<Elementary> Lesson No.7
Quality Issue Response Discussion in International Construction Project / 国際建設プロジェクトでの品質問題発生時の対応協議
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
Investigating quality issues found in constructed structures and developing rapid remediation plans with quality control managers.
施工された構造物の品質問題について原因究明し、品質管理責任者と迅速な改修計画を策定する場面です。
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 apologize for...(...について謝罪いたします)
2.We found the root cause was...(根本原因は...であることが判明しました)
3.We will prepare a detailed...(詳細な...を準備します)
4.We will use the same materials and follow...(同じ材料を使用し...に従います)
5.We will improve our quality control process...(品質管理プロセスを改善します)
6.We will assign a quality inspector to...(品質検査員を配置し...します)
7.I will send you daily progress reports...(毎日進捗報告書を送付します)
1-2 Essential words
1.apologize(謝罪する)
2.root cause(根本原因)
3.prepare(準備する)
4.share(共有する)
5.strength(強度)
6.approach(アプローチ)
7.improve(改善する)
8.reduce(軽減する)
9.approval(承認)
10.receive(受領する)
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)
Investigating quality issues found in constructed structures and developing rapid remediation plans with quality control managers.
施工された構造物の品質問題について原因究明し、品質管理責任者と迅速な改修計画を策定する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We found several areas in the structure that do not meet our quality standards. Could you explain how this happened and what your plan is to fix it?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。構造物の複数箇所が品質基準を満たしていないことが判明しました。どのように発生したのか、また修正計画について説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
I apologize for this quality issue. We found the root cause was insufficient training of the local construction team and unclear work instructions. We will prepare a detailed repair plan within 2 days and share it with you for review.
(この品質問題について謝罪いたします。根本原因は現地施工チームへの不十分な訓練と不明確な作業指示であることが判明しました。2日以内に詳細な修復計画を準備し、レビューのため共有いたします。)
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
I need to understand the repair method in detail. Will the repaired areas meet the same strength requirements as the original design? Please provide technical data to support your approach.
(修復方法を詳細に理解する必要があります。修復箇所は元の設計と同じ強度要件を満たしますか?アプローチを裏付ける技術データを提供してください。)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Yes, the repaired areas will meet all original strength requirements. We will use the same materials and follow the approved construction method. Our structural engineer will test each repaired section and record the results. We expect the repair work to take 3 weeks to complete.
(はい、修復箇所は元の強度要件をすべて満たします。同じ材料を使用し、承認された施工方法に従います。構造エンジニアが各修復箇所を検査し、結果を記録します。修復作業は完了まで3週間かかる見込みです。)
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
What measures will you take to prevent this from happening again? I am concerned that similar defects may appear in other parts of the project.
(再発防止のためにどのような対策を講じますか?プロジェクトの他の部分でも同様の欠陥が現れる可能性を懸念しています。)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will improve our quality control process immediately. First, we will provide additional training to all construction workers on site. Second, we will assign a quality inspector to check each work area daily. Third, we will update our work instructions to include clear photos and step-by-step procedures. These actions will reduce the risk of similar issues.
(品質管理プロセスを直ちに改善します。第一に、現場のすべての建設作業員に追加訓練を提供します。第二に、品質検査員を配置し毎日各作業エリアを確認します。第三に、作業指示書を更新し明確な写真と段階的な手順を含めます。これらの措置により同様の問題のリスクが軽減されます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
When can you start the repair work? I need to report the schedule to our management team. Also, please send me the inspection reports as soon as they are ready.
(修復作業はいつ開始できますか?スケジュールを経営チームに報告する必要があります。また、検査報告書が準備でき次第送付してください。)
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We can start the repair work next Monday after your approval of the repair plan. I will send you daily progress reports during the repair period. Our goal is to complete all repairs by the end of next month and receive your final approval before we continue with the remaining construction work.
(修復計画の承認後、来週月曜日から修復作業を開始できます。修復期間中は毎日進捗報告書を送付します。来月末までにすべての修復を完了し、残りの建設作業を続ける前に最終承認を受けることが目標です。)
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
Thank you for the clear explanation and action plan. I will review your repair plan carefully when I receive it. Please keep me updated on any changes to the schedule or if you find any additional issues.
