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＜Upper-Intermediate＞ Lesson No.28
Technical Specification Adjustment for Ship Communication System / 船舶通信システムの技術仕様調整
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
Conducting coordination with overseas communication equipment manufacturers for detailed specification finalization in introducing the latest vessel communication systems.
最新船舶通信システム導入において技術仕様詳細確定が必要となり、海外通信機器メーカーと調整する場面です。
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 appreciate...（...に感謝する）
２．Could you elaborate on...（...について詳しく説明していただけますか）
３．We need to assess...（...を評価する必要がある）
４．I'll submit the complete...（完全な...を提出する）
５．Could you also clarify...（...についても明確にしていただけますか）
６．We need to coordinate with...（...と調整する必要がある）
７．Can your system accommodate...（貴社のシステムは...に対応できますか）
1-2 Essential words
１．demonstrate（実演する）
２．elaborate（詳しく説明する）
３．assess（評価する）
４．calculate（算出する）
５．clarify（明確にする）
６．considerable（かなりの）
７．accommodate（対応する）
８．beneficial（有益な）
９．modify（変更する）
１０．enhance（向上させる）
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）
Conducting coordination with overseas communication equipment manufacturers for detailed specification finalization in introducing the latest vessel communication systems.
最新船舶通信システム導入において技術仕様詳細確定が必要となり、海外通信機器メーカーと調整する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to demonstrate the technical specifications of our latest marine communication system and discuss the installation requirements for your new vessel design.
（本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。最新の船舶通信システムの技術仕様をご説明し、新造船の設計における設置要件について協議させていただきたいと思います。）
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
I appreciate your visit. Could you elaborate on the system's integration capability with our existing navigation equipment? We need to assess compatibility before proceeding with the design modifications.
（ご訪問ありがとうございます。既存の航海機器との統合能力について詳しくご説明いただけますか？設計変更を進める前に互換性を評価する必要があります。）
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Our system utilizes a standardized interface protocol that accommodates most navigation equipment manufactured after 2018. However, we need to confirm your specific equipment models to calculate the exact integration requirements.
（当社のシステムは、2018年以降に製造されたほとんどの航海機器に対応する標準化されたインターフェースプロトコルを採用しています。ただし、正確な統合要件を算出するために、貴社の具体的な機器モデルを確認する必要があります。）
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Understood. We currently utilize navigation equipment from three different manufacturers. I'll submit the complete equipment list by tomorrow. Could you also clarify the power consumption and cooling requirements? These factors will define our electrical system design.
（承知しました。現在、3つの異なるメーカーの航海機器を使用しています。明日までに完全な機器リストを提出いたします。消費電力と冷却要件についても明確にしていただけますか？これらの要素が電気システム設計を決定します。）
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
The system requires 2800 watts during peak operation and generates approximately 9600 BTU per hour. We recommend installing dedicated cooling units in the communication room to maintain optimal temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
（システムはピーク運転時に2800ワットを必要とし、1時間あたり約9600 BTUを発生させます。最適温度を25度以下に維持するため、通信室に専用冷却装置の設置を推奨します。）
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That power consumption appears considerable for our current electrical capacity. We need to coordinate with our electrical engineering team to modify the power distribution system. Can your system accommodate a phased power-up sequence to reduce the initial load?
（その消費電力は現在の電気容量にとってかなり大きいようです。配電システムを変更するため、電気工学チームと調整する必要があります。初期負荷を軽減するため、段階的な電源投入シーケンスに対応できますか？）
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Yes, we can configure a phased startup that distributes the power load over 3 minutes. This feature is particularly beneficial for vessels with limited generator capacity. Would you like me to demonstrate this function?
（はい、3分間にわたって電力負荷を分散する段階的起動を設定できます。この機能は発電機容量が限られた船舶に特に有益です。この機能をデモンストレーションいたしましょうか？）
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That would be helpful. Additionally, we need to define the physical dimensions and mounting requirements for the equipment racks. Our current design allocates 1.8 meters of rack space in the communication room. Will this accommodate your complete system?
（それは助かります。さらに、機器ラックの物理的寸法と取り付け要件を明確にする必要があります。現在の設計では通信室に1.8メートルのラック空間を割り当てています。これで貴社の完全なシステムに対応できますか？）
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Our standard configuration requires 2.2 meters of rack space. However, we can modify the layout to fit within 1.8 meters by relocating some components to a separate cabinet. This alternative arrangement maintains full functionality.
（標準構成では2.2メートルのラック空間が必要です。ただし、一部のコンポーネントを別のキャビネットに移設することで、1.8メートル以内に収まるようレイアウトを変更できます。この代替配置でも完全な機能性を維持します。）
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That modification appears acceptable. Please submit the revised layout drawings and the complete installation manual by next week. We'll assess the final design and coordinate the installation schedule with our shipyard. This will ensure smooth integration during the construction phase.
（その変更は受け入れ可能と思われます。来週までに修正されたレイアウト図面と完全な設置マニュアルを提出してください。最終設計を評価し、造船所と設置スケジュールを調整いたします。これにより建造段階での円滑な統合が確保されます。）
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Excellent. I'll prepare the revised documentation and forward it to you by Friday. Thank you for your thorough consideration of the integration requirements. I'm confident this system will enhance your vessel's communication capability significantly.
