<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.34
Environmental Load Reduction Effect Through Energy Efficiency Improvement of Plant Equipment / プラント設備の省エネルギー性能向上による環境負荷削減効果
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
A proposal to significantly reduce environmental impact through latest energy-saving technology is being discussed regarding specific reduction effects and investment effectiveness.
最新の省エネ技術導入により環境負荷を大幅削減できる提案について、具体的な削減効果と投資対効果を確認する場面です。
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.Let me explain the key figures(主要な数値を説明させてください)
2.Could you demonstrate the payback period...(投資回収期間を実証していただけますか...)
3.Based on the annual savings of...(年間削減額に基づくと...)
4.After that, you will continue to benefit from...(その後も継続的に恩恵を受けられます...)
5.We are concerned about the upfront cost(初期費用が懸念されます)
6.We can offer two alternatives(2つの代替案を提示できます)
7.We can assist you in applying for...(申請をお手伝いできます...)
1-2 Essential words
1.elaborate(詳しく説明する)
2.assess(評価する)
3.reduce(削減する)
4.demonstrate(実証する)
5.investment(投資)
6.approximately(約)
7.accelerate(加速させる)
8.assist(手伝う)
9.appreciate(感謝する)
10.consult with(相談する)
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)
A proposal to significantly reduce environmental impact through latest energy-saving technology is being discussed regarding specific reduction effects and investment effectiveness.
最新の省エネ技術導入により環境負荷を大幅削減できる提案について、具体的な削減効果と投資対効果を確認する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Thank you for presenting the energy-saving proposal. Could you elaborate on the specific reduction figures? We need concrete data to assess the environmental and economic impact.
(省エネ提案をご説明いただきありがとうございます。具体的な削減数値について詳しく説明していただけますか?環境面と経済面の影響を評価するために具体的なデータが必要です。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
Certainly. Let me explain the key figures. First, annual energy consumption will reduce by 18 percent. Second, CO2 emissions will decrease by 240 tons per year. Third, operating costs will drop by 85000 USD annually.
(承知しました。主要な数値をご説明いたします。第一に、年間エネルギー消費量が18パーセント削減されます。第二に、CO2排出量が年間240トン減少します。第三に、運転コストが年間85000米ドル削減されます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Those figures are impressive. However, we need to understand the investment required. Could you demonstrate the payback period and return on investment? Our board requires clear financial justification.
(その数値は印象的ですね。しかし、必要な投資額を理解する必要があります。投資回収期間と投資収益率を実証していただけますか?当社の取締役会は明確な財務的根拠を求めています。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
Understood. The initial investment is 420000 USD. Based on the annual savings of 85000 USD, the payback period is approximately 5 years. After that, you will continue to benefit from the cost reduction and achieve your environmental targets simultaneously.
(承知しました。初期投資額は420000米ドルです。年間85000米ドルの削減額に基づくと、投資回収期間は約5年です。その後も継続的にコスト削減の恩恵を受けながら、環境目標を同時に達成できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
The payback period seems reasonable, but we are concerned about the upfront cost. Is there any way to reduce the initial investment? We want to accelerate the implementation while managing our budget constraints.
(投資回収期間は妥当に思えますが、初期費用が懸念されます。初期投資額を削減する方法はありますか?予算制約を管理しながら導入を加速させたいと考えています。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
We can offer two alternatives. First, we can implement the system in two phases, reducing the first-year investment to 250000 USD. Second, we can assist you in applying for government subsidies that cover up to 30 percent of the cost. Both options will help you proceed without compromising the environmental benefits.
(2つの代替案を提示できます。第一に、システムを2段階で導入することで、初年度の投資額を250000米ドルに削減できます。第二に、費用の最大30パーセントをカバーする政府補助金の申請をお手伝いできます。どちらの選択肢も、環境面の利益を損なうことなく進めていただけます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
The phased approach and subsidy support are very helpful. We appreciate your flexibility. Let me consult with our finance team and get back to you within one week. This proposal aligns well with our sustainability strategy.
