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<Elementary> Lesson No.18

Quality Audit Results Report and Improvement Plan / 品質監査結果の報告と改善計画

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

Quality audit results are reported to overseas customers along with systematic improvement plans for identified issues.
海外顧客からの品質監査結果を報告し、発見された課題への体系的な改善計画を提示する場面です。

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 main issues...(主な問題点について説明させてください...)
2.We analyzed the root cause...(根本原因を分析しました...)
3.We take full responsibility for...(...について全責任を負います)
4.We prepared a detailed improvement plan...(詳細な改善計画を準備しました...)
5.We expect to complete all actions within...(全ての行動を...以内に完了する予定です)
6.We will measure the results in...(結果を...で測定します)
7.This will help us keep up with...(これにより...に追いつくことができます)

1-2 Essential words
1.explain(説明する)
2.defect(欠陥)
3.delay(遅れ)
4.confirm(確認する)
5.understand(理解する)
6.analyze(分析する)
7.resolve(解決する)
8.improve(改善する)
9.measure(測定する)
10.reduce(削減する)
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)

Quality audit results are reported to overseas customers along with systematic improvement plans for identified issues.
海外顧客からの品質監査結果を報告し、発見された課題への体系的な改善計画を提示する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
Thank you for coming today. I'd like to discuss the audit results we received last week. There are several points that need immediate attention.
(本日はお越しいただきありがとうございます。先週受け取った監査結果について話し合いたいと思います。早急な対応が必要な点がいくつかあります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
I understand your concern. Let me explain the main issues we found. First, we identified defects in the welding process. Second, we noticed delays in our quality check records. Third, we confirmed gaps in our training system.
(ご懸念は理解しております。発見した主な問題点について説明させてください。第一に、溶接工程に欠陥を確認しました。第二に、品質チェック記録に遅れがあることに気づきました。第三に、研修制度に不備があることを確認しました。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I see. What is the root cause of these defects? We need to understand why this happened before we can approve any improvement plan.
(なるほど。これらの欠陥の根本原因は何ですか?改善計画を承認する前に、なぜこれが起きたのかを理解する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We analyzed the root cause carefully. The main issue is that our operators did not follow the standard procedure completely. This happened because the training materials were not updated for 2 years. We take full responsibility for this situation.
(根本原因を注意深く分析しました。主な問題は、作業員が標準手順を完全には守らなかったことです。これは研修資料が2年間更新されていなかったために起こりました。この状況について全責任を負います。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
That's concerning. What specific actions will you take to resolve this? And how long will it take to complete the improvements?
(それは懸念事項ですね。これを解決するためにどのような具体的な行動を取りますか?そして改善を完了するのにどれくらいかかりますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We prepared a detailed improvement plan. First, we will update all training materials by the end of this month. Second, we will retrain all operators within 6 weeks. Third, we will add daily quality checks to our process. We expect to complete all actions within 2 months.
(詳細な改善計画を準備しました。第一に、今月末までに全ての研修資料を更新します。第二に、6週間以内に全作業員を再研修します。第三に、工程に毎日の品質チェックを追加します。全ての行動を2ヶ月以内に完了する予定です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
How will you measure the results? I need to confirm that these improvements actually work before we continue our contract.
(結果をどのように測定しますか?契約を継続する前に、これらの改善が実際に機能することを確認する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We will measure the results in three ways. First, we will reduce defects by 80 percent within 3 months. Second, we will record all quality checks on the same day. Third, we will share monthly reports with your team. This will help us keep up with your quality standards.
(結果を3つの方法で測定します。第一に、3ヶ月以内に欠陥を80パーセント削減します。第二に、全ての品質チェックを当日中に記録します。第三に、月次レポートを貴社チームと共有します。これにより貴社の品質基準に追いつくことができます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I appreciate your detailed plan. Please send me the written improvement schedule by tomorrow. We will review it and get back to you by the end of this week.
(詳細な計画に感謝します。明日までに改善スケジュールを書面で送ってください。それを確認して今週末までにご連絡します。)
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)

Quality audit results are reported to overseas customers along with systematic improvement plans for identified issues.
海外顧客からの品質監査結果を報告し、発見された課題への体系的な改善計画を提示する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
Thank you for coming today. I'd like to discuss the audit results we received last week. There are several points that need immediate attention.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
I [理解する] your concern. Let me [説明する] the main issues we found. First, we identified [欠陥] in the welding process. Second, we noticed [遅れ] in our quality check records. Third, we [確認する]d gaps in our training system.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I see. What is the root cause of these defects? We need to understand why this happened before we can approve any improvement plan.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We [分析する]d the root cause carefully. The main issue is that our operators did not follow the standard procedure completely. This happened because the training materials were not updated for 2 years. We take full responsibility for this situation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
That's concerning. What specific actions will you take to resolve this? And how long will it take to complete the improvements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We prepared a detailed [改善する]ment plan. First, we will update all training materials by the end of this month. Second, we will retrain all operators within 6 weeks. Third, we will add daily quality checks to our process. We expect to complete all actions within 2 months.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
How will you measure the results? I need to confirm that these improvements actually work before we continue our contract.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We will [測定する] the results in three ways. First, we will [削減する] [欠陥] by 80 percent within 3 months. Second, we will record all quality checks on the same day. Third, we will share monthly reports with your team. This will help us keep up with your quality standards.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I appreciate your detailed plan. Please send me the written improvement schedule by tomorrow. We will review it and get back to you by the end of this week.
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)

Quality audit results are reported to overseas customers along with systematic improvement plans for identified issues.
海外顧客からの品質監査結果を報告し、発見された課題への体系的な改善計画を提示する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
Thank you for coming today. I'd like to discuss the audit results we received last week. There are several points that need immediate attention.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
I understand your concern. [発見した主な問題点について説明させてください。] First, we identified defects in the welding process. Second, we noticed delays in our quality check records. Third, we confirmed gaps in our training system.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I see. What is the root cause of these defects? We need to understand why this happened before we can approve any improvement plan.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
[根本原因を注意深く分析しました。] The main issue is that our operators did not follow the standard procedure completely. This happened because the training materials were not updated for 2 years. [この状況について全責任を負います。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
That's concerning. What specific actions will you take to resolve this? And how long will it take to complete the improvements?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
[詳細な改善計画を準備しました。] First, we will update all training materials by the end of this month. Second, we will retrain all operators within 6 weeks. Third, we will add daily quality checks to our process. We expect to complete all actions within 2 months.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
How will you measure the results? I need to confirm that these improvements actually work before we continue our contract.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Manager】:
We will measure the results in three ways. First, we will reduce defects by 80 percent within 3 months. Second, we will record all quality checks on the same day. Third, we will share monthly reports with your team. This will help us keep up with your quality standards.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I appreciate your detailed plan. Please send me the written improvement schedule by tomorrow. We will review it and get back to you by the end of this week.
\ 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
Your client conducted a quality audit at your factory and found several defects in the production process.
You need to report the audit results and present your improvement plan to maintain the business relationship.
海外顧客が貴社工場で品質監査を実施し、生産工程にいくつかの欠陥を発見しました。
ビジネス関係を維持するために監査結果を報告し、改善計画を提示する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Quality Manager (Client)】:
I received your audit summary, but I need more details about your improvement actions. Can you explain your plan?
(監査概要は受け取りましたが、改善行動についてもっと詳細が必要です。計画を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 main issues found(発見した主な問題点を説明する)
2.Analyze the root cause clearly(根本原因を明確に分析する)
3.Present a detailed improvement plan(詳細な改善計画を提示する)
4.Describe how to measure results(結果の測定方法を述べる)
​※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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