| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Introduction to course and text | Student preparation:familiarise self with layout
of textbook (30 minutes).
What is ‘business English’?
Work-based communication skills.
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| 第2回 | Study strategies and pronunciation practice | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and memorise IPA symbols.
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Grammar and vocabulary of resume-writing.
Resumes and cultural differences.
Grammar practice: past & perfect tenses.
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| 第3回 | Writing a resume | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and memorise IPA symbols
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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
(40 minutes).
Main class aims:
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
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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 (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Grammar and vocabulary of apologies.
Key patterns: uses of ‘give’.
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| 第10回 | Conflict management | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and write office-based dialogue
(40 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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11回 | Socialising with co-workers | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and write office-based dialogue
(40 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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 discuss sample dialogues with partner
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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 (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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 (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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 (60 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Introduction to economics vocabulary.
Memorising key expressions.
Communication games (2). |
| 第16回 | Promotion | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare
next set of exercises and prepare questions about any grammar points not fully understood (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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 (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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 reflect on personal pronunciation difficulties
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Gender and culture.
Pronunciation: English vs Japanese vowels.
Dialogue-performance practice
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| 第19回 | Sexual harassment and power harassment | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on personal pronunciation difficulties
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Gender and culture.
Pronunciation: English vs Japanese vowels.
Dialogue-performance practice
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| 第20回 | Work celebrations | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflection on ways to expand vocabulary
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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
(40 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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 difficulties
(30 minutes).
Main class aims:
Vocabulary of welcoming visitors.
Grammar practice: ‘take/give/have a look’
Pronunciation practice:problem consonants 1
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| 第23回 | Naming conventions and business cards | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on differences in names around the world (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Names and cultural differences.
Key patterns: ‘feel free to’.
Economics and business vocabulary 2.
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| 第24回 | Taking and passing on messages | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on strategies for giving clear messages (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
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 (60 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
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 (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
Job market and cultural differences.
Grammar practice: ‘be being’
Pronunciation practice: reading the IPA.
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| 第27回 | Emails, faxes, online conferencing | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and reflect on strategies for effective dialogues (30 minutes).
Main class aims:
This week's business news topics.
Vocabulary and grammar of emails.
Key patterns: ‘what about?’, ‘miss’.
Dialogue-performance practice.
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| 第28回 | Questions and answers session, study review strategies | Student preparation:revise previous class, prepare next set of exercises and prepare questions about any vocabulary or expressions not fully understood (60 minutes).
Revision of key vocabulary and grammar.
Review of pronunciation points.
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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 (60 minutes).
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 grammar points not fully understood (60 minutes).
Revision of key vocabulary and grammar.
Review of cultural and pragmatic points.
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