FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（４６）

Theme

イベントで参加者の意見を聞く

After the successful events in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh, the three have come to Kuala Lumpur, their final destination.
Hiroshi speaks to one of the participants at the tasting event.

Listening point
What alternative ingredients does the participant suggest instead of Dorian?

Then answer is:
She recommends pandan as an alternative ingredient.

Dialogue

May I ask how you like the taste?

The durian-infused chocolate is bold and authentic.
It captures the essence of Malaysian flavors.

Great to hear.
Any areas where we can improve?

Well, I appreciate the boldness, but the durian flavor might be too intense for some. 
Perhaps, a milder version or a pandan-infused chocolate could cater to a broader audience.

Interesting.
Pandan is wildly used in Malaysia cuisine.
Do you think it pairs well with sweets?

It could be a perfect blend of sweetness and aromatic touch of Malaysian herbs.
We have pandan cakes for example.
Compared to durian, it's much milder, isn't it?

You make a valid point.
We'll explore options for more balanced flavor.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. 

Words and phrases

authentic: 本格的な。本物の。
boldness: 大胆さ。
intense: 味などが強い。強烈な。
pandan: パンダン
cater to: 要望などに応じる。
pair well with: ～とよく合う。

Business phrase of the day

Do you think it pairs well with sweets?
スイーツとの相性はとてもいいと思いますか？
pair well with: ～とよく合う。pairはここでは動詞。

特定のチーズはフルーティなジャムと相性がとてもよいというのは本当ですか？
Is it true that certain cheeses pair well with fruity jams?

新鮮なハーブはパスタとよく合います。
Fresh herbs pair well with pasta dishes.

Alternative expressions

pair well withの違う表現

Would it go well with something sweet.
Is it a good match with desserts?

Upgrade your communication skills

テーマ：補足説明する。

Durian emits a strong odor, so we consider it carefully.
We discover that there are durian-based chocolates and cakes in Southeast Asia, so we thought just adding a subtle flavor would be acceptable.

As for pandan, we were aware that it's a common ingredient in dishes throughout Southeast Asia, but we weren't convinced that it would match with matcha flavor.
It could enhance the aroma and taste of our chocolate.