ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（3）
10月2日(水)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（3）
4月3日(水)
The conversation between Yuna and Harish transitions to Yuna's training in Silicon Valley. When Yuna talks about her goals, Harish makes a suggestion.
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What does Harish think is the best way to learn about investing in startups?
-He thinks the best way is to attend pitch events.
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Enough about Silicon Valley. Let's discuss your assignment. What aspects would you like to explore during your stay?
-I'd like to gain insight into the process of investing in startups. Additionally, I'd like to understand the criteria and focus areas that go into investing.
-Sounds great. Understanding these aspects will lead you to explore the ecosystem. I think the best way is to attend pitch events.
-Piche events. The events where startups pitch their ideas to potential investors?
-Yes. Startups present their service or product ideas to investors, and investors explore which companies to support. I'll be attending a pitch day in Palo Alto next Wednesday. So why don't you join me?
-Thank you. I'd love to.
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aspect 点・側面
explore 探求・検討する
gain insight into を深く把握する・の理解を深める
criteria 基準
pitch 短いプレゼン
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gain sight into ... / gain insights into
- I'd like to gain insight into the process of investing in startups.
- You can gain insight into the local culture with this book.
with this book = by reading this book - I'd like to gain insight into the latest accounting regulations at this seminar.
I want to learn about the ins and outs of investing in startups.
*ins and outs 一部始終; 詳細
I want to delve into the process of investing in startups.
*delve into 掘り下げる, 突っ込む, 深く知る
ｰｰｰ
What aspects would you like to explore during your stay?
- I want to customize myself to design thinking so as to find solutions to problems and understand the creative mindset.
-I'm interested in hearing from active professionals about the differences between Silicon Valley's corporate culture and the conventional American corporate culture.
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Jenny, you are from Silicon Valley, right? What is your impression of the area?
- Yeah, I'm from San Jose which is the largest city in Silicon Valley. It's a multicultural area with a mild climate, and San Jose has a suburban feel with a bustling downtown area. There's also easy access to gorgeous mountains and the ocean side, or even San Francisco. Innovation is highly regarded especially with tech and the arts.
-Mmm.. urban life and nature. You can enjoy the best of both worlds.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（2）
10月1日(火)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（2）4月2日(火)
The conversation between Yuna from Tokyo and Harish from Silicon Valley Branch continues. The discussion shifts to how people collaborate in Silicon Valley.
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How does the innovation ecosystem operate in Silicon Valley?
-It operates in a way where all the different parts of the technology and business world collaborate.
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The people working here are innovative and take pride in collectively shaping the future of the earth. It's an unparalleled ecosystem.
-Ecosystem. When I hear the word, a forest comes to mind. Are you saying Silicon Valley is similar to an ecosystem in a forest?
- Yes. In the case of a forest, it refers to a system where organisms and plants within the same natural area influence and depend on each other. In Silicon Valley, we call it an innovation ecosystem. All the different parts of the technology and business world collaborate. This includes tech companies, startups, venture capitalists.
-And universities, research centers, lawyers, accountants.
-Exactly. These professional groups and infrastructures foster a spirit of collaboration and entrepreneurship and create a virtuous circle.
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*forest
*similar
take pride in
collectively 集団で
unparalleled 他に類のない <> paralleled
organism
venture capitalist 新規事業の投資か
foster
entrepreneurship < entrepreneur
virtuous circle
--- Are you saying...?
- Are you saying Silicon Valley is similar to an ecosystem in a forest?
- Are you saying that you disagree with the proposal?
- Are you saying there is a chance for negotiations with the client?
Are you suggesting that Silicon Valley is like an ecosystem in a forest?
You're indicating that Silicon Valley is akin to an ecosystem in a forest?
akin to 同種で, 類似して
Having similar properties, characteristics, or aspects to something; analogous to something.
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These professional groups and infrastructures foster a spirit of collaboration and entrepreneurship and create a virtuous circle.
-You say that the Silicon Valley ecosystem consists of professional groups and infrastructure. What are the infrastructures you're referring to?
