<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.29
Technical Explanation of Digitalization-Ready Products / デジタル化対応製品の技術説明
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
Explaining detailed technical specifications and system configurations in coordination with technical departments regarding IoT functions for industrial equipment to overseas companies promoting DX.
DX推進中の海外企業にIoT対応産業機器について技術部門と連携してIoT機能、データ連携仕様、システム構成を詳細に説明する場面です。
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 elaborate on...(...について詳しく説明させてください)
2.I understand your concern(ご懸念は理解しております)
3.We implement industry-standard...(業界標準の...を実装しています)
4.Our technical team can demonstrate...(弊社の技術チームが...を実証できます)
5.I will collaborate with...(...と協力いたします)
6.We can submit comprehensive...(包括的な...を提出できます)
7.Our technical support team will assist...(弊社の技術サポートチームが...を支援いたします)
1-2 Essential words
1.utilize(利用する)
2.elaborate(詳しく説明する)
3.assess(評価する)
4.implement(実装する)
5.demonstrate(実証する)
6.coordinate(調整する)
7.accommodate(対応する)
8.collaborate(協力する)
9.submit(提出する)
10.commit(約束する)
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)
Explaining detailed technical specifications and system configurations in coordination with technical departments regarding IoT functions for industrial equipment to overseas companies promoting DX.
DX推進中の海外企業にIoT対応産業機器について技術部門と連携してIoT機能、データ連携仕様、システム構成を詳細に説明する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We are modernizing our production facilities and need to understand your IoT-enabled industrial equipment in detail. Could you explain the digital connectivity features and how they integrate with our existing systems?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。私たちは生産設備を近代化しており、御社のIoT対応産業機器について詳しく理解する必要があります。デジタル連携機能と、既存システムとの統合方法について説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. Our equipment utilizes standard industrial protocols and can communicate with your current systems. Let me elaborate on three key aspects. First, data connectivity supports real-time monitoring. Second, security measures include encrypted transmission and access control. Third, we provide API documentation for seamless integration.
(承知しました。弊社の機器は標準的な産業プロトコルを利用し、御社の現行システムと通信できます。3つの重要な側面について詳しく説明させてください。第一に、データ連携はリアルタイム監視に対応しています。第二に、セキュリティ対策には暗号化された送信とアクセス制御が含まれます。第三に、シームレスな統合のためのAPI文書を提供します。)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
That sounds promising. However, we need to assess the security specifications more carefully. What encryption standards do you use, and how do you handle data storage? We are concerned about potential vulnerabilities in IoT devices.
(それは有望に聞こえます。しかし、セキュリティ仕様をより慎重に評価する必要があります。どのような暗号化標準を使用していますか、また、データ保管はどのように処理しますか?IoTデバイスの潜在的な脆弱性について懸念しています。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. We implement industry-standard TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmission. For data storage, we offer two options: local storage on your servers or cloud-based storage with ISO 27001 certified facilities. Our technical team can demonstrate the security architecture and conduct vulnerability assessments before deployment.
(ご懸念は理解しております。すべてのデータ送信に業界標準のTLS 1.3暗号化を実装しています。データ保管については、御社のサーバーでのローカル保管、またはISO 27001認証を受けた施設でのクラウドベース保管の2つの選択肢を提供します。弊社の技術チームが、導入前にセキュリティアーキテクチャを実証し、脆弱性評価を実施できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Good. We also need to coordinate with our technical department regarding the data format and communication frequency. Can your equipment accommodate our specific requirements? We require detailed technical specifications and system configuration documents.
(良いですね。データ形式と通信頻度について、弊社の技術部門と調整する必要もあります。御社の機器は弊社の特定の要件に対応できますか?詳細な技術仕様とシステム構成文書が必要です。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. Our equipment supports multiple data formats including JSON and XML, and communication frequency is fully configurable from 1 second to 1 hour intervals. I will collaborate with your technical team to define the optimal configuration. We can submit comprehensive technical documentation within 3 business days, including network diagrams and API specifications.
(もちろんです。弊社の機器はJSONやXMLを含む複数のデータ形式に対応しており、通信頻度は1秒から1時間の間隔で完全に設定可能です。最適な構成を定義するため、御社の技術チームと協力いたします。ネットワーク図とAPI仕様を含む包括的な技術文書を3営業日以内に提出できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Excellent. One more thing — we need to make sure that your technical support team can assist us during the initial setup phase. Please provide a detailed implementation timeline and support plan. We appreciate your thorough explanation today.
(素晴らしい。もう1つ — 初期セットアップ段階で御社の技術サポートチームが支援できることを確認する必要があります。詳細な実装スケジュールとサポート計画を提供してください。本日の詳細な説明に感謝します。)
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for your consideration. Our technical support team will assist throughout the entire implementation process, including on-site setup and training. I will prepare a detailed timeline with milestones and submit it along with the technical documentation. We commit to ensuring a smooth integration with your existing infrastructure.
(ご検討いただきありがとうございます。弊社の技術サポートチームが、現地でのセットアップとトレーニングを含む実装プロセス全体を通じて支援いたします。マイルストーンを含む詳細なスケジュールを準備し、技術文書と共に提出いたします。御社の既存インフラとのスムーズな統合を確実にすることをお約束します。)
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Perfect. We look forward to reviewing the documentation and proceeding with the next steps. Your commitment to security and technical support gives us confidence in moving forward with this project.
