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<Beginner> Lesson No.20

Joint Development Project Proposal / 共同開発プロジェクトの提案

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?​

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- 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 joint development frameworks and technical contribution for strategic technology partnerships with advanced overseas companies.
海外技術先進企業との戦略的技術提携に向けた共同開発の枠組みと技術貢献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.We have 15 years of experience in...(...において15年の経験がある)
2.We can provide advanced materials technology and...(先進材料技術と...を提供できる)
3.This partnership will help both companies reduce...(この提携により両社は...を削減できる)
4.We will focus on material development and...(当社は材料開発と...に注力する)
5.We expect your company to share...(貴社には...の共有を期待する)
6.We propose a 3-year development plan with...(...を伴う3年間の開発計画を提案する)
7.To manage risks, we will set up...(リスク管理のため、...を設置する)

1-2 Essential words
1.experience(経験)
2.provide(提供する)
3.reduce(削減する)
4.handle(担当する)
5.expect(期待する)
6.share(共有する)
7.decide(決定する)
8.focus(注力する)
9.manage(管理する)
10.resolve(解決する)
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 joint development frameworks and technical contribution for strategic technology partnerships with advanced overseas companies.
海外技術先進企業との戦略的技術提携に向けた共同開発の枠組みと技術貢献について話し合う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
Thank you for meeting today. We're looking for a partner to develop next-generation battery technology. Could you explain your company's technical capabilities and what you can bring to this joint development?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。次世代バッテリー技術を開発するパートナーを探しています。貴社の技術力と、この共同開発に何をもたらせるかご説明いただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We have 15 years of experience in solid-state battery design and hold 200 patents in energy density improvement. We can provide advanced materials technology and testing facilities. This partnership will help both companies reduce development costs by 30 percent and speed up time to market by 2 years.
(当社は固体電池設計において15年の経験があり、エネルギー密度向上に関する200件の特許を保有しています。先進材料技術と試験設備を提供できます。この提携により、両社は開発コストを30パーセント削減し、市場投入までの期間を2年短縮できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
That sounds promising. However, we need to understand the division of technical responsibilities. Which specific areas will your team handle, and what do you expect from our side?
(それは有望に聞こえます。しかし、技術的責任の分担を理解する必要があります。貴社チームはどの具体的な領域を担当し、当社側に何を期待しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We will focus on material development and cell design, while your team can handle system integration and safety testing. We expect your company to share production know-how and provide access to your manufacturing facilities. Both sides will own the intellectual property together, and we can decide the commercialization plan after the first prototype is completed.
(当社は材料開発とセル設計に注力し、貴社チームはシステム統合と安全性試験を担当できます。貴社には生産ノウハウの共有と製造設備へのアクセス提供を期待しています。両社が知的財産を共同所有し、最初の試作品完成後に商業化計画を決定できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
I see the technical synergy clearly. One last question: what is your proposed timeline, and how will you manage potential risks during development?
(技術的な相乗効果は明確に分かります。最後に1つ質問です。提案されるスケジュールは何ですか、そして開発中の潜在的なリスクをどう管理しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We propose a 3-year development plan with quarterly review meetings. The first year will focus on material research, the second year on prototype building, and the third year on performance testing. To manage risks, we will set up a joint technical committee that meets monthly to resolve issues quickly and adjust the plan if needed.
(四半期ごとのレビュー会議を伴う3年間の開発計画を提案します。1年目は材料研究に注力し、2年目は試作品製作、3年目は性能試験です。リスク管理のため、月次で会合する共同技術委員会を設置し、問題を迅速に解決し、必要に応じて計画を調整します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
Excellent. Your proposal covers all the key points we need. Let me discuss this with our executive team, and I'll get back to you by the end of next week with our decision.
(素晴らしい。貴社の提案は当社が必要とする重要なポイントをすべてカバーしています。経営陣と協議し、来週末までに決定をお伝えします。)
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 joint development frameworks and technical contribution for strategic technology partnerships with advanced overseas companies.
海外技術先進企業との戦略的技術提携に向けた共同開発の枠組みと技術貢献について話し合う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
Thank you for meeting today. We're looking for a partner to develop next-generation battery technology. Could you explain your company's technical capabilities and what you can bring to this joint development?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We have 15 years of [経験] in solid-state battery design and hold 200 patents in energy density improvement. We can [提供する] advanced materials technology and testing facilities. This partnership will help both companies [削減する] development costs by 30 percent and speed up time to market by 2 years.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
That sounds promising. However, we need to understand the division of technical responsibilities. Which specific areas will your team handle, and what do you expect from our side?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We will [注力する] on material development and cell design, while your team can [担当する] system integration and safety testing. We [期待する] your company to [共有する] production know-how and provide access to your manufacturing facilities. Both sides will own the intellectual property together, and we can [決定する] the commercialization plan after the first prototype is completed.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
I see the technical synergy clearly. One last question: what is your proposed timeline, and how will you manage potential risks during development?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We propose a 3-year development plan with quarterly review meetings. The first year will focus on material research, the second year on prototype building, and the third year on performance testing. To [管理する] risks, we will set up a joint technical committee that meets monthly to [解決する] issues quickly and adjust the plan if needed.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
Excellent. Your proposal covers all the key points we need. Let me discuss this with our executive team, and I'll get back to you by the end of next week with our decision.
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 joint development frameworks and technical contribution for strategic technology partnerships with advanced overseas companies.
海外技術先進企業との戦略的技術提携に向けた共同開発の枠組みと技術貢献について話し合う場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
Thank you for meeting today. We're looking for a partner to develop next-generation battery technology. Could you explain your company's technical capabilities and what you can bring to this joint development?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
[当社は固体電池設計において15年の経験があり、エネルギー密度向上に関する200件の特許を保有しています。] [先進材料技術と試験設備を提供できます。] [この提携により、両社は開発コストを30パーセント削減し、市場投入までの期間を2年短縮できます。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
That sounds promising. However, we need to understand the division of technical responsibilities. Which specific areas will your team handle, and what do you expect from our side?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
[当社は材料開発とセル設計に注力し、貴社チームはシステム統合と安全性試験を担当できます。] We expect your company to share production know-how and provide access to your manufacturing facilities. Both sides will own the intellectual property together, and we can decide the commercialization plan after the first prototype is completed.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
I see the technical synergy clearly. One last question: what is your proposed timeline, and how will you manage potential risks during development?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
We propose a 3-year development plan with quarterly review meetings. The first year will focus on material research, the second year on prototype building, and the third year on performance testing. To manage risks, we will set up a joint technical committee that meets monthly to resolve issues quickly and adjust the plan if needed.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
Excellent. Your proposal covers all the key points we need. Let me discuss this with our executive team, and I'll get back to you by the end of next week with our decision.
\ 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 technology-advanced company is looking for a joint development partner for next-generation technology.
The sales representative needs to explain the technical collaboration framework and contribution to propose a strategic partnership for innovation.
海外の技術先進企業が次世代技術の共同開発パートナーを探している。
営業担当は技術提携の枠組みと貢献内容を説明し、イノベーション創出に向けた戦略的提携を提案する必要がある。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Technology Director】:
We're interested in exploring a partnership for our new project. Can you walk me through your company's technical strengths and how we can work together?
(当社の新プロジェクトに向けた提携に興味があります。貴社の技術的強みと、どのように協力できるか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 technical capabilities and experience(技術力と経験を説明する)
2.Describe the benefits of partnership(提携のメリットを述べる)
3.Clarify the division of responsibilities(責任分担を明確にする)
4.Propose a development timeline and risk management(開発スケジュールとリスク管理を提案する)
​※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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