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To create a thriving environment, there is a need for a mechanism that allows professionals to meet and exchange ideas. What kind of systems are in place in Silicon Valley?
4月からの再放送、我ながら激しいタイポに驚きです(__;)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（1）
9月30日(月)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（1）4月1日(月)
Hi everyone. Welcome to the show. I'm Jenny Silver and I was born in New Jersey in the US. I've also lived in California, Illinois, Michigan and Florida. After graduating from university where I majored in English and Asian studies, I worked at a video game retail company in California. I'm looking forward to hosting the show with Mr. Shibata.
We want to aim for a program that is both enjoyable and helpful.
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Yuna, a trainee from the Tokyo headquarters of a general trading company arrives at a Silicon Valley office to meet her local contact, Harish from the startup investment department. After brief self-introductions, they engage in a wide-ranging conversation about Silicon Valley.
What area does Silicon Valley refer to?
-It refers to an extensive region in the southern part of the SanFrancisco Bay Area.
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So, Yuna. What are your first impressions of Silicon Valley?
-Well, my impression is that it's more of a suburban town than a futuristic city. It's a bit early to judge, but I was imagining a more urban atmosphere with high-rise buildings. There's a resort like ambience to the place with the abundant greenery and offices scattered around.
-A suburban feel, I see. You may already know this, but Silicon Valley doesn't refer to a specific city, but an extensive region in the southern part of the Sanfrancisco Bay Area. In total, It's about the same size as Shikoku.
-Really? But the population is around three million right? That's similar to Osaka city in Japan. No wonder it gives a spacious impression.
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It refers to an extensive region in the southern part of the SanFrancisco Bay Area.
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futuristic
high rise building
ambience
abundant
scattered around => 点在して/散在して
refer to
no wonder 通りで～だ
---No wonder + ...
- No wonder it gives a spacious impression.
=It's no wonder that it gives a spacious impression. - No wonder the final presentation was excellent.
>> Practice makes perfect. - No wonder she became fluent in Spanish in a short time.
*became fluent in…
It comes as no surprise that it feels open and spacious.
=> It's not surprising...
It's understandable why it comes off as expansive.
* come off … のように見える
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>> more of a suburban town than a futuristic city.
I was impressed by the breathtaking view with tall skyscrapers filling the skyline. I like an attractive of various architectural designs from different eras.
ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（3-8）
9月27日(金) Brett Klein
This time, we invited Brett Klein, a company executive who has worked in both large corporations and startups. His insights into technological innovation form an engineer’s perspective were quite refreshing for someone like me with a humanities background. Correct me if I’m wrong, but you are not a science person either, are you?
-You’re right. I’m more of a creative type which is why I felt like I was transported to another world while listening to him talk. For example, Brett explained computer processors, which he calls the brains of electronic chips and systems. It reminded me how semiconductors are used in such a wide range of electronic devices.
-Indeed. Semiconductors have become essential for everyday lives.
-What resonated with me in his talk was the idea that the most important thing is the people you work with. To create something new, you need to have like-minded and passionate colleagues or bosses, right?
-I couldn’t agree more. Especially when creating something that doesn’t exist in the world, you need people from different backgrounds to come together, brainstorm with enthusiasm and persist through challenges.
-Right. And you need to bring it to the point where you can commercialize it and make a profit in the end. By the way, Brett gave us valuable advice on the auto presentation. Understanding your audience or customers is certainly important, isn’t it?
-Yes, and the same goes for our program. We always have to think about what the listeners need and what’s in it for them.
-Point taken. In this respect, it’s crucial to understand the needs of global companies. I believe that creating a program that addresses the global competences they are seeking will add value for our listeners.
Humanities 人文科学・文系
The humanities are areas of study that cover human cultures and society. This includes subjects like history, languages, philosophy, psychology and more.
Correct me if I wrong, but..
Is a way to start a sentence that means you’re not 100 percent sure that what you’re about to say is accurate. Some alternatives are, If I recall or If I remember correctly. Correct me if I’m wrong can also be used as a way to disagree with someone while giving them a chance to clear up any misunderstandings.
