WEEK 6 : Section1~5
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1.) Business Activity: Dealing with Questions for Presentations
Business Activity: Dealing with Questions
Inviting Questions
Are there any questions?
Does anyone have any questions?
If you have any questions, I can answer them now.
Checking Understanding
Sorry, I didn’t hear that. Can you say it again?
Sorry, I don’t understand the question.
Step 1: Let me check your question.
Step 2: You’re asking me...is that right?
Commenting on the Question
Thank you for the question.
That’s a good question.
That’s an interesting point.
Structuring your Answer
There are two parts to your question.
First...and for the second part...
Checking if You Answered the Question
Did that answer your question?
Have I answered your question?
Does that make sense?
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2.) Presentation: Student 1 Presentation
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3.) Meeting Roleplay: Controlling the Discussion in Meetings + Brainstorming (Student 5 Leading)
Meeting Roleplay 3: Brainstorming (*Please read "Guidelines for Brainstorming" before starting)
Background:
You are on a team to help employees stay healthy and productive. You need to find ways to encourage healthy behaviors like sleeping well and eating a good diet. You also need to stop unhealthy behaviors like smoking and eating too much. You have a small budget to do this.
Goal:
Find ways to encourage healthy habits, like getting enough sleep and eating well. Find ways to stop unhealthy habits, like smoking and eating too much. You have a small budget for this.
*Guidelines for Brainstorming
You can start by sharing vague ideas with the group. You should not prepare to present a super clear idea. When you begin the meeting, everyone will discuss the vague ideas and build on them, until they become much clearer and the group can evaluate them. Hopefully, toward the end of the Meeting Roleplay, there will be some clearer, well-developed and evaluated ideas for completing the Meeting Roleplay Goal.
(Japanese Translation of Guidelines Follow Below:)
*ブレインストーミングのガイドライン
最初は曖昧なアイデアをグループと共有することから始めてください。はっきりとしたアイデアを準備して発表する必要はありません。ミーティングを始めたら、全員でその曖昧なアイデアについて話し合い、徐々に明確にしていき、グループが評価できるようにします。ミーティングロールプレイの終盤には、ミーティングロールプレイの目標を達成するための、より明確でよく練られたアイデアがいくつか出てくることが望ましいです。
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
CONTROLLING THE DISCUSSION IN MEETINGS FUNCTIONS AND KEY PHRASES
Introducing the Subject
We’re here to talk about (topic).
We need to discuss (topic).
Keeping to the Right Subject
We’re getting off the subject.
Can we come back to that later?
Changing the Subject
I think we’ve finished this point.
Can we move to the next point?
Concluding and Summarizing
I think that’s everything.
I will send a summary by email.
Thank you for coming, everyone. Goodbye.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
BRAINSTORMING IDEAS FUNCTIONS AND KEY PHRASES
Putting forward an idea
Could we (idea)?
I think we could (idea).
Maybe we could (idea)?
What if we tried (idea)?
Asking for clarification
I’m not sure what you mean by...
So, you’re saying...?
Do you mean...?
Clarifying the idea
Well, for example,...
I was thinking about...
Building on the idea
Maybe we could also...
Evaluating the idea
I think it has good points.
It’s not a bad idea.
We should think about it.
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4.) Business Discussion: Careers
Vocabulary List:
Career Path – The jobs someone takes to reach their career goals.
Job Satisfaction – How happy a person is with their work.
Promotion – Moving up to a higher job.
Networking – Building relationships with other professionals.
Skill Set – The skills a person has for a job.
Mentorship – A relationship where an experienced person helps someone less experienced.
Work-Life Balance – The balance between work and personal life.
Performance Review – A formal look at how well someone is doing their job.
Freelance – Working independently for different clients, not one employer.
Job Market – The number of jobs available in a certain area or industry.
Careers Article:
Choosing a career path can be exciting and challenging. People think about their skills, what jobs they enjoy, and how to reach their goals. Many people look for promotions and find mentors to help them grow. Networking is important for finding new opportunities. But it’s also important to have a good work-life balance to avoid stress. With the rise of freelance work, many people are choosing to work independently. Keeping skills updated is essential in today’s changing job market.
Discussion Questions:
What’s important to you when choosing a career path?
How do you balance work and personal life?
Have you had a mentor in your career? How did they help?
What are the biggest challenges in today’s job market?
How important is job satisfaction to you?
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5.) Casual Discussion: Weather
Vocabulary List:
Forecast – A prediction of the weather.
Climate – The usual weather in a place over a long time.
Temperature – How hot or cold it is.
Humidity – The amount of water in the air.
Precipitation – Rain, snow, or other water that falls from the sky.
Drought – A long period with no rain.
Heatwave – A long period of very hot weather.
Breeze – A light wind.
Storm – A strong wind with rain, thunder, or lightning.
Meteorologist – A scientist who studies weather.
Weather Article:
Weather affects our daily lives. It helps us decide what to wear or what activities we can do. Some people love sunny weather, while others enjoy a cool breeze. Weather forecasts help us prepare for rain, snow, or heatwaves. In places with extreme weather, like storms or droughts, people need to get ready in advance. Meteorologists study the weather to help us understand and prepare for different weather conditions.
Discussion Questions:
What kind of weather do you like the most? Why?
How do you check the weather forecast? Is it usually accurate?
Have you experienced extreme weather like a storm or heatwave? How did you handle it?
What challenges does climate change cause in your region?
How does weather affect your mood or productivity?
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