<Elementary> Lesson No.30
Sustainability-Compliant Product Switching Proposal / サステナビリティ対応製品への切り替え提案
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
Proposing transition to environmentally friendly products with the growing importance of ESG management, explaining environmental benefits and sustainability.
ESG経営の重要性が高まる中、環境負荷の少ない製品への切り替えによる環境効果とサステナビリティを提案する場面です。
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.Let me explain our new product line...(新製品ラインについて説明させてください...)
2.We use recycled materials in...(...にリサイクル材料を使用しています)
3.We calculated the total cost including...(...を含めた総コストを計算しました)
4.The payback period is approximately...(投資回収期間は約...です)
5.We can provide 2 options...(2つのオプションを提供できます)
6.Both options help reduce...(どちらのオプションも...を軽減します)
7.You can report measurable CO2 reduction in...(...で測定可能なCO2削減を報告できます)
1-2 Essential words
1.explain(説明する)
2.reduce(削減する)
3.compared to(...と比較して)
4.confirm(確認する)
5.calculated(計算した)
6.provide(提供する)
7.improve(向上させる)
8.mention(言及する)
9.discuss(話し合う)
10.appreciate(感謝する)
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)
Proposing transition to environmentally friendly products with the growing importance of ESG management, explaining environmental benefits and sustainability.
ESG経営の重要性が高まる中、環境負荷の少ない製品への切り替えによる環境効果とサステナビリティを提案する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for coming today. We're looking to reduce our environmental impact, and I'd like to hear about your eco-friendly product options.
(本日はお越しいただきありがとうございます。私たちは環境負荷を削減したいと考えており、御社の環境配慮製品についてお聞きしたいです。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I appreciate the opportunity. Let me explain our new product line designed for lower environmental impact. First, we use recycled materials in 70 percent of components. Second, our manufacturing process reduces CO2 emissions by 40 percent compared to standard models. Third, all products have international sustainability certification.
(機会をいただき感謝します。環境負荷を抑えるために設計された新製品ラインについて説明させてください。第一に、部品の70パーセントにリサイクル材料を使用しています。第二に、製造工程で標準モデルと比較してCO2排出量を40パーセント削減しています。第三に、すべての製品が国際的なサステナビリティ認証を取得しています。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That sounds promising. However, I need to confirm the actual cost difference. How much more expensive are these eco-friendly models compared to your standard products?
(それは有望に聞こえます。しかし、実際のコスト差を確認する必要があります。これらの環境配慮モデルは標準製品と比較してどれくらい高価ですか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The unit price is 15 percent higher than standard models. However, we calculated the total cost including energy savings over 5 years. The eco-friendly model reduces electricity use by 30 percent, which leads to lower operating costs. The payback period is approximately 3 years.
(単価は標準モデルより15パーセント高くなります。しかし、5年間のエネルギー節約を含めた総コストを計算しました。環境配慮モデルは電力使用量を30パーセント削減し、運用コストの低減につながります。投資回収期間は約3年です。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I understand the long-term benefit. But our management is concerned about the initial investment. Can you offer any flexible payment options or volume discounts?
(長期的なメリットは理解しました。しかし、経営陣は初期投資を懸念しています。柔軟な支払いオプションや数量割引を提供できますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we can provide 2 options. Option 1 is a 10 percent discount if you confirm an order of 500 units or more. Option 2 is a payment plan spread over 12 months with no additional charge. Both options help reduce the financial burden while supporting your environmental goals.
(はい、2つのオプションを提供できます。オプション1は、500台以上の注文を確定いただければ10パーセントの割引です。オプション2は、追加料金なしで12か月に分散した支払いプランです。どちらのオプションも、環境目標をサポートしながら財務負担を軽減します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Those options are helpful. One more question — how will this switch improve our company's sustainability reporting and corporate value?
(それらのオプションは役立ちます。もう1つ質問があります。この切り替えは、当社のサステナビリティ報告と企業価値をどのように向上させますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Switching to our products will directly improve your ESG score. You can report measurable CO2 reduction in your annual sustainability report, which increases investor confidence. Many of our clients mention improved brand reputation and stronger relationships with environmentally conscious customers after the switch.
(当社製品への切り替えは、御社のESGスコアを直接改善します。年次サステナビリティ報告書で測定可能なCO2削減を報告でき、投資家の信頼が高まります。多くのクライアントが、切り替え後にブランド評判の向上と環境意識の高い顧客との関係強化について言及しています。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That's exactly what we need. I'll discuss these details with our management team and get back to you by the end of next week. Thank you for the clear explanation.