Science person
A science person is someone who works in the sciences or has a keen interest in knowledge when it comes to science. You can use other words instead of science to talk about preferences or where someone stands on a spectrum. For example, he’s a dog person, but he likes all kind of animals. This means he prefers dogs or loves dogs.
More of
When given an option or a range, you can use more of to indicate your preference. Let’s build on our previous example. Person A says, are you more of a cat person or dog person? And person B says, I love them both, but I’m more of a dog person. This means that if they had to choose one or the other, they would prefer dogs.
Like-minded 同じ志を持つ・思いを持つ
People who have similar thoughts or ideas, goals or values. Mr. Shibata said that in order to create something new, you need like-minded colleagues and bosses. Meaning colleagues and bosses who are on the same page, have goals in common or are interested in the same things.
Persist
To persist means to persevere. To get through a difficult situation or stay the course perhaps in a stubborn way, having an attitude of I’ll get through this no matter what. To persist through something means to keep that persistence until the very end. I talked about being able to persist through challenges in order to create something. This means having unwavering attitude of pushing through a challenge. It means being able to endure and overcome anything those challenges may present.
Commercialize
To commercialize means to organize in a way such as running a business to make a profit. Introducing a new product concept or service to the market. Mr. Shibata mentioned that when people create new things, they need to bring it to the point where you can commercialize it and make a profit in the end. He’s referring to the process of making that creation into something that can make a profit. The context of commercialize is important as it can sometimes mean to exploit or use in an unacceptable way in order to make a profit such as the commercialization of religious holiday.
The same goes for
Saying the same goes for someone or something means the same rules apply. The situation where circumstance is the same or true for both. A teacher might warn a student about cheating. That teacher might then turn to all of the other students and say the same goes for the rest of you. This means the teacher would like to repeat the same warning to all of the students.
What’s in it for
What’s in it for someone or something describes what is the benefit for someone or something. I mentioned we need to think about the listeners of this program and what’s in it for them. Meaning what would the listeners gain from the program? What would benefit our listeners, or what do they get out of listening to the program?
Point taken.
Point taken means, You have a good point. Interesting. Noted. It means understand what the speaker has said or suggested. Point taken can also be used to accept constructive criticism. If colleague A offers colleague B a mint, colleague B might say, point taken. Meaning that they understand colleague A is trying to say they have bad breath without being rude. In a meeting, if multiple employees offer feedback, the boss may say, points taken to acknowledge each person’s points that were made.
Global competency
A competency is a skill or ability done well or efficiently. Global competencies refer to measurable skills and abilities one mush have in order to be successful in interacting with people from all over the world such as speaking more than one language. Our program is called business English for global competence. Competence builds on these individual competencies for a broader understanding.
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Confirm
Can I just confirm?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but you’re not a science person either, are you?
To create something new, you need to have like-minded and passionate colleagues or bossed, right?
Understanding your audience or customers certainly important, isn’t it?
ð The implementation of the new software is going well. The IT department has reported minimal issues so far. Everyone seems to be comfortable with the new system, don’t they?
- Oh yes. Stuff training is almost complete. We can’t afford any mistakes during this tradition period. So, we’ll continue to monitor the situation closely.
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Thank you so much for listening and for all your hard work. Hey, I’m proud of you. It’s my absolute joy and honor to be your partner for this show and I hope our path will cross again very soon. Here’s to you! Cheers!
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（96）
9月26日(木)
Subject: Impressive revised presentation for ABC
Hi Takeru,
I just want to say that today’s presentation was very impressive. You effectively balanced client needs with our goals. I recognized the challenge we faced when ABC rejected our initial proposal. However, you’ve truly gone the extra mile in finding solutions for the sticking points. Regardless of the final outcome, your efforts have been commendable. Let’s continue making strides together.
Regards,
Sonia
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Commendable - deserving praise
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- Thank you for your nice words.
