top of page

<Elementary> Lesson No.6

New Technology Proposal and ROI Benefits Explanation / 新技術導入提案とROI効果の説明

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

A sales representative proposes equipment upgrades with automation and IoT technology, explaining ROI and technical benefits to overseas clients.
海外顧客に自動化・IoT技術を組み込んだ設備更新を提案し、投資対効果と技術的メリットを説明する場面です。

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 cost structure...(コスト構造についてご説明させてください...)
2.We calculated the payback period based on...(...に基づいて投資回収期間を計算した)
3.You will recover the investment in...(...で投資を回収できる)
4.This means you can respond to...(これにより...に対応できる)
5.This will help you reduce...(これにより...を削減できる)
6.We can arrange a payment plan...(分割払いを手配できる)
7.Please let me know which option works better for...(どちらのオプションが...に適しているかお知らせください)

1-2 Essential words
1.reduce(削減する)
2.improve(向上させる)
3.confirm(確認する)
4.recover(回収する)
5.continue(継続する)
6.require(必要とする)
7.explain(説明する)
8.respond(対応する)
9.arrange(手配する)
10.approve(承認する)
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 sales representative proposes equipment upgrades with automation and IoT technology, explaining ROI and technical benefits to overseas clients.
海外顧客に自動化・IoT技術を組み込んだ設備更新を提案し、投資対効果と技術的メリットを説明する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for coming today. We received your proposal for equipment upgrade, but we need you to explain the return on investment in more detail before we make a decision.
(本日はお越しいただきありがとうございます。設備更新のご提案を拝見しましたが、意思決定の前に投資対効果についてより詳しくご説明いただく必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I appreciate the opportunity. Let me explain our cost structure. First, the new automation system will reduce your labor cost by 15 percent. Second, IoT monitoring will improve energy efficiency by 12 percent. Third, maintenance cost will decrease by 20 percent over 5 years.
(機会をいただき感謝いたします。コスト構造についてご説明させてください。第一に、新しい自動化システムにより人件費が15パーセント削減されます。第二に、IoTモニタリングによりエネルギー効率が12パーセント向上します。第三に、メンテナンスコストが5年間で20パーセント削減されます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Those numbers sound promising. However, the initial investment is 850000 USD. Could you confirm how long it will take to recover this cost?
(その数値は有望に聞こえます。しかしながら、初期投資額が850000米ドルです。このコストを回収するのにどれくらいかかるか確認していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Understood. We calculated the payback period based on your current operating cost. With the cost reduction I mentioned, you will recover the investment in 3 years and 4 months. After that, you will continue to receive the benefit every year.
(承知しました。現在の運用コストに基づいて投資回収期間を計算いたしました。先ほど申し上げたコスト削減により、3年4か月で投資を回収できます。その後は毎年継続的に効果を享受いただけます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I see. What about the technical advantage? Our competitor is also considering similar technology. We require that you explain how this upgrade will improve our competitive position.
(なるほど。技術的優位性についてはいかがでしょうか?競合他社も同様の技術を検討しています。この更新が当社の競争力をどう向上させるかご説明いただく必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Good point. The key difference is real-time data collection. Our IoT system will provide production data every 5 seconds, while standard systems update every 30 seconds. This means you can respond to quality issues 6 times faster than your competitor. This will help you reduce defect rate and improve customer satisfaction.
(良いご指摘です。重要な違いはリアルタイムデータ収集です。当社のIoTシステムは5秒ごとに生産データを提供しますが、標準システムは30秒ごとの更新です。つまり、競合他社より6倍速く品質問題に対応できます。これにより不良率を削減し、顧客満足度を向上させることができます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That makes sense. One more question — can you offer any flexible payment options? We need to manage our budget carefully this year.
(それは理にかなっています。もう1つ質問ですが、柔軟な支払いオプションを提供していただけますか?今年は予算を慎重に管理する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. We can arrange a payment plan over 2 years with no additional charge. We can also provide a 3 percent discount if you approve the contract by the end of this month. Please let me know which option works better for your budget planning.
(もちろんです。追加費用なしで2年間の分割払いを手配できます。また、今月末までに契約をご承認いただければ3パーセントの割引も提供できます。どちらのオプションが予算計画に適しているかお知らせください。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I will discuss these options with our finance team and get back to you by next Friday. Your proposal looks very competitive.
(詳細なご説明ありがとうございます。これらのオプションについて財務チームと協議し、来週金曜日までにご連絡いたします。ご提案は非常に競争力があると思います。)
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)