(明確な説明と行動計画をありがとうございます。受領次第、修復計画を注意深くレビューします。スケジュールに変更がある場合や追加の問題が見つかった場合は随時報告してください。)
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)
Investigating quality issues found in constructed structures and developing rapid remediation plans with quality control managers.
施工された構造物の品質問題について原因究明し、品質管理責任者と迅速な改修計画を策定する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We found several areas in the structure that do not meet our quality standards. Could you explain how this happened and what your plan is to fix it?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
I [謝罪する] for this quality issue. We found the [根本原因] was insufficient training of the local construction team and unclear work instructions. We will [準備する] a detailed repair plan within 2 days and [共有する] it with you for review.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
I need to understand the repair method in detail. Will the repaired areas meet the same strength requirements as the original design? Please provide technical data to support your approach.
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Yes, the repaired areas will meet all original [強度] requirements. We will use the same materials and follow the approved construction method. Our structural engineer will test each repaired section and record the results. We expect the repair work to take 3 weeks to complete.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
What measures will you take to prevent this from happening again? I am concerned that similar defects may appear in other parts of the project.
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will [改善する] our quality control process immediately. First, we will provide additional training to all construction workers on site. Second, we will assign a quality inspector to check each work area daily. Third, we will update our work instructions to include clear photos and step-by-step procedures. These actions will [軽減する] the risk of similar issues.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
When can you start the repair work? I need to report the schedule to our management team. Also, please send me the inspection reports as soon as they are ready.
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We can start the repair work next Monday after your [承認] of the repair plan. I will send you daily progress reports during the repair period. Our goal is to complete all repairs by the end of next month and [受領する] your final [承認] before we continue with the remaining construction work.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
Thank you for the clear explanation and action plan. I will review your repair plan carefully when I receive it. Please keep me updated on any changes to the schedule or if you find any additional issues.
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)
Investigating quality issues found in constructed structures and developing rapid remediation plans with quality control managers.
施工された構造物の品質問題について原因究明し、品質管理責任者と迅速な改修計画を策定する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We found several areas in the structure that do not meet our quality standards. Could you explain how this happened and what your plan is to fix it?
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
[この品質問題について謝罪いたします。] [根本原因は現地施工チームへの不十分な訓練と不明確な作業指示であることが判明しました。] [2日以内に詳細な修復計画を準備し、レビューのため共有いたします。]
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
I need to understand the repair method in detail. Will the repaired areas meet the same strength requirements as the original design? Please provide technical data to support your approach.
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Yes, the repaired areas will meet all original strength requirements. [同じ材料を使用し、承認された施工方法に従います。] Our structural engineer will test each repaired section and record the results. We expect the repair work to take 3 weeks to complete.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
What measures will you take to prevent this from happening again? I am concerned that similar defects may appear in other parts of the project.
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will improve our quality control process immediately. First, we will provide additional training to all construction workers on site. Second, we will assign a quality inspector to check each work area daily. Third, we will update our work instructions to include clear photos and step-by-step procedures. These actions will reduce the risk of similar issues.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
When can you start the repair work? I need to report the schedule to our management team. Also, please send me the inspection reports as soon as they are ready.
🧑🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We can start the repair work next Monday after your approval of the repair plan. I will send you daily progress reports during the repair period. Our goal is to complete all repairs by the end of next month and receive your final approval before we continue with the remaining construction work.
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
Thank you for the clear explanation and action plan. I will review your repair plan carefully when I receive it. Please keep me updated on any changes to the schedule or if you find any additional issues.
\ 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 quality issue was found in the overseas construction site and the structure does not meet the required standards.
The Quality Control Manager asks the Project Manager to explain the cause and present a repair plan.
海外建設現場で品質問題が発見され、構造物が必要な基準を満たしていない。
品質管理責任者がプロジェクトマネージャーに原因説明と修復計画の提示を求めている。
👨💼【Teacher / Quality Control Manager】:
We need to discuss the quality defects found in the structure. Can you explain the root cause and your plan to fix this issue?
(構造物で見つかった品質欠陥について話し合う必要があります。根本原因と問題解決の計画を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 root cause of the quality issue(品質問題の根本原因を説明する)
2.Present the detailed repair plan(詳細な修復計画を提示する)
3.Describe quality control improvements(品質管理の改善を述べる)
4.Confirm the repair schedule and reporting(修復スケジュールと報告を確認する)
※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)