(完璧です。文書を確認し、次のステップに進むことを楽しみにしています。セキュリティと技術サポートへの御社のコミットメントにより、このプロジェクトを進める自信が持てました。)
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)
Explaining detailed technical specifications and system configurations in coordination with technical departments regarding IoT functions for industrial equipment to overseas companies promoting DX.
DX推進中の海外企業にIoT対応産業機器について技術部門と連携してIoT機能、データ連携仕様、システム構成を詳細に説明する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We are modernizing our production facilities and need to understand your IoT-enabled industrial equipment in detail. Could you explain the digital connectivity features and how they integrate with our existing systems?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. Our equipment [利用する] standard industrial protocols and can communicate with your current systems. Let me [詳しく説明する] on three key aspects. First, data connectivity supports real-time monitoring. Second, security measures include encrypted transmission and access control. Third, we provide API documentation for seamless integration.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
That sounds promising. However, we need to assess the security specifications more carefully. What encryption standards do you use, and how do you handle data storage? We are concerned about potential vulnerabilities in IoT devices.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
I understand your concern. We [実装する] industry-standard TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmission. For data storage, we offer two options: local storage on your servers or cloud-based storage with ISO 27001 certified facilities. Our technical team can [実証する] the security architecture and conduct vulnerability assessments before deployment.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Good. We also need to coordinate with our technical department regarding the data format and communication frequency. Can your equipment accommodate our specific requirements? We require detailed technical specifications and system configuration documents.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. Our equipment supports multiple data formats including JSON and XML, and communication frequency is fully configurable from 1 second to 1 hour intervals. I will [協力する] with your technical team to define the optimal configuration. We can [提出する] comprehensive technical documentation within 3 business days, including network diagrams and API specifications.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Excellent. One more thing — we need to make sure that your technical support team can assist us during the initial setup phase. Please provide a detailed implementation timeline and support plan. We appreciate your thorough explanation today.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for your consideration. Our technical support team will assist throughout the entire implementation process, including on-site setup and training. I will prepare a detailed timeline with milestones and [提出する] it along with the technical documentation. We [約束する] to ensuring a smooth integration with your existing infrastructure.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Perfect. We look forward to reviewing the documentation and proceeding with the next steps. Your commitment to security and technical support gives us confidence in moving forward with this project.
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)
Explaining detailed technical specifications and system configurations in coordination with technical departments regarding IoT functions for industrial equipment to overseas companies promoting DX.
DX推進中の海外企業にIoT対応産業機器について技術部門と連携してIoT機能、データ連携仕様、システム構成を詳細に説明する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Thank you for meeting with us today. We are modernizing our production facilities and need to understand your IoT-enabled industrial equipment in detail. Could you explain the digital connectivity features and how they integrate with our existing systems?
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. Our equipment utilizes standard industrial protocols and can communicate with your current systems. [3つの重要な側面について詳しく説明させてください。] First, data connectivity supports real-time monitoring. Second, security measures include encrypted transmission and access control. Third, we provide API documentation for seamless integration.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
That sounds promising. However, we need to assess the security specifications more carefully. What encryption standards do you use, and how do you handle data storage? We are concerned about potential vulnerabilities in IoT devices.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
[ご懸念は理解しております。] [すべてのデータ送信に業界標準のTLS 1.3暗号化を実装しています。] For data storage, we offer two options: local storage on your servers or cloud-based storage with ISO 27001 certified facilities. [弊社の技術チームが、導入前にセキュリティアーキテクチャを実証し、脆弱性評価を実施できます。]
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Good. We also need to coordinate with our technical department regarding the data format and communication frequency. Can your equipment accommodate our specific requirements? We require detailed technical specifications and system configuration documents.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. Our equipment supports multiple data formats including JSON and XML, and communication frequency is fully configurable from 1 second to 1 hour intervals. I will collaborate with your technical team to define the optimal configuration. We can submit comprehensive technical documentation within 3 business days, including network diagrams and API specifications.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Excellent. One more thing — we need to make sure that your technical support team can assist us during the initial setup phase. Please provide a detailed implementation timeline and support plan. We appreciate your thorough explanation today.
🧑🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Thank you for your consideration. Our technical support team will assist throughout the entire implementation process, including on-site setup and training. I will prepare a detailed timeline with milestones and submit it along with the technical documentation. We commit to ensuring a smooth integration with your existing infrastructure.
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
Perfect. We look forward to reviewing the documentation and proceeding with the next steps. Your commitment to security and technical support gives us confidence in moving forward with this project.
\ 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 considering IoT-enabled industrial equipment and requests detailed technical explanations.
The sales representative must explain IoT functionality, data connectivity specifications, and security measures.
顧客がIoT対応産業機器の導入を検討しており、詳細な技術説明を要求している。
営業担当者はIoT機能、データ連携仕様、セキュリティ対策について説明しなければならない。
👨💼【Teacher / IT Manager】:
We need to understand your IoT equipment's technical capabilities before making a decision. Can you walk us through the key features and security measures?
(決定を下す前に、御社のIoT機器の技術的能力を理解する必要があります。主要機能とセキュリティ対策について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 connectivity features
2. Describe the security implementation
3. Offer technical documentation
4. Commit to technical support
※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)
