英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY15」2月23日(金)
have experience
-You don't use an or the when you're speaking of a broad/general subject of experience. Like, "He has experience with teaching." "With" will always come after when you use it in this context.
Today, let's finish up our virtual journey to India. Here we go!
Today, you've become the president of the compnay.
That's fantastic.
Imagine this...
Congratulations! You are at the top of the corporate ladder. You are the new president. Now our tea company only sells tea in India. And we are considering sales of our tea outside of India.
Which region is best to start with. Asia, Africa, Europe or somewhere else. And which cities? Try to explain your vision.
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Everybody, the new president is here. Stand up Stand up. Good morning.
-Have a seat everyone, and good morning to all of you.
Excuse me, could we talk in your office?
-Sure. Have a seat in my office.
Thank you for your time. Actually I have a concern. Now we only sell our products in India. Should'nt we start selling our tea outside of India?
-I am quite concerned about that, too. So, yes. Let's start selling outside of India.
Okay, which region is best to start with. Asia, Africa, Europe or somewhere else?
-Let's start with Asia.
I see. So why do you suggest that region?
-We know that region best. I think we will have a little less risk in Asia. There will also be a little less competition if we chose the right locations.
And which city or coutry should we start with?
-How about Thailand? It's a growing market.
Oh, that's interesting. Do you have any experience living or working in that place?
- No, but a few people on our team have experience living or working in Thailand.
-Okay. I'll send you my suggestions for the global sales plan. Shall I send it to you today?
-Let's not rush. Just make a careful plan, then get the opinions of a few others. It's better to plan carfully.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY14」2月22日(木)
It's anormal speed, semi-express.
Thank you for your valuable time.
You mentioned our branch in Malaysia.
What do you suggest?
We only our products domestically now.
Maybe we should sell in Europe, too.
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There's one concern about ...
There's one concern about the logo design.
Let's ...
You talked about the logo design. What's your suggestion?
-Let's make it more colorful.
It's ...
It's easier to see it from a distance.
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Sholdn't we start selling our tea outside of India?
- Yes, let's start selling outside of India.
Which region is best to start with? Asia, Africa, Europe, or somewhere else?
- Let's start with Asia.
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Why do you suggest that region?
-Since we know Asia best, we'll have a little less risk. And there will be a little less competition, but we'll have competiton whenever we go.
Did you understand? To explain a reason, you often use comparisons.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY13」2月21日(水)
Today, we practice phrases to communicate a problem.
These phrases are useful to build good relationships at the office.
That's right.
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There is one concern.
There is one concern about remote work.
There is one concern. => You can also say, I have one concern.
But that sounds personal.
販売戦略
sales strategy
There is one concern about our sales strategy.
We only sell our products domestically now.
domestically
<> internationally / globally
Maybe we should sell in Europe, too.
There is one concern about the manual.
It's pretty long and complex.
*pretty =>
Do you understand the use of pretty? かなり？
It's pretty long. means "It's kind of long." or "It's a little long."
All those are okay.
It's a little long and complex.
lawyer
attorney
Maybe we should talk to our lawyer about it.
Does anyone have any questions or concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, just send me an email.
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These useful phrases will help you with business English conversations.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY12」2月20日(火)
Today we practice some good phrases when you suggest or ask something at the office.
Shall we...?
Should we...?
Shall we go to the conference room?
You can also say, the meeting room.
契約書
contract
the contract
話し合う
talk about
Shall we talk about the contract now?
貴重なお時間をありがとうございます。
Thank you for your valuable time.
お忙しいと思いますが、
I know you must be busy, but may I ask you a question?
You mentioned our branch in Malaysia.
You mentioned our factory in Vietnam.
Shall we talk about it now?
Instead of making one long sentence and saying it suddenly, I suggest breaking it up and going step by step.
問題点はわかります。
I understand the issue.
So what should we do?
What do you suggest?
Did you hear the intonation? Jenny emphasized "you."
If someone is asking questions or has a problem with something, you can turn it around and ask them, well, what do you suggest?
懸念
concern
スタッフの懸念
team's concern
I understand the team's concern. So, what should we do?
What do you suggest?
What does the team suggest?
～しています=> does ... suggest?
Shall we say goodbye for now?
Let's do so. I think it's time to go.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY11」2月19日(月)
Hi every one. It's Nelina here. I have some good news. On Friday, you are the new president of the company. Let's talk about global business on Frieday. See you then!
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Let's ... で提案
Let's do everything at once.
It's more efficient.
Let's move forward step by step.
Now let's check a vocablary word.
How do you say Seirisuru in English?
Organize
It it easier to organize things.
= easier to organize everything
Let's not rush.
It's better to plan carfully.
Let's start selling our products in Asia first.
A little less risk
I think it'll be a little less risk.
Let's open a brnch in Kuala Lumpur.
less competition
There will be a little less competition.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY10」2月16日(金)
It hasn't sunk in yet.
実感はわかない
peekaboo view ちらっと見える景色
MNC? => multinational corporation
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You're working in India virtually.
We'll have a chat about work.
Imagine this... Congratulations on your promotion! You became the branch manager of our branch in Chennail.
That town has more Japanese residents than any other Indian town. I will meet you at your new office. Let's design your new business card together.
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Starting today, you're the new branch manager. Congratulations! How do you feel?
-Well, it hasn't sunk in yet but I'm excited to work in my new post.
So, how do you like your new office?
-It's great! I have plenty of sunshine anda little peekaboo view of the ocean.
About your new business card, here's a draft.
Your information is on the front. For the back of your business card, should it be blank?
-Well, let's put some info on the back. Maybe we can have something about our products there.
How about languages? Would you like some info in Hindi, Japanese or other languages?
-Good question. Let's keep it simple with English only for now.
Alright. And all branch managers get a golden card holder like this.
This is my card holder. What do you thik?
-Interesting. It's nice.
We can put our motto, our proverb on the golden card holder. Do you have your favorite world, motto, or proverb for business?
-Well, my motto for life is keep on smiling. But for business, I like the phrase, lean by doing. That's how I learn languages and how I climbed the corporate ladder in India.
How was your first try?
ｰｰｰ
Tell me about Chennai.
Chennai is a big metropolitan city in the south of India. I worked there at an MNC.
MNC? => multinational corporation
So you got a job at an MNC. Is that prestigious?
It was a cause for celebration in my family.
Oh, you and your family celebrated getting into an MNC.
That's a big dream for many young Indians.
I see. MNC.
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Oh, how fast you are climbing the corporate ladder in India! Let's talk again next week!