(それはまさに私たちが必要としているものです。これらの詳細を経営陣と話し合い、来週末までにご連絡します。明確な説明をありがとうございました。)
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)
Proposing transition to environmentally friendly products with the growing importance of ESG management, explaining environmental benefits and sustainability.
ESG経営の重要性が高まる中、環境負荷の少ない製品への切り替えによる環境効果とサステナビリティを提案する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for coming today. We're looking to reduce our environmental impact, and I'd like to hear about your eco-friendly product options.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I [感謝する] the opportunity. Let me [説明する] our new product line designed for lower environmental impact. First, we use recycled materials in 70 percent of components. Second, our manufacturing process [削減する]s CO2 emissions by 40 percent [...と比較して] standard models. Third, all products have international sustainability certification.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That sounds promising. However, I need to confirm the actual cost difference. How much more expensive are these eco-friendly models compared to your standard products?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The unit price is 15 percent higher than standard models. However, we [計算した] the total cost including energy savings over 5 years. The eco-friendly model [削減する]s electricity use by 30 percent, which leads to lower operating costs. The payback period is approximately 3 years.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I understand the long-term benefit. But our management is concerned about the initial investment. Can you offer any flexible payment options or volume discounts?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we can [提供する] 2 options. Option 1 is a 10 percent discount if you [確認する] an order of 500 units or more. Option 2 is a payment plan spread over 12 months with no additional charge. Both options help [削減する] the financial burden while supporting your environmental goals.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Those options are helpful. One more question — how will this switch improve our company's sustainability reporting and corporate value?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Switching to our products will directly [向上させる] your ESG score. You can report measurable CO2 reduction in your annual sustainability report, which increases investor confidence. Many of our clients [言及する] improved brand reputation and stronger relationships with environmentally conscious customers after the switch.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That's exactly what we need. I'll discuss these details with our management team and get back to you by the end of next week. Thank you for the clear explanation.
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)
Proposing transition to environmentally friendly products with the growing importance of ESG management, explaining environmental benefits and sustainability.
ESG経営の重要性が高まる中、環境負荷の少ない製品への切り替えによる環境効果とサステナビリティを提案する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for coming today. We're looking to reduce our environmental impact, and I'd like to hear about your eco-friendly product options.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I appreciate the opportunity. [環境負荷を抑えるために設計された新製品ラインについて説明させてください。] First, we use recycled materials in 70 percent of components. Second, our manufacturing process reduces CO2 emissions by 40 percent compared to standard models. Third, all products have international sustainability certification.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That sounds promising. However, I need to confirm the actual cost difference. How much more expensive are these eco-friendly models compared to your standard products?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The unit price is 15 percent higher than standard models. However, [5年間のエネルギー節約を含めた総コストを計算しました。] The eco-friendly model reduces electricity use by 30 percent, which leads to lower operating costs. The payback period is approximately 3 years.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I understand the long-term benefit. But our management is concerned about the initial investment. Can you offer any flexible payment options or volume discounts?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, [2つのオプションを提供できます。] Option 1 is a 10 percent discount if you confirm an order of 500 units or more. Option 2 is a payment plan spread over 12 months with no additional charge. [どちらのオプションも、環境目標をサポートしながら財務負担を軽減します。]
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Those options are helpful. One more question — how will this switch improve our company's sustainability reporting and corporate value?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Switching to our products will directly improve your ESG score. You can report measurable CO2 reduction in your annual sustainability report, which increases investor confidence. Many of our clients mention improved brand reputation and stronger relationships with environmentally conscious customers after the switch.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That's exactly what we need. I'll discuss these details with our management team and get back to you by the end of next week. Thank you for the clear explanation.
\ 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 procurement manager is considering switching to eco-friendly electronic products to meet ESG goals.
The sales representative explains environmental benefits, cost structure, and sustainability certification.
調達マネージャーがESG目標達成のため環境配慮型電子機器への切り替えを検討している。
営業担当者が環境メリット、コスト構造、サステナビリティ認証について説明する。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
We need to reduce our environmental impact. Can you explain how your eco-friendly products help us achieve our sustainability goals?
(環境負荷を削減する必要があります。御社の環境配慮製品が当社のサステナビリティ目標達成にどう役立つか説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the environmental design features(環境配慮設計の特徴を説明する)
2.Describe the CO2 reduction effect(CO2削減効果を述べる)
3.Present the sustainability certification(サステナビリティ認証を提示する)
4.Offer flexible purchasing options(柔軟な購入オプションを提供する)
※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)
