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<Elementary> Lesson No.29

Foreign Exchange Option Early Settlement Negotiation / 外国為替オプション取引の早期決済交渉

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?​

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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

Negotiating favorable early settlement conditions for long-term FX option transactions where market changes make early settlement advantageous.
市場環境変化で早期決済が有利となった長期外国為替オプション取引の有利な早期決済条件を交渉する場面です。

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 calculation in detail(計算を詳しく説明させてください)
2.We calculated the remaining period value based on...(...に基づいて残存期間の価値を計算しました)
3.This calculation follows the same method...(この計算は同じ方法に従っています)
4.We propose to complete the settlement within...(...以内に決済を完了することを提案します)
5.This timing will help both sides avoid...(このタイミングは双方が...を避けるのに役立ちます)
6.If you approve by...(...までに承認いただければ)
7.We need to confirm the calculation method before...(...する前に計算方法を確認する必要があります)

1-2 Essential words
1.explain(説明する)
2.calculate(計算する)
3.confirm(確認する)
4.approve(承認する)
5.complete(完了する)
6.reduce(減らす)
7.avoid(避ける)
8.measure(測定する)
9.propose(提案する)
10.review(確認する)
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)

Negotiating favorable early settlement conditions for long-term FX option transactions where market changes make early settlement advantageous.
市場環境変化で早期決済が有利となった長期外国為替オプション取引の有利な早期決済条件を交渉する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
Thank you for reaching out. We received your request for early settlement of the foreign exchange option contract. Could you explain the current market value and the settlement conditions you are offering?
(ご連絡ありがとうございます。外国為替オプション契約の早期決済のご要望を受け取りました。現在の市場価値と提示される決済条件について説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
Thank you for your time. Based on the current market environment, early settlement is more favorable for both sides. Let me explain the calculation in detail. First, the current market value is 850000 USD. Second, the early settlement fee is 15000 USD. Third, the remaining period value is 35000 USD. The total settlement amount will be 900000 USD.
(お時間をいただきありがとうございます。現在の市場環境に基づき、早期決済は双方にとってより有利です。計算を詳しく説明させてください。第一に、現在の市場価値は850000米ドルです。第二に、早期決済手数料は15000米ドルです。第三に、残存期間の価値は35000米ドルです。決済総額は900000米ドルになります。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
I understand the breakdown. However, how did you calculate the remaining period value of 35000 USD? We need to confirm the calculation method before we approve this settlement.
(内訳は理解しました。しかし、残存期間の価値35000米ドルはどのように計算されたのですか?この決済を承認する前に計算方法を確認する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
We calculated the remaining period value based on the expected volatility and the time until the original maturity date. The contract has 6 months remaining, and we used the standard industry model to measure the time value. This calculation follows the same method we agreed on when we started the contract.
(残存期間の価値は、予想されるボラティリティと当初の満期日までの時間に基づいて計算しました。契約には6か月が残っており、時間価値を測定するために業界標準モデルを使用しました。この計算は、契約開始時に合意した方法と同じです。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
That makes sense. One more question — what is the settlement timing? We need to arrange the payment schedule and confirm the final date with our finance team.
(それは理にかなっています。もう一つ質問です。決済のタイミングはいつですか?支払いスケジュールを調整し、財務チームと最終日を確認する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
We propose to complete the settlement within 10 business days from your approval. If you approve by the end of this week, we can finish the payment by the middle of next month. This timing will help both sides avoid further market changes and reduce uncertainty.
(承認から10営業日以内に決済を完了することを提案します。今週末までに承認いただければ、来月中旬までに支払いを完了できます。このタイミングは、双方がさらなる市場変動を避け、不確実性を減らすのに役立ちます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
Understood. I will review the details with our team and get back to you by tomorrow. If everything is confirmed, we will proceed with the early settlement as you suggested. Thank you for the clear explanation.
(承知しました。チームと詳細を確認し、明日までにご連絡します。すべてが確認されれば、ご提案どおり早期決済を進めます。明確な説明をありがとうございました。)
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)