A sales representative proposes equipment upgrades with automation and IoT technology, explaining ROI and technical benefits to overseas clients.
海外顧客に自動化・IoT技術を組み込んだ設備更新を提案し、投資対効果と技術的メリットを説明する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for coming today. We received your proposal for equipment upgrade, but we need you to explain the return on investment in more detail before we make a decision.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I appreciate the opportunity. Let me [説明する] our cost structure. First, the new automation system will [削減する] your labor cost by 15 percent. Second, IoT monitoring will [向上させる] energy efficiency by 12 percent. Third, maintenance cost will decrease by 20 percent over 5 years.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Those numbers sound promising. However, the initial investment is 850000 USD. Could you confirm how long it will take to recover this cost?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Understood. We calculated the payback period based on your current operating cost. With the cost reduction I mentioned, you will [回収する] the investment in 3 years and 4 months. After that, you will [継続する] to receive the benefit every year.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I see. What about the technical advantage? Our competitor is also considering similar technology. We require that you explain how this upgrade will improve our competitive position.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Good point. The key difference is real-time data collection. Our IoT system will provide production data every 5 seconds, while standard systems update every 30 seconds. This means you can [対応する] to quality issues 6 times faster than your competitor. This will help you [削減する] defect rate and [向上させる] customer satisfaction.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That makes sense. One more question — can you offer any flexible payment options? We need to manage our budget carefully this year.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. We can [手配する] a payment plan over 2 years with no additional charge. We can also provide a 3 percent discount if you [承認する] the contract by the end of this month. Please let me know which option works better for your budget planning.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I will discuss these options with our finance team and get back to you by next Friday. Your proposal looks very competitive.
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 sales representative proposes equipment upgrades with automation and IoT technology, explaining ROI and technical benefits to overseas clients.
海外顧客に自動化・IoT技術を組み込んだ設備更新を提案し、投資対効果と技術的メリットを説明する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for coming today. We received your proposal for equipment upgrade, but we need you to explain the return on investment in more detail before we make a decision.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I appreciate the opportunity. [コスト構造についてご説明させてください。] First, the new automation system will reduce your labor cost by 15 percent. Second, IoT monitoring will improve energy efficiency by 12 percent. Third, maintenance cost will decrease by 20 percent over 5 years.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Those numbers sound promising. However, the initial investment is 850000 USD. Could you confirm how long it will take to recover this cost?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Understood. [現在の運用コストに基づいて投資回収期間を計算いたしました。] With the cost reduction I mentioned, you will recover the investment in 3 years and 4 months. After that, you will continue to receive the benefit every year.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I see. What about the technical advantage? Our competitor is also considering similar technology. We require that you explain how this upgrade will improve our competitive position.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Good point. The key difference is real-time data collection. Our IoT system will provide production data every 5 seconds, while standard systems update every 30 seconds. [つまり、競合他社より6倍速く品質問題に対応できます。] [これにより不良率を削減し、顧客満足度を向上させることができます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That makes sense. One more question — can you offer any flexible payment options? We need to manage our budget carefully this year.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. We can arrange a payment plan over 2 years with no additional charge. We can also provide a 3 percent discount if you approve the contract by the end of this month. Please let me know which option works better for your budget planning.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I will discuss these options with our finance team and get back to you by next Friday. Your proposal looks very competitive.
\ 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 proposing an equipment upgrade with automation and IoT technology to an overseas customer.
The customer asks you to explain the return on investment and technical benefits in detail.
海外顧客に自動化技術とIoT技術を組み込んだ設備更新を提案しています。
顧客から投資対効果と技術的メリットについて詳細な説明を求められています。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
We are interested in your proposal, but we need more information about the cost benefit and technical advantage. Could you explain these points clearly?
(ご提案には関心がありますが、コスト効果と技術的優位性についてさらに情報が必要です。これらの点を明確に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.Explain the cost reduction structure(コスト削減の構造を説明する)
2.Describe the investment recovery period(投資回収期間を述べる)
3.Clarify the technical advantage over competitors(競合に対する技術的優位性を明確にする)
4.Offer flexible payment options(柔軟な支払いオプションを提示する)
​※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)

bottom of page