ビジネス英語 1/31-2/2, 2022

ビジネス英語 Lesson 49  Monday, January 31

◆ 今日はタカシがルーシーにassertive な主張をしていましたね。
(14:45)
Generally speaking, assertive communication can be a beneficial form of communication. It can improve relationships, establish boundaries or rules and it can also be beneficial for mental health.

(assertive 〔意見・要求・感情などの表現が〕自信に満ちた態度の、積極的な、断定的な、断言する)

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ビジネス英語 Lesson 50  Tuesday, February 1
◆ プレゼンテーション資料についてフィードバックしていましたね。
(14:44)
Presentations, especially in another language can be stressful. But with lots of preparation and practice, it becomes much easier. Knowing your material inside and out is key.

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ビジネス英語 Lesson 51  Wednesday, February 2

(4:28)
This is way too long. It should just be a brief description about the attachment.

(5:23)
Well it's not clear what he wants to do and he should also be clear about what he wants Lucy to do. Also how does he know that there are many improvements necessary. It lacks confidence.

◆ ジェニーさんはプレゼンテーションについてどんな経験がありますか?
(13:51)
Well, I think in the U.S., we start learning how to give presentations while we're quite young. So we get used to it. The more I'm prepared, the less I'm nervous. And by giving more and more presentations over the years, it doesn't seem quite so unnatural to me anymore.