top of page

<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.1

Agreement on Basic Design Specifications with Overseas Shipyard / 海外造船所との基本設計仕様の合意

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

Discussing basic design specifications for a new shipbuilding project with an overseas shipyard, covering hull structure, propulsion systems, and accommodation areas.
海外造船所と新造船プロジェクトの船体構造、推進システム、居住区画などの基本設計仕様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 elaborate on...(...について詳しく説明させてください)
2.We calculated the thickness based on...(...に基づいて板厚を計算した)
3.The design also incorporates...(設計には...も組み込まれている)
4.We are pursuing a conventional...(当社は従来型の...を追求している)
5.This is a proven system that should not impose...(これは...を課すことのない実績のあるシステムである)
6.We will provide detailed drawings and technical support...(詳細図面と技術サポートを提供いたします...)
7.We will carry out the final internal review...(最終的な社内レビューを実施いたします...)

1-2 Essential words
1.appreciate(感謝する)
2.elaborate on(詳しく説明する)
3.accommodate(対応する)
4.constraints(制約)
5.describe(説明する)
6.calculated(計算した)
7.incorporate(組み込む)
8.impose(課す)
9.assist(支援する)
10.submit(提出する)
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)

Discussing basic design specifications for a new shipbuilding project with an overseas shipyard, covering hull structure, propulsion systems, and accommodation areas.
海外造船所と新造船プロジェクトの船体構造、推進システム、居住区画などの基本設計仕様について話し合う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Thank you for taking the time to discuss this newbuild project with us. We need to clarify the technical specifications for the hull structure, propulsion system, and accommodation areas before we proceed with the basic design.
(この新造船プロジェクトについてお時間をいただきありがとうございます。基本設計を進める前に、船体構造、推進システム、居住区画の技術仕様を明確にする必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
I appreciate your cooperation on this project. Let me elaborate on our design requirements and standards to ensure we establish a solid technical consensus from the start.
(このプロジェクトへのご協力に感謝いたします。最初から確固たる技術的合意を確立できるよう、当社の設計要求事項と基準について詳しく説明させてください。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
We can accommodate most standard hull designs, but our facility has constraints on welding thick steel plates over 40 millimeters. Could you describe the hull structure specifications you have in mind?
(ほとんどの標準的な船体設計には対応できますが、当社の設備では40ミリメートルを超える厚鋼板の溶接に制約があります。想定されている船体構造の仕様を説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Understood. Our hull design utilizes 35-millimeter steel plates for the main structure, which should be within your capability. We calculated the thickness based on classification society rules and operational conditions in harsh sea areas. The design also incorporates corrosion allowance of 3 millimeters to ensure long-term durability.
(承知しました。当社の船体設計では主要構造に35ミリメートルの鋼板を使用しており、貴社の能力範囲内のはずです。船級協会規則と厳しい海域での運航条件に基づいて板厚を計算しました。また、長期的な耐久性を確保するため3ミリメートルの腐食代も組み込んでいます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
That sounds feasible for us. However, we are concerned about the propulsion system. We have limited experience with hybrid propulsion systems. What type of propulsion are you considering?
(それは当社にとって実現可能そうです。ただし、推進システムについて懸念があります。当社はハイブリッド推進システムの経験が限られています。どのような推進方式をお考えですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We are pursuing a conventional diesel propulsion system with a single main engine rated at 8000 kilowatts. This is a proven system that should not impose significant manufacturing challenges on your facility. We will provide detailed drawings and technical support throughout the construction phase to assist your team.
(当社は8000キロワットの単一主機関を備えた従来型のディーゼル推進システムを追求しています。これは実績のあるシステムで、貴社の設備に大きな製造上の課題を課すことはないはずです。建造段階を通じて詳細図面と技術サポートを提供し、貴社チームを支援いたします。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Excellent. Regarding the accommodation areas, we need to confirm the layout and the number of cabins. Our current capacity allows us to manufacture up to 24 cabins with standard fittings. Is this consistent with your requirements?
(素晴らしいです。居住区画について、レイアウトとキャビン数を確認する必要があります。当社の現在の能力では、標準的な艤装で最大24室のキャビンを製造できます。これは貴社の要求事項と一致していますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Yes, we are planning for 20 cabins to accommodate the crew and officers. Each cabin will have standard dimensions of 12 square meters with basic amenities. We will submit the detailed accommodation layout within 2 weeks for your assessment and confirmation.
(はい、乗組員と士官を収容するため20室のキャビンを計画しています。各キャビンは基本的な設備を備えた12平方メートルの標準寸法になります。貴社の評価と確認のため、2週間以内に詳細な居住区画レイアウトを提出いたします。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Perfect. One last point — we need to define the timeline for the basic design approval. When can we expect the complete technical documentation from your side?
(完璧です。最後に1点、基本設計承認のスケジュールを定義する必要があります。貴社側から完全な技術文書をいつ受け取れる見込みでしょうか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We will carry out the final internal review this month and deliver all technical documentation including structural drawings, system diagrams, and material specifications by the end of next month. This timeline ensures we maintain the overall project schedule while allowing sufficient time for your team to assess the design thoroughly.
(今月中に最終的な社内レビューを実施し、来月末までに構造図面、システム図、材料仕様を含むすべての技術文書を納入いたします。このスケジュールにより、貴社チームが設計を十分に評価する時間を確保しつつ、全体的なプロジェクトスケジュールを維持できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Thank you for the clear explanation and commitment to the timeline. We look forward to receiving the documentation and proceeding with this project together.
(明確な説明とスケジュールへのコミットメントに感謝いたします。文書を受け取り、このプロジェクトを共に進めることを楽しみにしています。)
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)

