| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Introduction to course and text | Student preparation:familiarise self with layout
of textbook.
What is ‘business English’?
Work-based communication skills.
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| 第2回 | Study strategies and pronunciation practice | Student preparation:familiarise self with general
content of textbook.
Identifying goals and weaknesses.
The International Phonetic Alphabet.
Varieties of English.
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| 第3回 | Writing a resume | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and memorise IPA symbols.
Grammar and vocabulary of resume-writing.
Resumes and cultural differences.
Grammar practice: past & perfect tenses.
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| 第4回 | Writing an application letter | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and prepare own resume.
Vocabulary of resume-writing.
Register in speaking and writing.
Pronunciation practice: weak vowels.
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| 第5回 | Preparing for a job interview | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and reflect on job interview strategies.
Grammar and vocabulary of interviews.
Interviews and cultural differences.
Practising interview techniques.
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| 第6回 | Attending a job interview | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and practise transcription using IPA.
Key patterns: ‘I wonder’; ‘suit’.
Pronunciation practice: writing the IPA.
Politeness in Japanese and English.
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| 第7回 | First day at work | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and devise sample interview dialogue.
Grammar and vocabulary of interviews.
Grammar practice:助動詞+have+過去分詞.
Key patterns: get/be used to.
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| 第8回 | Getting to know the workplace | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and reflect on formality strategies in Japanese.
Formality and informality.
Pronunciation practice: liaison.
Practising introductions.
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| 第9回 | Trouble with the boss | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and reflect on formality strategies in English.
Grammar and vocabulary of apologies.
Key patterns: uses of ‘give’.
Dialogue-writing: an introduction.
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| 第10回 | Conflict management | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and prepare office-based dialogue scenario.
Grammar practice: ‘by’ vs. ‘until’
Key patterns: uses of ‘give’.
Dialogue-writing practice.
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| 第11回 | Socialising with co-workers | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and write office-based dialogue.
Vocabulary of arranging get-togethers.
Grammar practice: ‘used to’ (過去形の用法).
Key patterns: uses of ‘settle’.
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| 第12回 | Managing work and leisure | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and practise sample dialogues with partner.
Socialising and cultural differences.
Pronunciation practice: accent and stress.
Dialogue-performance practice.
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| 第13回 | Describing your work | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and extend IP transcription to phrase level.
Vocabulary of expressing emotions.
Grammar practice: ‘look’, ‘feel’, ‘taste’,‘sound’
Further points about the IPA.
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| 第14回 | Comparing jobs | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and reflect on personal listening weaknesses.
Key patterns: uses of ‘mean’.
Dictation practice: intelligent listening.
Communication games (1)
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| 第15回 | Mid-term revision, questions and practice exercises | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and prepare questions about any vocabulary not fully
understood.
Introduction to economics vocabulary.
Memorising key expressions.
Communication games (2).
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| 第16回 | Promotion | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and prepare questions about any grammar points not fully
understood.
Talking about plans for the future.
Grammar practice: ‘go’ + 形容詞/過去分詞.
Pronunciation practice: abbreviated forms.
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| 第17回 | Study leave | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and practise pronunciation by reading out dialogues aloud.
Key patterns: ‘it’s (high) time’.
Dictation practice: phonetic writing.
Dialogue-writing practice.
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| 第18回 | Standing up for yourself | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and try to memorise sections of dialogues.Vocabulary and grammar of refusals.
Grammar practice: ‘shall I’ vs ‘shall we/let’s’
Key patterns: ‘sound like’.
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| 第19回 | Sexual harassment | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on personal pronunciation difficulties.
Gender and culture.
Pronunciation: English vs Japanese vowels.
Dialogue-performance practice
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| 第20回 | Celebrations | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflection ways to expand vocabulary.
Vocabulary and grammar of congratulating.
Grammar practice: ‘get’+ ‘目的語’ + ‘過去分詞’
Strategies for expanding vocabulary.
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| 第21回 | Discussing the economy | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and review new vocabulary from all previous classes.
Economics and business vocabulary 1.
Key patterns: ‘manage’.
Pronunciation practice: dipthongs.
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| 第22回 | Liaising with other companies | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on personal pronunciation difficultiesVocabulary of welcoming visitors.
Grammar practice: ‘take/give/have a look’
Pronunciation practice:problem consonants 1
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| 第23回 | Names and business cards | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on differences in names around the world.
Names and cultural differences.
Key patterns: ‘feel free to’.
Economics and business vocabulary 2.
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| 第24回 | Taking messages | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on strategies for giving clear messages.
Vocabulary and grammar of messages.
Grammar practice: ‘as soon/much as possible’
Pronunciation practice:problem consonants 2.
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| 第25回 | Telephone English | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on listening difficulties posed by phones.
Telephoning and cultural differences.
Key patterns: ‘ask someone to’.
Dialogue-writing practice.
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| 第26回 | Job-changes and transfers | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and ensure IPA fully memorised.
Job market and cultural differences.
Grammar practice: ‘be being’
Pronunciation practice: reading the IPA.
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| 第27回 | Email and faxes | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on strategies for effective dialogues.
Vocabulary and grammar of emails.
Key patterns: ‘what about?’, ‘miss’.
Dialogue-performance practice.
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| 第28回 | Questions and answers | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and review own notes from all previous classes paying particular attention to new vocabulary.
Class discussion of points arising from previous lessons
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| 第29回 | Summary and review of first part of course. | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and prepare questions about any vocabulary or expressions not fully understood.
Revision of key vocabulary and grammar.
Review of pronunciation points.
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| 第30回 | Summary and review of second part of course. | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and prepare questions about grammatical points not fully understood.
Revision of key vocabulary and grammar.
Review of cultural and pragmatic points.
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