<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.36
Energy Efficiency Improvement Consulting Contract Negotiation / エネルギー効率改善コンサルティング契約交渉
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
Engaging overseas energy efficiency consultants for specialized consulting services to significantly improve energy usage efficiency.
エネルギー使用効率の大幅改善のため、海外エネルギー効率化コンサルタントと専門コンサルティングサービスを検討する場面です。
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 your...(...に感謝します)
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ります)
4.Let me clarify our...(私どもの...を明確にさせてください)
5.We must evaluate...(...を評価しなければなりません)
6.I'm concerned about...(...が懸念されます)
7.Could you describe...(...を説明していただけますか)
1-2 Essential words
1.elaborate(詳しく説明する)
2.assess(評価する)
3.considerable(かなりの)
4.clarify(明確にする)
5.evaluate(評価する)
6.demonstrate(実証する)
7.describe(説明する)
8.eliminate(排除する)
9.calculate(計算する)
10.initiate(開始する)
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)
Engaging overseas energy efficiency consultants for specialized consulting services to significantly improve energy usage efficiency.
エネルギー使用効率の大幅改善のため、海外エネルギー効率化コンサルタントと専門コンサルティングサービスを検討する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to present our energy efficiency improvement proposal for your facilities. We've identified several areas where significant cost reduction is possible.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。貴社施設のエネルギー効率改善提案をご説明させていただきます。大幅なコスト削減が可能な領域をいくつか特定しました。)
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
I appreciate your proposal. Before we proceed, could you elaborate on the expected cost reduction and the investment required? We need to assess the return carefully.
(ご提案ありがとうございます。進める前に、期待されるコスト削減額と必要な投資額について詳しく説明していただけますか?投資対効果を慎重に評価する必要があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Certainly. Our analysis shows you can reduce energy costs by 25 percent annually. The initial investment is 500000 USD, covering equipment upgrades and system optimization.
(承知しました。私どもの分析では、年間エネルギーコストを25パーセント削減できます。初期投資は500000米ドルで、設備改修とシステム最適化が含まれます。)
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
That's a considerable investment. Let me clarify our priorities. First, we need to confirm the payback period. Second, we must evaluate technical feasibility for our current operations. Third, we want to understand environmental benefits beyond cost savings.
(それはかなりの投資額ですね。私どもの優先事項を明確にさせてください。第一に、投資回収期間を確認する必要があります。第二に、現在の操業における技術的実現可能性を評価しなければなりません。第三に、コスト削減以外の環境面での利点を理解したいと考えています。)
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
The payback period is 2 years based on your current energy consumption. We can demonstrate the technical approach through a pilot program at one facility first.
(現在のエネルギー消費量に基づくと、投資回収期間は2年です。まず1つの施設でパイロットプログラムを通じて技術的アプローチを実証できます。)
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
A pilot program sounds reasonable. However, I'm concerned about potential disruptions during implementation. Could you describe the installation timeline and how you'll minimize operational impact?
(パイロットプログラムは妥当に思えます。しかし、導入中の業務への潜在的な支障が懸念されます。設置スケジュールと、どのように操業への影響を最小化するかを説明していただけますか?)
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
We'll carry out the installation in phases over 3 months, working during scheduled maintenance windows. This approach eliminates unplanned downtime completely.
(3か月かけて段階的に設置を実施し、定期メンテナンス時間帯に作業します。このアプローチにより計画外の停止時間を完全に排除できます。)
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
That addresses my concern about operations. Now, regarding environmental benefits, we're committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Can you calculate the emission reduction we'd achieve?
(それで操業に関する懸念は解消されました。さて、環境面の利点についてですが、私どもは二酸化炭素排出量削減に取り組んでいます。達成できる排出削減量を計算していただけますか?)
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Based on the 25 percent energy reduction, you'll cut carbon emissions by approximately 800 tons annually. This aligns well with corporate sustainability goals.
(25パーセントのエネルギー削減に基づくと、年間約800トンの二酸化炭素排出を削減できます。これは企業の持続可能性目標とよく合致します。)
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
Those numbers are compelling. Let me summarize our next steps. We'll initiate the pilot program at our main facility, monitor results for 6 months, then assess expansion to other sites. Please submit a detailed implementation plan by next week.
(その数値は説得力があります。次のステップをまとめさせてください。主要施設でパイロットプログラムを開始し、6か月間結果を監視し、その後他の拠点への拡大を評価します。来週までに詳細な実施計画を提出してください。)
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Perfect. I'll prepare the detailed plan and coordinate with your operations team. Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate on improving your energy efficiency.