Discussing basic design specifications for a new shipbuilding project with an overseas shipyard, covering hull structure, propulsion systems, and accommodation areas.
海外造船所と新造船プロジェクトの船体構造、推進システム、居住区画などの基本設計仕様について話し合う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Thank you for taking the time to discuss this newbuild project with us. We need to clarify the technical specifications for the hull structure, propulsion system, and accommodation areas before we proceed with the basic design.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
I [感謝する] your cooperation on this project. Let me [詳しく説明する] our design requirements and standards to ensure we establish a solid technical consensus from the start.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
We can accommodate most standard hull designs, but our facility has constraints on welding thick steel plates over 40 millimeters. Could you describe the hull structure specifications you have in mind?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Understood. Our hull design utilizes 35-millimeter steel plates for the main structure, which should be within your capability. We [計算した] the thickness based on classification society rules and operational conditions in harsh sea areas. The design also [組み込む] corrosion allowance of 3 millimeters to ensure long-term durability.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
That sounds feasible for us. However, we are concerned about the propulsion system. We have limited experience with hybrid propulsion systems. What type of propulsion are you considering?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We are pursuing a conventional diesel propulsion system with a single main engine rated at 8000 kilowatts. This is a proven system that should not [課す] significant manufacturing challenges on your facility. We will provide detailed drawings and technical support throughout the construction phase to [支援する] your team.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Excellent. Regarding the accommodation areas, we need to confirm the layout and the number of cabins. Our current capacity allows us to manufacture up to 24 cabins with standard fittings. Is this consistent with your requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Yes, we are planning for 20 cabins to [対応する] the crew and officers. Each cabin will have standard dimensions of 12 square meters with basic amenities. We will [提出する] the detailed accommodation layout within 2 weeks for your assessment and confirmation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Perfect. One last point — we need to define the timeline for the basic design approval. When can we expect the complete technical documentation from your side?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We will carry out the final internal review this month and deliver all technical documentation including structural drawings, system diagrams, and material specifications by the end of next month. This timeline ensures we maintain the overall project schedule while allowing sufficient time for your team to assess the design thoroughly.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Thank you for the clear explanation and commitment to the timeline. We look forward to receiving the documentation and proceeding with this project together.
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)

Discussing basic design specifications for a new shipbuilding project with an overseas shipyard, covering hull structure, propulsion systems, and accommodation areas.
海外造船所と新造船プロジェクトの船体構造、推進システム、居住区画などの基本設計仕様について話し合う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Thank you for taking the time to discuss this newbuild project with us. We need to clarify the technical specifications for the hull structure, propulsion system, and accommodation areas before we proceed with the basic design.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
I appreciate your cooperation on this project. [当社の設計要求事項と基準について詳しく説明させてください。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
We can accommodate most standard hull designs, but our facility has constraints on welding thick steel plates over 40 millimeters. Could you describe the hull structure specifications you have in mind?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Understood. Our hull design utilizes 35-millimeter steel plates for the main structure, which should be within your capability. [船級協会規則と厳しい海域での運航条件に基づいて板厚を計算しました。] [また、長期的な耐久性を確保するため3ミリメートルの腐食代も組み込んでいます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
That sounds feasible for us. However, we are concerned about the propulsion system. We have limited experience with hybrid propulsion systems. What type of propulsion are you considering?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We are pursuing a conventional diesel propulsion system with a single main engine rated at 8000 kilowatts. [これは実績のあるシステムで、貴社の設備に大きな製造上の課題を課すことはないはずです。] We will provide detailed drawings and technical support throughout the construction phase to assist your team.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Excellent. Regarding the accommodation areas, we need to confirm the layout and the number of cabins. Our current capacity allows us to manufacture up to 24 cabins with standard fittings. Is this consistent with your requirements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Yes, we are planning for 20 cabins to accommodate the crew and officers. Each cabin will have standard dimensions of 12 square meters with basic amenities. We will submit the detailed accommodation layout within 2 weeks for your assessment and confirmation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Perfect. One last point — we need to define the timeline for the basic design approval. When can we expect the complete technical documentation from your side?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
We will carry out the final internal review this month and deliver all technical documentation including structural drawings, system diagrams, and material specifications by the end of next month. This timeline ensures we maintain the overall project schedule while allowing sufficient time for your team to assess the design thoroughly.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Thank you for the clear explanation and commitment to the timeline. We look forward to receiving the documentation and proceeding with this project together.
\ 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
An overseas shipyard has inquired about a newbuild project and detailed technical consensus is needed on major specifications.
The design engineer must clarify technical requirements and design standards to the overseas shipyard design manager.
海外の造船所から新造船プロジェクトについて問い合わせがあり、主要仕様について詳細な技術的合意が必要である。
設計エンジニアは海外造船所の設計担当者に技術要求事項と設計基準を明確に伝えなければならない。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Overseas Shipyard Design Manager】:
Could you explain the key technical specifications for this newbuild project? We want to confirm whether our facility can handle your design requirements.
(この新造船プロジェクトの主要な技術仕様を説明していただけますか?当社の設備が貴社の設計要求事項に対応できるか確認したいと思います。)

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

Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the hull structure specifications
2. Describe the propulsion system type
3. Clarify the accommodation layout plan
4. Indicate the documentation delivery timeline
​※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