ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（76）
8月22日(木)
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Subject: Victoria project delay in project timeline
Dear Project members,
I regret to inform you that we've encountered an unexpected delay in our project timeline. The delay primarily comes from constraints in human resources. For further details, please refer to the attached materials. Our new estimated launch date is May 31st 2025. We understand that this news may disrupt your plans, but we appreciate your continued support as we navigate this challenging situation together.
Regards,
Yoshida Yuri
Head of the Victoria project
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- Am I correct in understanding that ....
Am I correct in understanding that the cost will be within the initial budget? - Just to clarify, are we expecting the costs to fall within the initial budget?
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Dear Yuri,
Thank you for the update. It was rather unexpected, but I understand that such occurrences are not uncommon in this tight labor market. Am I correct in understanding that the cost will be within the initial budget? I just wanted to confirm before reporting it internally.
Regards,
Ben
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Subject: JFLP update
Dear Project members,
I wanted to provide a quick update on the progress of the project. We've made significant strides in planning the events for the next three years. Please review the attached report for more details.
Thank you once again for your commitiment to social contribution.
Together, I'm confident we'll deliver exceptional resuls.
Best regards,
Yoshida Yuri
Secretariat JFLP
* make significant strides ( + in ...)
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- Please let me know if there's anything specific I can do.
- If there's a particular area where I can assist, please feel free to inform me.
Warm regards,
Elsa
*warm
- We are in the final stages of setting up a fundraising scheme.
*in the final stages (+of ...)
*fundraising scheme
- The budjet alocation for the project remains on track.
*budjet alocation
*remain on track 予定通り
- We've completed 70 percent of the required tasks ahead of schedule.
*ahead of schedule 予定より早く
- A few challenges come to light, but we've developed action plans to address them.
*develop 策定する
*come to light 明らかになる
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（75）
8月21日(水)
Michio and Emma discuss what employees are looking for besides financial benefits.
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What are employees in their 20s and 30s seeking from the company?
-They're seeking a sense of emotional connection to the company.
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So What's your take on keeping our employees in London feeling valued and motivated?
-They are seeking more than just monetary benefits. Especially employees in their 20s and 30s desire a sense of emotional connection to the company.
-Emotional connection. Could you give me some examples?
-Sure. They want work perks that genuinely add value to their lives. For instance, providing access to discounts from top retailers worldwide or offering well-begin tools like ..
-like gym memberships and discounts on fitness gear.
-Yes, those sorts of things.
-Do you believe they really appreciate those kinds of perks?
-Yes, they signify that the company cares about employees' well-being and satisfaction. That could make a difference in the long run.
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They're seeking a sense of emotional connection to the company.
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monetary
a sence of の間隔
perk
fitness gear
signify ( that + sentence)
make a difference
*genuinely
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make a (...) difference (+ in ...)
- That could make a difference in the long run.
- I believe every vote counts and can make a difference in politics.
- Regular exercise has made a positive difference in my health.
- That could create a differnce in the long haul.
*create a diffenrnce
*in the long haul = in the long run - This could have a significant impact over time.
*have an impact
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-Do you believe they really appreciate those kinds of perks?
<<- I don't think they appreciate such perks.
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- Why is this emotional connection the next priority after monetary benefits?
- To what extent do employees feel that they'd rather recieve a salary increase than receive these perks?
- I imagine the administrative burden of introducint these benefis is not small. How do the people in charge feel about it?
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（74）
8月20日(火)
Michio and Emma are discussing solutions to employee turnover. Emma shows Michio some statistics.
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What are the two factors that have maade employee engagement low in the UK?
-Uncertainty around brexit and the pandemic.
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Keeping employees on board is even tougher than bringing them in.
-Exactly. I believe the key is employee engagement. It's about our staff contributing to organaizational goals and feeling fulfilled. Michio, these statistics show the percentage of employees who feel rewarded at work.
-Let me have a look. Hmm, interesting. the UK is among the lowest in the Europe. Any idea why?
-Uncertainty around Brexit and the pandemic adding to the turmoil. That's how I see it. A dounble whammy. Hopefully, this doesn't apply to our compnay. Just curious, which countries scored the highest.
-The U.S came out on top. The difference with the UK is as much as 20 percent.
-Quite a gap, isn't it?
-Oh, here comes the meal.
Mmm. fancy fish and chips.
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keep ... on boad
employee engagement
fullfilled
feel rewarded
turmoil
double whammy -> trriple wharmmy
apply to
just curious ちなみに
fancy
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whammy 悪運をもたらす超自然力
-A supernatural spell for subduing an adversary; a hex-A serious or devastating setback
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Just curious, ...
- Just curious, which country scored the highest?
- Just curious, what inspired you to pursure a career in medicine?
- Just curious, how do you unwind after a long day at work?
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The US economy is doing well, so it makes sense that it's somewhat higher. What other thing might be at play?
*at play 影響を及ぼして
-> Active or existing as something to be considered.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（73）
8月19日(月)
Michio is traveling to London to discuss the global HR structure.
He prepares for the meetings over lunch with Emma, the local HR manager.