(段階的アプローチと補助金サポートは非常に助かります。柔軟な対応に感謝します。財務チームと相談して、1週間以内にご連絡いたします。この提案は当社の持続可能性戦略とよく合致しています。)
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)
A proposal to significantly reduce environmental impact through latest energy-saving technology is being discussed regarding specific reduction effects and investment effectiveness.
最新の省エネ技術導入により環境負荷を大幅削減できる提案について、具体的な削減効果と投資対効果を確認する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Thank you for presenting the energy-saving proposal. Could you elaborate on the specific reduction figures? We need concrete data to assess the environmental and economic impact.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
Certainly. Let me explain the key figures. First, annual energy consumption will [削減する] by 18 percent. Second, CO2 emissions will decrease by 240 tons per year. Third, operating costs will drop by 85000 USD annually.
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Those figures are impressive. However, we need to understand the investment required. Could you demonstrate the payback period and return on investment? Our board requires clear financial justification.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
Understood. The initial [投資] is 420000 USD. Based on the annual savings of 85000 USD, the payback period is [約] 5 years. After that, you will continue to benefit from the cost reduction and achieve your environmental targets simultaneously.
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
The payback period seems reasonable, but we are concerned about the upfront cost. Is there any way to reduce the initial investment? We want to accelerate the implementation while managing our budget constraints.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
We can offer two alternatives. First, we can implement the system in two phases, reducing the first-year [投資] to 250000 USD. Second, we can [手伝う] you in applying for government subsidies that cover up to 30 percent of the cost. Both options will help you proceed without compromising the environmental benefits.
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
The phased approach and subsidy support are very helpful. We appreciate your flexibility. Let me consult with our finance team and get back to you within one week. This proposal aligns well with our sustainability strategy.
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)
A proposal to significantly reduce environmental impact through latest energy-saving technology is being discussed regarding specific reduction effects and investment effectiveness.
最新の省エネ技術導入により環境負荷を大幅削減できる提案について、具体的な削減効果と投資対効果を確認する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Thank you for presenting the energy-saving proposal. Could you elaborate on the specific reduction figures? We need concrete data to assess the environmental and economic impact.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
Certainly. [主要な数値をご説明いたします。] First, annual energy consumption will reduce by 18 percent. Second, CO2 emissions will decrease by 240 tons per year. Third, operating costs will drop by 85000 USD annually.
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Those figures are impressive. However, we need to understand the investment required. Could you demonstrate the payback period and return on investment? Our board requires clear financial justification.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
Understood. The initial investment is 420000 USD. [年間85000米ドルの削減額に基づくと、投資回収期間は約5年です。] [その後も継続的にコスト削減の恩恵を受けながら、環境目標を同時に達成できます。]
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
The payback period seems reasonable, but we are concerned about the upfront cost. Is there any way to reduce the initial investment? We want to accelerate the implementation while managing our budget constraints.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Engineer】:
[2つの代替案を提示できます。] First, we can implement the system in two phases, reducing the first-year investment to 250000 USD. Second, we can assist you in applying for government subsidies that cover up to 30 percent of the cost. Both options will help you proceed without compromising the environmental benefits.
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
The phased approach and subsidy support are very helpful. We appreciate your flexibility. Let me consult with our finance team and get back to you within one week. This proposal aligns well with our sustainability strategy.
\ 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 customer is reviewing a proposal for energy-saving technology that promises significant environmental and cost benefits.
The sales engineer must present concrete reduction data and demonstrate the investment return to justify the proposal.
顧客が環境面とコスト面で大きな利益をもたらす省エネ技術の提案を検討している。
営業技術者は提案を正当化するために具体的な削減データを提示し投資収益を実証する必要がある。
👨💼【Teacher / Sustainability Manager】:
Could you explain how this technology will help us achieve our environmental targets while maintaining financial efficiency? We need to understand both the environmental impact and the economic return.
(この技術が財務効率を維持しながら環境目標の達成にどう役立つか説明していただけますか?環境面の影響と経済的リターンの両方を理解する必要があります。)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the key reduction figures
2. Demonstrate the investment return
3. Offer flexible implementation options
4. Assist with financial support applications
※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)
