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<Elementary> Lesson No.20

Regional Selection for Chemical Plant Construction / 化学プラント建設の地域選定

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

Proposing comprehensive site selection criteria and investment effects for optimal location selection in new chemical plant construction.
新規化学プラント建設で最適な立地選定基準と投資効果について総合的な提案を行う場面です。

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 evaluate three main factors(3つの主要な要素を評価する)
2.Let me explain the infrastructure situation...(インフラ状況について説明させてください)
3.We need to consider the total investment...(総投資を考慮する必要がある)
4.I recommend Region B based on...(...に基づいてB地域を推奨する)
5.The infrastructure advantage reduces...(インフラの優位性が...を軽減する)
6.I will prepare the report with...(...を含むレポートを準備する)
7.I can send it to you by...(...までにお送りできる)

1-2 Essential words
1.explain(説明する)
2.provide(提供する)
3.delay(遅れる)
4.consider(考慮する)
5.recommend(推奨する)
6.reduce(軽減する)
7.ensure(確保する)
8.avoid(回避する)
9.prepare(準備する)
10.include(含む)
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 comprehensive site selection criteria and investment effects for optimal location selection in new chemical plant construction.
新規化学プラント建設で最適な立地選定基準と投資効果について総合的な提案を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the site selection for the new chemical plant. Could you explain your evaluation criteria for the candidate locations?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。新しい化学プラントの立地選定について話し合う必要があります。候補地の評価基準について説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Of course. We evaluate three main factors. First, infrastructure readiness including water supply and power capacity. Second, local incentive programs and tax benefits. Third, regulatory environment and permit processing time.
(もちろんです。3つの主要な要素を評価します。第一に、水供給と電力容量を含むインフラの準備状況です。第二に、地域の優遇プログラムと税制上の優遇措置です。第三に、規制環境と許可処理時間です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
I see. Among the three candidate regions, Region A offers the highest incentives. However, I am concerned about the infrastructure. Can you provide more details on this point?
(なるほど。3つの候補地域の中で、A地域が最も高い優遇措置を提供しています。しかし、インフラについて懸念があります。この点についてもっと詳しく説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Let me explain the infrastructure situation in Region A. The water supply capacity is sufficient for your production needs. The power grid can handle 50 megawatts, which meets your requirement. The main risk is that road access needs improvement, which may delay equipment delivery by 2 months.
(A地域のインフラ状況について説明させてください。水供給能力は貴社の生産ニーズに十分です。電力網は50メガワットに対応でき、貴社の要件を満たします。主なリスクは、道路アクセスの改善が必要で、設備の納入が2か月遅れる可能性があることです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
That delay is a serious concern for us. We need to start production within 18 months. What about Region B? Does it have better infrastructure?
(その遅延は私たちにとって深刻な懸念です。18か月以内に生産を開始する必要があります。B地域はどうですか?より良いインフラがありますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, Region B has excellent infrastructure. The industrial park is ready with all utilities in place. You can start construction immediately. However, the incentive package is lower by 15 percent compared to Region A. We need to consider the total investment return over 10 years.
(はい、B地域は優れたインフラを持っています。工業団地はすべての設備が整っており準備ができています。すぐに建設を開始できます。しかし、優遇措置パッケージはA地域と比べて15パーセント低くなります。10年間の総投資収益を考慮する必要があります。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
I understand the trade-off between incentives and infrastructure. What is your recommendation based on our business strategy? We focus on quick market entry and stable operations.
(優遇措置とインフラのトレードオフは理解しました。私たちの事業戦略に基づいて、どちらを推奨しますか?私たちは迅速な市場参入と安定した操業に重点を置いています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Based on your strategy, I recommend Region B. The infrastructure advantage reduces construction risk and ensures on-time production start. The lower incentives are offset by avoiding delay costs and achieving earlier revenue. Region B also has a faster permit process, which saves 3 months in the approval phase.
(貴社の戦略に基づいて、B地域を推奨します。インフラの優位性により建設リスクが軽減され、予定通りの生産開始が確保されます。優遇措置が低いことは、遅延コストの回避とより早い収益達成によって相殺されます。B地域はまた、許可プロセスが速く、承認段階で3か月節約できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
That makes sense. Could you prepare a detailed comparison report including the financial analysis? We need to present this to our management next week.
(それは理にかなっています。財務分析を含む詳細な比較レポートを準備していただけますか?来週、経営陣に提示する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. I will prepare the report with cost-benefit analysis for both regions. The report will include infrastructure assessment, incentive details, regulatory timeline, and 10-year ROI projections. I can send it to you by the end of this week.
(承知しました。両地域のコストベネフィット分析を含むレポートを準備します。レポートには、インフラ評価、優遇措置の詳細、規制のタイムライン、10年間のROI予測が含まれます。今週末までにお送りできます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
Perfect. That timeline works for us. I appreciate your thorough analysis and clear recommendation. This will help us make the final decision with confidence.
(完璧です。そのスケジュールで問題ありません。徹底的な分析と明確な推奨に感謝します。これにより、自信を持って最終決定を下すことができます。)
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)