- I’m grateful for your positive feedback.
nice words=>
Compliment- a polite expression of praise or admiration
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Hi Sonia,
Thank you for your nice words. They’re incredibly encouraging. I understand that ABC may not accept all the terms outlined in our revised proposal. However, I remain optimistic that they’re still ample opportunity for both parties to find common ground. Rest assured that my team is fully committed to pursuing this until the very end.
Regards,
Takeru
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ご安心ください
Please be assured that〜
Please rest assured that〜
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Hey Phil, just wanted to commend you for how you’ve been leading this project. Your passion for our product has really come through strong. Above all, you drive has totally changed up our approach. Everyone’s on board now. Excellent job.
Takeru
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Above all, you drive has totally changed up our approach.
Above all - more so than anything else:
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Can I take your compliment at face value?
Can I take your compliment as genuine?
At face value -額面どおり
Genuine - truly what something is said to be; authentic
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Takeru-san,
Can I take your compliment at face value? Hearing your praise means a lot. I really stand behind our company’s products. A big round of applause to the product development team as well.
Phil.
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You handled that difficult client with such professionalism.
Your positive attitude really boosts morals around here.
I couldn’t have done it without the support of such an amazing team.
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So, today is the last email lesson of the year. What advice would you give to our listeners on writing emails in English?
-My advice is to use the emails from this program as templates and tailor them to your situation. Don’t forget to double check your spelling especially the recipient’s name. And lastly, make everything as easy as possible for the recipient by keeping emails clear and concise. Trust yourself.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（95）
9月25日(水)
Annic and Shoko reflect on the year and discuss what they’ll focus on for the coming year.
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What are the two trend that they’re going to follow?
-ESG and Green Finance.
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Reflecting on our achievements, we’ve had a successful year. However, we mustn’t become complacent especially with more international Banks showing interest in India.
-Yes, we can’t afford to let our guard down. Let’s keep an eye on developments and other Asian syndicated loan markets.
-Speaking of which, the next major trend in India could be ESG. It’s becoming increasingly important to promote sustainability and responsible business practices.
-I completely agree. Perhaps we should also consider focusing on green finance. They say India’s dedication to addressing climate change is half-baked, but we need to keep sight of the bigger picture.
-A good point. Let’s remember that staying adaptable and forward thinking will be key to our continued success.
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Reflect on
Complacent
Let one’s guard down
Keep an eye on
ESG -> environmental, social and government
Green finance
Keep sight of の視野を持ち続ける
Adoptable
Forward thinking
=> Let one’s guard down
- We can’t afford to let our guard down.
- Never let your guard down when it comes to cyber security.
- We shouldn’t lower our guard.
- It’s crucial that we remain vigilant.
Staying adaptable / forward thinking
All right, Anneck, speaking of staying adaptable, I’ll make sure to keep my survival skills sharp after making it through that thorough presentation without you. But how can I update my forward thinking ability? That might require some effort.
To start with, I’ll do some more research on green finance and also want to talk to people in the industry to get various perspectives. I’ll explore how I can contribute to a brighter future for our planet.
We got to see a lot of different scenarios, which is so important, because every situation is unique. Perhaps some biased, but I really enjoyed starting out the season in Silicon Valley, my hometown is. I think if you‘re well prepared and use your sense of observation with a healthy dose of empathy, like all of our protagonist, you can be successful anywhere in the world.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（94）
9月24日(火)
ABC bank is the proud winner of the syndicated loan house of the year award. Shoko stepping onto the stage to receive the trophy delivers a brief speech.
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How long has ABC bank been doing business in India?
-For over the three decades.
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Thank you all, thank you. We're truly honored and humbled to accept this prestigious award on behal of our bank. Over the past three decades, we've proudly been part of India's journey. We've expanded and stregthend our operations here by infusing large capital and hiring local talent. We regard this award as a testament to our unwavering dedication to this vibrant country. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that the success of syndicated loans is a collaborative effort. It's the collective diligence and dedication of managers and participants alike that have made this achievement possible. Together, through both competition and collaboration, let us continue to drive innovation and growth in the Indian loan market. Thank you all.
