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<Beginner> Lesson No.14

Aptitude Assessment Interview for Overseas Assignment Candidates / 海外勤務希望者の適性評価面談

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

An employee strongly hoping for overseas assignment is requesting an interview with HR about their aptitude and preparation.
海外勤務を強く希望する社員が自身の適性や準備状況について人事部との面談を求める場面です。

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've worked in... for...(...で...年間働いてきた)
2.I've been taking... for...(...年間...を受けている)
3.I believe this experience will help...(この経験が...の助けになると信じている)
4.I've researched... and attended...(...を調査し...に参加した)
5.I'm flexible and willing to...(柔軟で...する意欲がある)
6.I also plan to connect with...(...とつながる予定である)
7.I'm ready to take responsibility for...(...に責任を持つ準備ができている)

1-2 Essential words
1.expand(広げる)
2.preparation(準備)
3.handle(対応する)
4.reduce(減らす)
5.appreciate(評価する)
6.discuss(話し合う)
7.manage(管理する)
8.contribute(貢献する)
9.review(確認する)
10.decision(決定)
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)

An employee strongly hoping for overseas assignment is requesting an interview with HR about their aptitude and preparation.
海外勤務を強く希望する社員が自身の適性や準備状況について人事部との面談を求める場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
Thank you for reaching out. I understand you're interested in an overseas assignment. Could you explain your motivation and what preparation you've made so far?
(お時間をいただきありがとうございます。海外勤務に関心があるとのことですね。動機とこれまでの準備について説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
I've worked in recruitment for 5 years and want to expand my skills in a global environment. I've been taking English lessons for 2 years and recently passed a business English test. I believe this experience will help me support international clients more effectively.
(私は採用業務に5年間従事しており、グローバルな環境でスキルを広げたいと考えています。2年間英語のレッスンを受けており、最近ビジネス英語の試験に合格しました。この経験が国際的な顧客をより効果的にサポートする助けになると信じています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
That's good progress. However, language ability is just one part. How would you handle cultural differences and work style changes in a foreign office?
(それは良い進展ですね。しかし、語学力は一部に過ぎません。海外オフィスでの文化の違いや働き方の変化にどう対応しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
I've researched the target country's business culture and attended cross-cultural training sessions. I'm flexible and willing to learn local practices. I also plan to connect with colleagues who have overseas experience to get practical advice. This will reduce the risk of misunderstandings.
(対象国のビジネス文化を調査し、異文化研修にも参加しました。私は柔軟で、現地の慣習を学ぶ意欲があります。また、海外経験のある同僚とつながり、実践的なアドバイスを得る予定です。これにより誤解のリスクが減ります。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
I appreciate your preparation. One more important point: have you discussed this plan with your family? Overseas assignments usually require family support and agreement.
(準備を評価します。もう1つ重要な点があります。この計画をご家族と話し合いましたか?海外勤務には通常、家族のサポートと同意が必要です。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
Yes, I've talked with my family and they fully support my decision. We've discussed the challenges together and agreed on how to manage them. I'm ready to take responsibility for this opportunity and contribute to the company's global growth.
(はい、家族と話し合い、彼らは私の決断を全面的に支持しています。一緒に課題について話し合い、それらをどう管理するかで合意しました。私はこの機会に責任を持ち、会社のグローバルな成長に貢献する準備ができています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
Thank you for sharing all this information. I'll review your qualifications and discuss with the team. We'll get back to you within 2 weeks with our decision.
(すべての情報を共有していただきありがとうございます。あなたの資格を確認し、チームと話し合います。2週間以内に決定をお知らせします。)
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)

An employee strongly hoping for overseas assignment is requesting an interview with HR about their aptitude and preparation.
海外勤務を強く希望する社員が自身の適性や準備状況について人事部との面談を求める場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
Thank you for reaching out. I understand you're interested in an overseas assignment. Could you explain your motivation and what preparation you've made so far?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
I've worked in recruitment for 5 years and want to [広げる] my skills in a global environment. I've been taking English lessons for 2 years and recently passed a business English test. I believe this experience will help me support international clients more effectively.

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
That's good progress. However, language ability is just one part. How would you handle cultural differences and work style changes in a foreign office?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
I've researched the target country's business culture and attended cross-cultural training sessions. I'm flexible and willing to learn local practices. I also plan to connect with colleagues who have overseas experience to get practical advice. This will [減らす] the risk of misunderstandings.

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
I appreciate your preparation. One more important point: have you discussed this plan with your family? Overseas assignments usually require family support and agreement.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
Yes, I've talked with my family and they fully support my [決定]. We've [話し合う]ed the challenges together and agreed on how to [管理する] them. I'm ready to take responsibility for this opportunity and [貢献する] to the company's global growth.

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
Thank you for sharing all this information. I'll review your qualifications and discuss with the team. We'll get back to you within 2 weeks with our decision.
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)

An employee strongly hoping for overseas assignment is requesting an interview with HR about their aptitude and preparation.
海外勤務を強く希望する社員が自身の適性や準備状況について人事部との面談を求める場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
Thank you for reaching out. I understand you're interested in an overseas assignment. Could you explain your motivation and what preparation you've made so far?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
[私は採用業務に5年間従事しており、グローバルな環境でスキルを広げたいと考えています。] [2年間英語のレッスンを受けており、最近ビジネス英語の試験に合格しました。] I believe this experience will help me support international clients more effectively.

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
That's good progress. However, language ability is just one part. How would you handle cultural differences and work style changes in a foreign office?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
I've researched the target country's business culture and attended cross-cultural training sessions. I'm flexible and willing to learn local practices. [また、海外経験のある同僚とつながり、実践的なアドバイスを得る予定です。] This will reduce the risk of misunderstandings.

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
I appreciate your preparation. One more important point: have you discussed this plan with your family? Overseas assignments usually require family support and agreement.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Employee】:
Yes, I've talked with my family and they fully support my decision. We've discussed the challenges together and agreed on how to manage them. [私はこの機会に責任を持ち、会社のグローバルな成長に貢献する準備ができています。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
Thank you for sharing all this information. I'll review your qualifications and discuss with the team. We'll get back to you within 2 weeks with our decision.
\ 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 an employee who strongly wants an overseas assignment and are meeting with HR to discuss your readiness.
The HR manager needs to evaluate your language skills, cultural adaptability, professional skills, and family situation comprehensively.
あなたは海外勤務を強く希望する社員で、自身の準備状況について人事部と面談しています。
人事担当者は、あなたの語学力、異文化適応力、専門スキル、家族の状況を総合的に評価する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / HR Manager】:
I'd like to hear more about your readiness for an overseas role. Could you share your thoughts on how your current skills and preparation match the requirements?
(海外勤務に向けたあなたの準備状況についてもっと聞かせてください。現在のスキルと準備が要件にどう合致するか、お考えを共有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 your work experience and motivation(職務経験と動機を説明する)
2.Describe your language preparation(語学の準備を述べる)
3.Show your cultural readiness(文化的な準備を示す)
4.Confirm family support(家族のサポートを確認する)
​※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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