<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.35
Response to International Certification Acquisition for Quality Control Standards in Plant Construction / プラント建設における品質管理基準の国際認証取得への対応
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
ISO quality management certification is required for international market competitiveness, requiring discussion of additional requirements and costs for certification acquisition.
国際市場での競争力確保のためISO品質管理基準の認証取得が必要となり、追加要件と費用について話し合う場面です。
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.Let me explain the certification process...(認証プロセスを説明させてください...)
2.We conduct a gap assessment to...(...するためのギャップ評価を実施します)
3.We can accelerate the timeline to...(タイムラインを...に短縮できます)
4.It demonstrates your commitment to...(...への貴社のコミットメントを示します)
5.Based on our experience with...(...での当社の経験に基づくと)
6.Let me clarify the cost structure...(費用構造を明確にさせてください...)
7.We conduct thorough internal audits before...(...の前に徹底的な内部監査を実施します)
1-2 Essential words
1.elaborate(詳しく説明する)
2.assessment(評価)
3.implement(導入する)
4.considerable(かなりの)
5.accelerate(短縮する)
6.enhance(高める)
7.credibility(信頼性)
8.comparable(同等の)
9.clarify(明確にする)
10.mitigate(軽減する)
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)
ISO quality management certification is required for international market competitiveness, requiring discussion of additional requirements and costs for certification acquisition.
国際市場での競争力確保のためISO品質管理基準の認証取得が必要となり、追加要件と費用について話し合う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the ISO quality certification requirements for our upcoming plant project. Could you elaborate on the certification process and the additional costs involved?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。今後のプラント案件におけるISO品質認証要件について話し合う必要があります。認証プロセスと追加費用について詳しく説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. Let me explain the certification process step by step. First, we conduct a gap assessment to identify areas requiring improvement. Second, we implement quality management systems aligned with ISO standards. Third, we arrange an external audit by a certified body. The total additional cost is estimated at 85000 USD, covering documentation, training, and audit fees.
(承知しました。認証プロセスを段階的に説明させてください。第一に、改善が必要な領域を特定するためのギャップ評価を実施します。第二に、ISO基準に沿った品質管理システムを導入します。第三に、認定機関による外部監査を手配します。追加費用の総額は85000米ドルと見積もられ、文書化、研修、監査費用を含みます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That seems like a considerable investment. How long will the entire certification process take? We are concerned about potential delays to our production schedule.
(それはかなりの投資のようですね。認証プロセス全体にどのくらいの期間がかかりますか?生産スケジュールへの遅延の可能性を懸念しています。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. The certification process typically takes 6 months from the initial assessment to final approval. However, we can accelerate the timeline to 4 months by assigning dedicated quality specialists and coordinating closely with the certification body. This will minimize any impact on your production schedule.
(ご懸念は理解しております。認証プロセスは通常、初期評価から最終承認まで6か月かかります。しかし、専任の品質専門家を配置し、認証機関と緊密に連携することで、タイムラインを4か月に短縮できます。これにより、貴社の生産スケジュールへの影響を最小限に抑えられます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
What specific benefits will the ISO certification bring to our international competitiveness? We need to justify this additional investment to our management.
(ISO認証は当社の国際競争力に具体的にどのような利益をもたらしますか?この追加投資を経営陣に正当化する必要があります。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The ISO certification will enhance your credibility in international markets significantly. It demonstrates your commitment to consistent quality standards that global clients require. Based on our experience with comparable projects, certified plants typically see a 15 percent increase in international contract opportunities within the first year. Additionally, the certification reduces quality-related defects by approximately 20 percent, leading to long-term cost savings.
(ISO認証は国際市場における貴社の信頼性を大幅に高めます。これは、グローバル顧客が求める一貫した品質基準への貴社のコミットメントを示すものです。同等のプロジェクトでの当社の経験に基づくと、認証を取得したプラントは通常、初年度に国際契約機会が15パーセント増加します。さらに、認証により品質関連の欠陥が約20パーセント減少し、長期的なコスト削減につながります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I appreciate the detailed explanation. Can you provide a breakdown of the 85000 USD cost? We need transparency on how this investment will be allocated.