-An impressive speech, shoko. Your efforts have borne fruit in the end.
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infuse
testament
unwavering
vibrant
acknowledge
diligence
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bear bruit
*bear bore borne
- Your efforts have borne fruit in the end.
- Education is an investment in the future that may take time to bear fruit.
- Our innovative ideas are begining to bear furit.
Ultimately, your endevors have paid off.
Finally, your hard work has been rewarded.
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An inpressive speak, Shyoko.
- Great speach, Shyoko. Our hard work really paied off. I like how you gave credit to everyone involved. It shows we're all in this together.
- Nice one, Shoko. It's awesome to see our efforts recognized like this. Your shout out to teamwork was spot on. Let's keep things rolling and push innovation to the next level.
shout out：称賛、注目
be spot on：的を射ている、ぴったり「正確だ」「完璧だ」
- Hey Shoko, solid speech. Feels good to see our work acknowledged, huh? Your mention of competition and collaboration hit home, shows how dynamic our field is.
hit home「心に響く」「実感として理解される」
Today was a scene of an award acceptance speech. What do you think is important when giving a speech at such an occasion?
-Well, in addition to expressing gratitude to those who involved I think it's important to use it as an opportunity to share your thoughts with the participants. Shoko cleary made an impresson on the audience. If I had been a the award ceremony and heard Shoko's speech in the audience, I would have wanted to collaorate with ABC bank.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（93）
9月23日(月)
表彰式に参加
ABC bank continuing its wining streak after the loan for BIndi has been nominated for the Syndicated loan house of the year award by the Indian Loan Association. Annick and Syoko are attending the awards dinner. Nataline Kidman, director at the loan association, announces the winner.
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What are the factors that drive funding needs among corporations?
-Growing economy and foreign direct investment.
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Hello everyone. I trust many of you would agree that syndicated loans have become an integral part of corporate finacing in India. The growth is underpinned by the increase in both supply and demand. Banks in India have stronger capital and liquidity positions and corporations have stronger funding needs than before due to the grwoing economy and foreign direct invetment. This wouldn't have been possible without the tireless efforts of the managers and participants striving to make this syndicated loan market attractive for investment. Taking this opportunity, I'd like thank all of you here. Now, I'm truly honored to present the syndicated loan house of the year award. The shortlisted nominees are New York Bank, Bank of Frankfurt and ABC bank. And the award goes to ABC banck. Congraturations to ABC.
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integral
underpinned by < underpine 支持する, 確証する
liquidity
tireless たゆまぬ
shortlisted
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be underpinned by ...
- The growth is underpinned by the increase in both supply and demand.
*supply and demand - The success of the project is underpinned by a solid foundation of teamwork.
- The region's economy is underpinned by robust foreign direct investments.
The growth is supported by rising supply as well as demand.
The growth is sustained by the uptick in supply and demand.
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Hey everyone. Syndicated loans have become a big deal in corporate finance here in India.
And you know why? It's all about supply and demand ramping up. Banks in India are packing capital and liquidity and companies are hungry for funding, escpecially with the economy booming and all that foreign investment pouring in.
But let's not forget the real MVPs here. The managers and participants putting in serious effort to make this syndicated loan scene a hot spot for investment. So big thanks to all of you rockstars out there.
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the Syndicated loan house of the year award
なぜ「house」？
金融機関の象徴: 金融機関は、顧客の資産を預かり、融資を行い、様々な金融サービスを提供する場所です。この機能を、家族が生活する「家」に例えることで、金融機関が顧客にとって重要な存在であることを強調しています。
一体感の表現: シンジケートローンは、複数の金融機関が共同で融資を行うもので、一つのチームのように協力して一つの目標を達成します。このチームワークや一体感を、「家」という概念で表現することで、より分かりやすく説明することができます。
と。。。そうなのか？
ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（89）-（92）（3-7） 9月20日(金)
ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（3-7）
9月20日(金)
What does a good presentation or pitch start with?