Negotiating favorable early settlement conditions for long-term FX option transactions where market changes make early settlement advantageous.
市場環境変化で早期決済が有利となった長期外国為替オプション取引の有利な早期決済条件を交渉する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
Thank you for reaching out. We received your request for early settlement of the foreign exchange option contract. Could you explain the current market value and the settlement conditions you are offering?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
Thank you for your time. Based on the current market environment, early settlement is more favorable for both sides. Let me [説明する] the calculation in detail. First, the current market value is 850000 USD. Second, the early settlement fee is 15000 USD. Third, the remaining period value is 35000 USD. The total settlement amount will be 900000 USD.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
I understand the breakdown. However, how did you calculate the remaining period value of 35000 USD? We need to confirm the calculation method before we approve this settlement.
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
We [計算する] the remaining period value based on the expected volatility and the time until the original maturity date. The contract has 6 months remaining, and we used the standard industry model to [測定する] the time value. This calculation follows the same method we agreed on when we started the contract.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
That makes sense. One more question — what is the settlement timing? We need to arrange the payment schedule and confirm the final date with our finance team.
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
We [提案する] to [完了する] the settlement within 10 business days from your approval. If you [承認する] by the end of this week, we can finish the payment by the middle of next month. This timing will help both sides [避ける] further market changes and [減らす] uncertainty.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
Understood. I will review the details with our team and get back to you by tomorrow. If everything is confirmed, we will proceed with the early settlement as you suggested. Thank you for the clear explanation.
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)

Negotiating favorable early settlement conditions for long-term FX option transactions where market changes make early settlement advantageous.
市場環境変化で早期決済が有利となった長期外国為替オプション取引の有利な早期決済条件を交渉する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
Thank you for reaching out. We received your request for early settlement of the foreign exchange option contract. Could you explain the current market value and the settlement conditions you are offering?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
Thank you for your time. Based on the current market environment, early settlement is more favorable for both sides. [計算を詳しく説明させてください。] First, the current market value is 850000 USD. Second, the early settlement fee is 15000 USD. Third, the remaining period value is 35000 USD. The total settlement amount will be 900000 USD.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
I understand the breakdown. However, how did you calculate the remaining period value of 35000 USD? We need to confirm the calculation method before we approve this settlement.
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
[予想されるボラティリティと当初の満期日までの時間に基づいて残存期間の価値を計算しました。] The contract has 6 months remaining, and we used the standard industry model to measure the time value. [この計算は、契約開始時に合意した方法と同じです。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
That makes sense. One more question — what is the settlement timing? We need to arrange the payment schedule and confirm the final date with our finance team.
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Sales】:
[承認から10営業日以内に決済を完了することを提案します。] If you approve by the end of this week, we can finish the payment by the middle of next month. This timing will help both sides avoid further market changes and reduce uncertainty.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
Understood. I will review the details with our team and get back to you by tomorrow. If everything is confirmed, we will proceed with the early settlement as you suggested. Thank you for the clear explanation.
\ 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
The market environment has changed, making early settlement of a long-term foreign exchange option contract more favorable.
The international sales team is negotiating early settlement conditions with an overseas options trader.
市場環境が変化し、長期の外国為替オプション契約の早期決済がより有利になった。
国際営業チームが海外オプション取引業者と早期決済条件を交渉している。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Options Trader】:
We are considering your early settlement proposal. Could you walk me through the calculation details and the settlement timing one more time?
(早期決済の提案を検討しています。計算の詳細と決済タイミングをもう一度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 calculation breakdown(計算の内訳を説明する)
2.Describe the settlement timing(決済タイミングを述べる)
3.Clarify the calculation method(計算方法を明確にする)
4.Mention the benefit of early settlement(早期決済の利点に触れる)
​※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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