(詳細な説明に感謝します。85000米ドルの費用の内訳を提供していただけますか?この投資がどのように配分されるかについて透明性が必要です。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. Let me clarify the cost structure. Documentation and system implementation account for 35000 USD. Employee training and quality awareness programs require 25000 USD. The external audit and certification fees are 20000 USD. The remaining 5000 USD covers ongoing monitoring and annual surveillance audits. This allocation ensures comprehensive quality management throughout the project lifecycle.
(もちろんです。費用構造を明確にさせてください。文書化とシステム導入が35000米ドルを占めます。従業員研修と品質意識向上プログラムには25000米ドルが必要です。外部監査と認証費用は20000米ドルです。残りの5000米ドルは継続的なモニタリングと年次サーベイランス監査をカバーします。この配分により、プロジェクトのライフサイクル全体にわたる包括的な品質管理が保証されます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for the transparency. One final question: what happens if we fail the initial audit? Are there additional costs for re-certification?
(透明性に感謝します。最後に1つ質問です。初回監査に不合格となった場合はどうなりますか?再認証のための追加費用はありますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
That is an important consideration. If any non-conformities are detected during the initial audit, we will address them immediately at no additional cost, as this is included in our quality commitment. However, if a complete re-audit is required due to major defects, the certification body may impose an additional fee of approximately 8000 USD. To mitigate this risk, we conduct thorough internal audits before the official assessment to ensure readiness.
(それは重要な考慮事項です。初回監査中に不適合が検出された場合、当社の品質コミットメントに含まれているため、追加費用なしで直ちに対処します。ただし、重大な欠陥により完全な再監査が必要となった場合、認証機関は約8000米ドルの追加費用を課す可能性があります。このリスクを軽減するため、公式評価の前に徹底的な内部監査を実施し、準備が整っていることを確認します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I understand the process and costs now. We will proceed with the certification plan. Please submit a detailed timeline and quality management blueprint by next week so we can coordinate with our production team.
(プロセスと費用を理解しました。認証計画を進めます。来週までに詳細なタイムラインと品質管理の設計図を提出してください。そうすれば当社の生産チームと調整できます。)
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)
ISO quality management certification is required for international market competitiveness, requiring discussion of additional requirements and costs for certification acquisition.
国際市場での競争力確保のためISO品質管理基準の認証取得が必要となり、追加要件と費用について話し合う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the ISO quality certification requirements for our upcoming plant project. Could you elaborate on the certification process and the additional costs involved?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. Let me explain the certification process step by step. First, we conduct a gap [評価] to identify areas requiring improvement. Second, we [導入する] quality management systems aligned with ISO standards. Third, we arrange an external audit by a certified body. The total additional cost is estimated at 85000 USD, covering documentation, training, and audit fees.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That seems like a considerable investment. How long will the entire certification process take? We are concerned about potential delays to our production schedule.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. The certification process typically takes 6 months from the initial [評価] to final approval. However, we can [短縮する] the timeline to 4 months by assigning dedicated quality specialists and coordinating closely with the certification body. This will minimize any impact on your production schedule.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
What specific benefits will the ISO certification bring to our international competitiveness? We need to justify this additional investment to our management.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The ISO certification will [高める] your [信頼性] in international markets significantly. It demonstrates your commitment to consistent quality standards that global clients require. Based on our experience with [同等の] projects, certified plants typically see a 15 percent increase in international contract opportunities within the first year. Additionally, the certification reduces quality-related defects by approximately 20 percent, leading to long-term cost savings.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I appreciate the detailed explanation. Can you provide a breakdown of the 85000 USD cost? We need transparency on how this investment will be allocated.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. Let me [明確にする] the cost structure. Documentation and system implementation account for 35000 USD. Employee training and quality awareness programs require 25000 USD. The external audit and certification fees are 20000 USD. The remaining 5000 USD covers ongoing monitoring and annual surveillance audits. This allocation ensures comprehensive quality management throughout the project lifecycle.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for the transparency. One final question: what happens if we fail the initial audit? Are there additional costs for re-certification?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
That is an important consideration. If any non-conformities are detected during the initial audit, we will address them immediately at no additional cost, as this is included in our quality commitment. However, if a complete re-audit is required due to major defects, the certification body may impose an additional fee of approximately 8000 USD. To [軽減する] this risk, we conduct thorough internal audits before the official [評価] to ensure readiness.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I understand the process and costs now. We will proceed with the certification plan. Please submit a detailed timeline and quality management blueprint by next week so we can coordinate with our production team.