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What kind of challenges is Emma facing?
-She's facing challenges with retaining global talent.
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Here we are. The Tate modern restaurant.
-Wow, what a view! We can see Saint Paul's Cathedral across the Thames right in front of us. I visited the art gallery a few times but I've never dimed at this restaurant. I'm glad you like the view. Not bad on a sunny day, right?
-Yes, it's breathtaking. I wish we could relax and discuss art for a while, but we have to prepare for the meeting with the CEO.
-Yes, back to reality.
-So, Emma, it seems like you're facing challenges with retaining global talent.
-Yes, unfortunately. The competition is intense and we are constantly under pressure to keep our top talent.
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across -> across the Thames
dine -> dine out
breathtaking
face challenges
retain
talent 人材 -> global talent
under pressure
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under pressure
- We're constantly uder pressure to keep our top talent.
- The baseball player excels under pressure delivering his bes performances in curucial moments.
*excel 卓越した能力を発揮する - My team was under pressure to meet the tight deadline.
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- We constantly feel the weight to keep our top performaers.
*feel the weight 重圧を感じる - The pressure is always on to retain our most valuable staff.
*the pressure in on + to ..
Jane Austen? She's one of my favorite authors. We need at least an hour to talk about that. So let's save it for lunch.
Oh, that theme park. I was hoping to go with my family too. Tell me a bit about it after the meeting.
Wow... a meditation and yoga holiday in Sri Lanka? I'm very interested. So, tell me more about it later.
* so, let's get to down to business, shall we?
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I love visiting galleries and museums, but besides the National Gallery, do you have any recomendations for places to explore in London?
-Absolutely. Why don't my hidden Gemes is? The William Morris Gallery. Morris is a celebrated Brithsh textile designer of the 19th century. And the gallery is nestled in the beautiful house where he once lived. I love his intricate textile designs, vibrant floral patters and the rich pallet of colors.
-Oh, wow. Thanks. I'll have to check it out.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（3-2）
8月16日(金)
ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（3-2）
8月9日(金) Brett Cline
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What was the semiconductor market like when Brett joined the industry?
-The market was advancing very rapidly.
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You've been woring in the semiconductor industry for more than 25 years. You’re almost like a walking encyclopedia in a sence. Could you briefly explain to us about the semiconductor industry and how it has grown and where it is at now?
-Thank you. Yes, actually, now it's been more than 30 years I believe, but I'm far from expert in the area. No that's okay. I benefited from the work that many of the founders of the semiconductor industry pioneered long before I was there. So while I've been doing this for quite some time, I'm still not an expert and it will take probably maybe another 30 years, but when I look back, it's amazing how much things have changed over the 30 years. At the time I joined the industry, which is in the mid-90s, the semiconductor market was advancing very rapidly. Of course I was quite young and I was only begining to learn what was possible. 30 years later I'm completely amazed at the transformation that's happened. Just think about the electronics that we're using today, and how much they've changed over the last 30 years whether it's the TV sets that we are using to watch television, or the airplanes we are fllying on, or the cars that we are driving. Uh, you know, back then there was no such thing as a smart phone or at least not a modern smartphone and there was no self-driving cars and there was no artificial intelligence at least for practical dailiy use. In 1994, we were still watching big bulky TV sets and the smart phones that we know of today, they were released 13 years later. So in many ways this change in the market is exactly what I expected. The semiconductor industry has always had great innovation that enabled incredible new products and systems. Of course I couldn't have and no one could maybe completely anticipate the products that have come. But I thinks the semiconductor market has grown in such a way that's allowed these products to be buit and the innovation is really incredible over those 30 years.
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walking encyclopedia
A walking encyclopedia is a person who has extensive knowledge, almost as if they were accessing an encyclopedia with their mind. And example would be, I can ask my teacher anything about histry and he always gives the correct information. He's like a walking encyclopedia. In the same sence, a walking dictionary is a person who has a big vocabulary. They also know the definishions of words, and can provide a linguistic perspective.
benefit from
To benefit from something means to receive an advantage or something useful from it. Benefits are advantages or things that help us. An example would be, We benefit from GPS technology. This means that GPS is useful to us and make our lives easier. In other words, GPS technology gives us benefits.
pioneer
The noun pioneer is someone who is the first to explore an area or discover something such as a new technology that opens doors for others. This also provides an opportunity for further exploration and learning. To pioneer as a verb, means to act like a pioneer in opening up new opportunities and providing the groundwork for further innovation. Brett said that he benefited from the work that founders of the semiconductor pioneered. meaing that those founders gave him a strong foundation or a head start in acquiring information on semiconductors.
bulky
Large or heavy in an incovenient way. Awkward. Clunky. Cumbersome. Brett talked about buly TVs from the 1990s and before. Compared to TVs from this decade, those bulky TV sets would seem unsightly, too big and rather heavy.
innovation
New tachnologies or developments, new ideas or methods. Innovations can also refer to new product or services that are original state-of- the-art or cutting edge.
enable
To enable means to make something possible for someone or something. To cause an effect to happen. Brett said the semiconductor industry has always had great innovations that have enabled incredible new products and new systems. This means that the semiconductor industy had great innovations or novel development of new products and ideas that have enabled or provided the basis for incredible new products and systems.
anticipate
To predict, to imagine or expect what will happen. In example would be, We've prepared extensively. So I don't anticipate any problems with our presentation. This means the person doesn't forsee any problems. Anticipate can have a nuance of optimism depending on the context. For example, We anticipate a big turnout for tonight's event. This means, they predict there will be a big turnout and they're looking forward to it.