-It starts with an understanding of the cusotmer or the sudience.
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I imagine that you must have made and still make many sales pitches in presentations. So what do you think makes a good sales pitch, what to investors of potential customers look for in a good presentation?
-This is such a great qustion and it has a number of really fun answers to it. So, I've certainly had some very memorable sales pitches, uh, both good and bad and I think the key thing is that I try to learn from each of them all the time. I think any good presentation or pitch, it starts with an understanding of the customer or the audience and you have to work back from there. So whether it's the radio show that we're producing for right now, we have to understand what the audience might be interested in and we have to try to provide some compelling content for that sudience so that they are interested in what we're doing. And so in every presentation, we think about the audience and we think about their values and we think about what they care about and so my style is to try to build some story telling into the presentation. So rather than just answer questions or present facts very dryly, I try to present them in such a way that we use a story together so that it keeps the audience interested in, hopefully. And I also like to make it a little bit more engaging with some back and forth discussion. And then, lastly, I'd like to include some humor. Maybe some jokes, or something like this. You can imagine that this style may have been a little surprising to the first Japanese engineers that I met when I first visited Japan. -Really? -Yeah. I think they were quite surprised but I do find that if a presenter is simply reading words off of a presentation, they may not be able to keep the interest of the audience and so there's some certain things that you can build in, but for anyone, that will be making a presentaion I would redommend starting off with understanding the audience first, clearly deciding on a couple of key messages that you want to convey during your presentaion. And then telling a story or several stories that help bring those messages to life and bring them to the audience in a very compelling manner. Of course, this is easier said than done. But if you're successful, you know, it is really compelling afterwords.
-That's very valuable advice for listners, too.
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sales pitch
A sales pitch is a speech, presentation or way of talking for the purpose of persuading someone to buy something, what you say to try to get someone to buy your service or product. There are different types of sales pitches that can reign from fromal presentations to the quick and informal elevator pitch, which is a brief sales pitch given in about the time it would take if a person were getting off on the next floor if you were riding in an elevator together.
work back from 遡って～～取り組む
To work backwards.
reverse-engineer
リバースエンジニアリング
分解/解析して模倣する
逆行分析《他社製品の設計思想・原理・構造などを調べること; ソフトウェア製品についてはそのプログラムを解析することも含む》.
reverse engineer
To know the answer or a goal and look back to see how to proceed to that answer or goal. To start at the end in order to figure out where to go from the begining.
compelling 人を引きつける・説得力のある
In this case, compelling means engaging, exciting or something that demants our attention. If something is compelling, it sparks interest and is able to keep hold of our interest or focus. You can't seem to get enough of it or it may inspire you. In example would be This was such a compelling book. I stayed up all night and could't put it down. Compelling as an adjective can also mean convincing, decisive or you feel you have no choie but to go along with it as in compelling evidence, which is evidence that is persuasive because it's strongly supported by facts and logic.
dryly 淡々と
If something is dry, it's matter of fact. It only sticks to the facts without emotion or creativity. Brett said rather than just answer questions, or present facts very dryly, meaning buluntly or perhaps in a boring way. I tried to present them in such a way that we use a story together so that it keeps the audience interesed. Be careful with context because dryly can also refer to how something is said by someone who has a dry sense of humore. This means that the person seems to display a lack of emotion while saying something funny. Usually something sarcastic.
Back and forth discussion
Taking turns. In a back and forth discuttion, person A speaks, then person B speaks, and so on.
start off with
To begin by doing something. To do something at the start.
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relatable 共感できる・親しみやすい
Incorporate stories or real life examples to make your points memorable and relatable.
overcrowd 過度に混雑させる
Keep slides simple and avoid overcrowding them with text.
consistant 一貫した
Use a consistent and professional design theme throughout the slides.
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*set a tone 流れを作る
Grab the audiences attention and set the tone for your presentaion in the first three minutes.
for anyone, that will be making a presentaion I would redommend starting off with understanding the audience first.