(完璧です。詳細な計画を準備し、貴社の操業チームと調整いたします。エネルギー効率改善でご協力させていただく機会をありがとうございます。)
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)
Engaging overseas energy efficiency consultants for specialized consulting services to significantly improve energy usage efficiency.
エネルギー使用効率の大幅改善のため、海外エネルギー効率化コンサルタントと専門コンサルティングサービスを検討する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to present our energy efficiency improvement proposal for your facilities. We've identified several areas where significant cost reduction is possible.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
I appreciate your proposal. Before we proceed, could you [詳しく説明する] on the expected cost reduction and the investment required? We need to [評価する] the return carefully.
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Certainly. Our analysis shows you can reduce energy costs by 25 percent annually. The initial investment is 500000 USD, covering equipment upgrades and system optimization.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
That's a [かなりの] investment. Let me [明確にする] our priorities. First, we need to confirm the payback period. Second, we must [評価する] technical feasibility for our current operations. Third, we want to understand environmental benefits beyond cost savings.
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
The payback period is 2 years based on your current energy consumption. We can demonstrate the technical approach through a pilot program at one facility first.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
A pilot program sounds reasonable. However, I'm concerned about potential disruptions during implementation. Could you [説明する] the installation timeline and how you'll minimize operational impact?
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
We'll carry out the installation in phases over 3 months, working during scheduled maintenance windows. This approach eliminates unplanned downtime completely.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
That addresses my concern about operations. Now, regarding environmental benefits, we're committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Can you [計算する] the emission reduction we'd achieve?
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Based on the 25 percent energy reduction, you'll cut carbon emissions by approximately 800 tons annually. This aligns well with corporate sustainability goals.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
Those numbers are compelling. Let me summarize our next steps. We'll [開始する] the pilot program at our main facility, monitor results for 6 months, then assess expansion to other sites. Please submit a detailed implementation plan by next week.
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Perfect. I'll prepare the detailed plan and coordinate with your operations team. Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate on improving your energy efficiency.
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)
Engaging overseas energy efficiency consultants for specialized consulting services to significantly improve energy usage efficiency.
エネルギー使用効率の大幅改善のため、海外エネルギー効率化コンサルタントと専門コンサルティングサービスを検討する場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I'd like to present our energy efficiency improvement proposal for your facilities. We've identified several areas where significant cost reduction is possible.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
I appreciate your proposal. [進める前に、期待されるコスト削減額と必要な投資額について詳しく説明していただけますか?] We need to assess the return carefully.
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Certainly. Our analysis shows you can reduce energy costs by 25 percent annually. The initial investment is 500000 USD, covering equipment upgrades and system optimization.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
That's a considerable investment. [私どもの優先事項を明確にさせてください。] First, we need to confirm the payback period. [第二に、現在の操業における技術的実現可能性を評価しなければなりません。] Third, we want to understand environmental benefits beyond cost savings.
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
The payback period is 2 years based on your current energy consumption. We can demonstrate the technical approach through a pilot program at one facility first.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
A pilot program sounds reasonable. However, I'm concerned about potential disruptions during implementation. [設置スケジュールと、どのように操業への影響を最小化するかを説明していただけますか?]
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
We'll carry out the installation in phases over 3 months, working during scheduled maintenance windows. This approach eliminates unplanned downtime completely.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
That addresses my concern about operations. Now, regarding environmental benefits, we're committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Can you calculate the emission reduction we'd achieve?
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Based on the 25 percent energy reduction, you'll cut carbon emissions by approximately 800 tons annually. This aligns well with corporate sustainability goals.
🧑🎓【Student / Resource Trader】:
Those numbers are compelling. Let me summarize our next steps. We'll initiate the pilot program at our main facility, monitor results for 6 months, then assess expansion to other sites. Please submit a detailed implementation plan by next week.
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
Perfect. I'll prepare the detailed plan and coordinate with your operations team. Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate on improving your energy efficiency.
\ 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 energy efficiency consultant presents improvement proposals to a resource trader.
The trader must evaluate investment feasibility and environmental benefits carefully.
エネルギー効率化コンサルタントが資源トレーダーに改善提案を行っている。
トレーダーは投資の実現可能性と環境面の利点を慎重に評価しなければならない。
👨💼【Teacher / Energy Efficiency Consultant】:
I'd like to hear your thoughts on our energy efficiency proposal. What aspects are most important for your decision?
(私どものエネルギー効率化提案についてご意見をお聞かせください。ご判断において最も重要な点は何でしょうか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1. Elaborate on investment priorities
2. Assess the payback period
3. Clarify technical feasibility concerns
4. Describe environmental impact goals
※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)