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revolutionize
The advent of the internet reovolutionized communication, cnnecthing people across the globe instantaneously. <> instantly
change the landscape
This new e-commerce platform is set to change the retail landscape while offering greater convenience to consumers.
create a paradigm shift
Blockchain technology has created a paradigm shift for secure and transparent transacions.
paradigm
[ˈpɛrəˌdaɪm]
a paradigm shift
a radical change in underlying beliefs or theory
paradigm
例, 典型, パラダイム
A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual discipline.
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- The development of the smartphne transformed the way we access information and communicate.
- I'm completely amazed at the transformation that's happened.
instantaneously
Instantly means at once or immediately. Instantaneously means happening so soon (in relation to something else) that no delay is perceptible.
for quite some time
長い間It's been quite some time.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（3-1）
8月2日(金) Brett Cline
When did Mr. Cline get the opportunity to go to Japan for the first time?
-It was when he was working for small startup compnanies.
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Thank you for joining our program. So shall I call you Mr. Cline?
- Thank you for having me and my friends and colleagues call me Brett. So that would be okay.
-Oh, Brett-san, that's a good idea. So my first question is could you please share with us about your background and about the current company you're working at?
-Yes. Thank you Shibata-san. So when I was younger I was always interested in electoronics. And I actually started programming my first computer at around 12 years old. I knew that I wanted to be involved with computers and I knew that I wanted to be involved with programming and electornics in some way, but I didn't know exactly in what way would be. And then, I eventually went to Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and I have an electrical and a computer engineering degree from Northeastern and throughout the years in University, I worked for a number of different engineering firms such as general electric which is a company that's over 100 years old and I went on to working for other companies when I was in my 20s that were involved in computer design or in semiconductor design and this gave me kind of the taste for continuing down to semiconductor path. Eventually, I found myself working for small startup companies. And those startup companies gave me some opportunities to learn different aspects but also gave me my first trip to Japan somewhere around I think it was 2001. And now I work for a scale up company I'll call it, called ..ship was founded in the Czech Republic in 2014. We create computer processors and we're using a new technology called risk 5. And these processors are commonly used in semiconductor designed for many of the electooronics that you see today and probably what we're using on the internet as we talk, you can think of these computer processors as the brain of an electoronic chip or an electronic system. And codeship's unique capability is allown our customers to build custom computer processors for their specific designs, and so this helps them improve their performance or reduce their costs or even reduce power usage. And my job at the company is chief commercial officer and I'm reponsible for worldwide sales and corporate marketing.
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semiconductor
The word seminconductor comes from the prefix semi, which means partial. And conductor which is something that allows something to move or pass through such as how metal is a conductor for electrocity. So a semiconductor is a material that allows electrocity to pass through partially. A kind of part conducor, part insulator.
taste for に対する興味・を好むこと
Getting a taste for something means to get at least a basic understanding and appreciation for it. Getting a taste for something is similar to how you might want to eat something again after tasting it. Mr. Cline mentioned that his experiences gave him a taste for continuing dwon the semiconductor path. This means that his experiences gave him sufficient knowledge and sparked enough interent to continue working with semiconductors.
scale up company 成長過程にある企業
A scale up company or a scale up is a company that has achieved profitabilty and has grown in scale. Scale refers to growth or growing where revenue increasingly greater than costs. Once they demonstrate certain sustained criteria for growth.
computer processor
A computer processor is also know as a processor or CPU. It's the hardware that functions as the brain of the computer.
Risk five
Risk 5, an acronym spelled out as R-I-S-C-v stands for reduced instruction set computer 5. Mr. Cline mentioned that risk 5 is one of the new technologies his company is using to help improve performance as well as reduce costs and powr usage.
allow 可能にする
In this case to allow means to let someone do something or let someone have something. To permit. Mr. Cline mentioned that his company allows customers to build custom computer proceessors, meaning his company gives customers the option to build custome computer processors.
chief commercial officer
A chief commercial officer or CCO is an executive at an organization, who is responsible for the commercial aspects such as sales, marketing, customer outreach and so on. Mr. Cline mentioned that his job as CCO includes worldwide sales and corporate marketing.
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develop a passion
I was born and raised in Tokyo, where I devloped a strong passion for public transportation systems and large cities.
give a foundation
My liberal arts degree gave me a solid foundation in Intercultural understanding.
pursue a career
Growing up, I was always interested in cross-border trade, which led me to pursure a career in a general trading company.
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gain a perspective
Having lived in several countries, I have gained a unique perspective on world affairs.
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Eventually, I found myself working for small startup companies.