（素晴らしいです。修正された文書を準備し、金曜日までにお送りいたします。統合要件についての綿密なご検討に感謝いたします。このシステムが貴社の船舶の通信能力を大幅に向上させると確信しています。）
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）
Conducting coordination with overseas communication equipment manufacturers for detailed specification finalization in introducing the latest vessel communication systems.
最新船舶通信システム導入において技術仕様詳細確定が必要となり、海外通信機器メーカーと調整する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to demonstrate the technical specifications of our latest marine communication system and discuss the installation requirements for your new vessel design.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
I appreciate your visit. Could you ［詳しく説明する］ on the system's integration capability with our existing navigation equipment? We need to ［評価する］ compatibility before proceeding with the design modifications.
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Our system utilizes a standardized interface protocol that accommodates most navigation equipment manufactured after 2018. However, we need to confirm your specific equipment models to calculate the exact integration requirements.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Understood. We currently utilize navigation equipment from three different manufacturers. I'll submit the complete equipment list by tomorrow. Could you also ［明確にする］ the power consumption and cooling requirements? These factors will define our electrical system design.
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
The system requires 2800 watts during peak operation and generates approximately 9600 BTU per hour. We recommend installing dedicated cooling units in the communication room to maintain optimal temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That power consumption appears ［かなりの］ for our current electrical capacity. We need to coordinate with our electrical engineering team to ［変更する］ the power distribution system. Can your system ［対応する］ a phased power-up sequence to reduce the initial load?
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Yes, we can configure a phased startup that distributes the power load over 3 minutes. This feature is particularly beneficial for vessels with limited generator capacity. Would you like me to demonstrate this function?
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That would be helpful. Additionally, we need to define the physical dimensions and mounting requirements for the equipment racks. Our current design allocates 1.8 meters of rack space in the communication room. Will this ［対応する］ your complete system?
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Our standard configuration requires 2.2 meters of rack space. However, we can modify the layout to fit within 1.8 meters by relocating some components to a separate cabinet. This alternative arrangement maintains full functionality.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That modification appears acceptable. Please submit the revised layout drawings and the complete installation manual by next week. We'll ［評価する］ the final design and coordinate the installation schedule with our shipyard. This will ensure smooth integration during the construction phase.
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Excellent. I'll prepare the revised documentation and forward it to you by Friday. Thank you for your thorough consideration of the integration requirements. I'm confident this system will enhance your vessel's communication capability significantly.
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）
Conducting coordination with overseas communication equipment manufacturers for detailed specification finalization in introducing the latest vessel communication systems.
最新船舶通信システム導入において技術仕様詳細確定が必要となり、海外通信機器メーカーと調整する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to demonstrate the technical specifications of our latest marine communication system and discuss the installation requirements for your new vessel design.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
I appreciate your visit. ［既存の航海機器との統合能力について詳しくご説明いただけますか？］ ［設計変更を進める前に互換性を評価する必要があります。］
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Our system utilizes a standardized interface protocol that accommodates most navigation equipment manufactured after 2018. However, we need to confirm your specific equipment models to calculate the exact integration requirements.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
Understood. We currently utilize navigation equipment from three different manufacturers. ［明日までに完全な機器リストを提出いたします。］ ［消費電力と冷却要件についても明確にしていただけますか？］ These factors will define our electrical system design.
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
The system requires 2800 watts during peak operation and generates approximately 9600 BTU per hour. We recommend installing dedicated cooling units in the communication room to maintain optimal temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That power consumption appears considerable for our current electrical capacity. We need to coordinate with our electrical engineering team to modify the power distribution system. Can your system accommodate a phased power-up sequence to reduce the initial load?
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Yes, we can configure a phased startup that distributes the power load over 3 minutes. This feature is particularly beneficial for vessels with limited generator capacity. Would you like me to demonstrate this function?
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That would be helpful. Additionally, we need to define the physical dimensions and mounting requirements for the equipment racks. Our current design allocates 1.8 meters of rack space in the communication room. Will this accommodate your complete system?
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Our standard configuration requires 2.2 meters of rack space. However, we can modify the layout to fit within 1.8 meters by relocating some components to a separate cabinet. This alternative arrangement maintains full functionality.
🧑🎓【Student / Design Engineer】:
That modification appears acceptable. Please submit the revised layout drawings and the complete installation manual by next week. We'll assess the final design and coordinate the installation schedule with our shipyard. This will ensure smooth integration during the construction phase.
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Excellent. I'll prepare the revised documentation and forward it to you by Friday. Thank you for your thorough consideration of the integration requirements. I'm confident this system will enhance your vessel's communication capability significantly.
\ 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 communication equipment manufacturer's engineer visits to demonstrate the technical specifications of a marine communication system.
The design engineer needs to assess integration capability with existing navigation equipment and confirm installation requirements.
通信機器メーカーの技術者が船舶通信システムの技術仕様を説明するために訪問する。
設計エンジニアは既存の航海機器との統合能力を評価し、設置要件を確認する必要がある。
👨💼【Teacher / Communication Equipment Manufacturer's Engineer】:
Thank you for your time today. Could you explain how our communication system will integrate with your vessel's existing equipment and what specific requirements you need to confirm?
（本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。当社の通信システムが貴社の船舶の既存機器とどのように統合されるか、また確認が必要な具体的要件についてご説明いただけますか？）
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
１． Explain the integration assessment process
２． Describe the equipment specifications to confirm
３． Clarify the coordination requirements
４． Present the design modification plan
※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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