Proposing comprehensive site selection criteria and investment effects for optimal location selection in new chemical plant construction.
新規化学プラント建設で最適な立地選定基準と投資効果について総合的な提案を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the site selection for the new chemical plant. Could you explain your evaluation criteria for the candidate locations?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Of course. We evaluate three main factors. First, infrastructure readiness including water supply and power capacity. Second, local incentive programs and tax benefits. Third, regulatory environment and permit processing time.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
I see. Among the three candidate regions, Region A offers the highest incentives. However, I am concerned about the infrastructure. Can you provide more details on this point?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Let me [説明する] the infrastructure situation in Region A. The water supply capacity is sufficient for your production needs. The power grid can handle 50 megawatts, which meets your requirement. The main risk is that road access needs improvement, which may [遅れる] equipment delivery by 2 months.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
That delay is a serious concern for us. We need to start production within 18 months. What about Region B? Does it have better infrastructure?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, Region B has excellent infrastructure. The industrial park is ready with all utilities in place. You can start construction immediately. However, the incentive package is lower by 15 percent compared to Region A. We need to [考慮する] the total investment return over 10 years.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
I understand the trade-off between incentives and infrastructure. What is your recommendation based on our business strategy? We focus on quick market entry and stable operations.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Based on your strategy, I [推奨する] Region B. The infrastructure advantage [軽減する] construction risk and [確保する] on-time production start. The lower incentives are offset by [回避する] delay costs and achieving earlier revenue. Region B also has a faster permit process, which saves 3 months in the approval phase.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
That makes sense. Could you prepare a detailed comparison report including the financial analysis? We need to present this to our management next week.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. I will [準備する] the report with cost-benefit analysis for both regions. The report will [含む] infrastructure assessment, incentive details, regulatory timeline, and 10-year ROI projections. I can send it to you by the end of this week.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
Perfect. That timeline works for us. I appreciate your thorough analysis and clear recommendation. This will help us make the final decision with confidence.
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 comprehensive site selection criteria and investment effects for optimal location selection in new chemical plant construction.
新規化学プラント建設で最適な立地選定基準と投資効果について総合的な提案を行う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the site selection for the new chemical plant. Could you explain your evaluation criteria for the candidate locations?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Of course. [3つの主要な要素を評価します。] First, infrastructure readiness including water supply and power capacity. Second, local incentive programs and tax benefits. Third, regulatory environment and permit processing time.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
I see. Among the three candidate regions, Region A offers the highest incentives. However, I am concerned about the infrastructure. Can you provide more details on this point?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
[A地域のインフラ状況について説明させてください。] The water supply capacity is sufficient for your production needs. The power grid can handle 50 megawatts, which meets your requirement. The main risk is that road access needs improvement, which may delay equipment delivery by 2 months.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
That delay is a serious concern for us. We need to start production within 18 months. What about Region B? Does it have better infrastructure?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, Region B has excellent infrastructure. The industrial park is ready with all utilities in place. You can start construction immediately. However, the incentive package is lower by 15 percent compared to Region A. [10年間の総投資収益を考慮する必要があります。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
I understand the trade-off between incentives and infrastructure. What is your recommendation based on our business strategy? We focus on quick market entry and stable operations.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Based on your strategy, [B地域を推奨します。] The infrastructure advantage reduces construction risk and ensures on-time production start. The lower incentives are offset by avoiding delay costs and achieving earlier revenue. Region B also has a faster permit process, which saves 3 months in the approval phase.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
That makes sense. Could you prepare a detailed comparison report including the financial analysis? We need to present this to our management next week.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. I will prepare the report with cost-benefit analysis for both regions. The report will include infrastructure assessment, incentive details, regulatory timeline, and 10-year ROI projections. I can send it to you by the end of this week.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
Perfect. That timeline works for us. I appreciate your thorough analysis and clear recommendation. This will help us make the final decision with confidence.
\ 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 regional development officer needs site selection support for a new chemical plant project.
The sales representative must explain evaluation criteria and recommend the optimal location based on infrastructure, incentives, and regulatory factors.
地域開発担当者が新しい化学プラント計画の立地選定支援を必要としている。
営業担当者は評価基準を説明し、インフラ、優遇措置、規制要因に基づいて最適な立地を推奨しなければならない。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Regional Development Officer】:
We are considering multiple locations for our new plant. Could you walk me through your site evaluation approach and help us identify the best option?
(新しいプラントのために複数の立地を検討しています。貴社の立地評価アプローチを説明し、最適な選択肢を特定するのを手伝っていただけますか?)

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

Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the evaluation factors(評価要素を説明する)
2.Describe infrastructure readiness(インフラの準備状況を述べる)
3.Compare incentive programs(優遇プログラムを比較する)
4.Recommend the optimal location(最適な立地を推奨する)
​※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)

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