy positions us ahead of the competition. Let's proceed with your proposal and I'll arrange the necessary funding approval.
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)

A situation formulating environmental technology development and introduction strategies to respond to strengthened overseas environmental regulations, analyzing trends and establishing competitive advantages through environmental technologies.
海外市場の環境規制強化に対応する環境技術開発と導入戦略を策定し、現地規制動向を分析して環境対応技術で市場競争優位性を獲得する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Thank you for joining today. We need to discuss our strategy for the new environmental regulations in the European market. How do you assess the current situation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
I assess that the regulations will be mandatory by next year. First, we must reduce emissions by 15 percent. Second, we need to eliminate certain chemical substances from our manufacturing process. Third, we should accelerate the development of alternative materials.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
I understand the technical requirements. However, I'm concerned about the timeline. Can we accomplish all of this within 12 months?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
[現在のエンジン設計を修正することで排出削減を達成できます。] For the chemical elimination, we've already identified substitute materials. [サプライヤーと直ちに調整すれば、総開発期間は10か月になると計算しました。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
That sounds feasible. What about the cost implications? Our competitors are also working on similar solutions.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
The initial investment will be considerable, approximately 2000000 USD. [しかし、効率を高めることで2年以内に単価を8パーセント削減できます。] [これにより競合他社との差別化が図れ、環境基準への取り組みを示すことができます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
I appreciate the detailed analysis. What are the critical factors for success?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Environmental Technology Engineer】:
The critical factors are three. First, we must coordinate with our European facility to monitor local regulation updates. Second, we need to collaborate with certified material suppliers. Third, we should submit our compliance documentation 3 months before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Excellent. This strategy positions us ahead of the competition. Let's proceed with your proposal and I'll arrange the necessary funding approval.
\ 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 company faces new environmental regulations in the European market that require emission reductions and chemical substance elimination.
You need to present a technical strategy to meet these mandatory requirements within the given timeline.
あなたの会社は欧州市場で排出削減と化学物質除去を求める新しい環境規制に直面しています。
定められた期限内にこれらの義務的要件を満たす技術戦略を提示する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Environmental Compliance Manager】:
Please explain your technical approach to meet the new environmental regulations and how we can accomplish this within our timeline.
(新しい環境規制を満たすための技術的アプローチと、期限内にどう達成できるか説明してください。)

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

Hints / ヒント
1. Assess the regulatory requirements
2. Explain the technical modifications needed
3. Calculate the development timeline
4. Describe coordination with key partners
​※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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