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)
ISO quality management certification is required for international market competitiveness, requiring discussion of additional requirements and costs for certification acquisition.
国際市場での競争力確保のためISO品質管理基準の認証取得が必要となり、追加要件と費用について話し合う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We need to discuss the ISO quality certification requirements for our upcoming plant project. Could you elaborate on the certification process and the additional costs involved?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. [認証プロセスを段階的に説明させてください。] [改善が必要な領域を特定するためのギャップ評価を実施します。] Second, we implement quality management systems aligned with ISO standards. Third, we arrange an external audit by a certified body. The total additional cost is estimated at 85000 USD, covering documentation, training, and audit fees.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
That seems like a considerable investment. How long will the entire certification process take? We are concerned about potential delays to our production schedule.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. The certification process typically takes 6 months from the initial assessment to final approval. However, [専任の品質専門家を配置し、認証機関と緊密に連携することで、タイムラインを4か月に短縮できます。] This will minimize any impact on your production schedule.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
What specific benefits will the ISO certification bring to our international competitiveness? We need to justify this additional investment to our management.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
The ISO certification will enhance your credibility in international markets significantly. [これは、グローバル顧客が求める一貫した品質基準への貴社のコミットメントを示すものです。] [同等のプロジェクトでの当社の経験に基づくと、認証を取得したプラントは通常、初年度に国際契約機会が15パーセント増加します。] Additionally, the certification reduces quality-related defects by approximately 20 percent, leading to long-term cost savings.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I appreciate the detailed explanation. Can you provide a breakdown of the 85000 USD cost? We need transparency on how this investment will be allocated.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. Let me clarify the cost structure. Documentation and system implementation account for 35000 USD. Employee training and quality awareness programs require 25000 USD. The external audit and certification fees are 20000 USD. The remaining 5000 USD covers ongoing monitoring and annual surveillance audits. This allocation ensures comprehensive quality management throughout the project lifecycle.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
Thank you for the transparency. One final question: what happens if we fail the initial audit? Are there additional costs for re-certification?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
That is an important consideration. If any non-conformities are detected during the initial audit, we will address them immediately at no additional cost, as this is included in our quality commitment. However, if a complete re-audit is required due to major defects, the certification body may impose an additional fee of approximately 8000 USD. To mitigate this risk, we conduct thorough internal audits before the official assessment to ensure readiness.
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
I understand the process and costs now. We will proceed with the certification plan. Please submit a detailed timeline and quality management blueprint by next week so we can coordinate with our production team.
\ 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 requests detailed information about ISO quality certification requirements for an international plant project.
The sales representative must explain the certification process, costs, timeline, and competitive benefits to justify the additional investment.
調達マネージャーが国際プラント案件におけるISO品質認証要件について詳細な情報を求めている。
営業担当者は追加投資を正当化するため、認証プロセス、費用、タイムライン、競争上の利点を説明しなければならない。
👨💼【Teacher / Procurement Manager】:
We are considering the ISO certification for our new plant project. Could you explain the overall process and how it will benefit our international operations?
(新しいプラント案件でISO認証を検討しています。全体的なプロセスと、それが当社の国際事業にどのように利益をもたらすか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 certification steps
2. Describe the timeline and acceleration options
3. Clarify the competitive advantages
4. Present the cost breakdown
※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)
