入門 ビジネス英語 11月号 リスニング用

Lesson 9

Naoya：Do you mind if I join you?
Jane：No, not at all. We were just talking about a Japanese restaurant in London.
Naoya：A Japanese restaurant? May I ask which one?
Jane：Wakuwaku in Chelsea. They serve authentic Japanese cuisine with some European twists.
Naoya：Ah, I went there the last time I was in London. Their Kaiseki, the multiple-course menu, was authentic but also innovative.
Jane：I know! Their ingredients are always fresh and their presentation is so artistic. I love it.

Do you mind if I join you?

Is it OK if I listen in?

I was impressed by the authentic Japanese tea house.

Let's take an innovative approach to publicity.

Sorry, but could I just have a word with you?
Sorry, but could I have a quick word with you?
Sorry, but could I have a quick chat with you?

Were you talking about restaurants?

I couldn't quite follow.
I didn't understand at all.

Baste the chicken with oil and roast it.

I love freshly baked bread.

The Japanese like grilled fish.

Would you like this bread toasted.

・Do you mind if I sit here?
・Is it OK if I sit here?

・Why don't we try an authentic Italian restaurant for a change?

・It's surprising that we received multiple offers from overseas investors.

・This is an innovative scheme for recycling food waste.

・We use only natural ingredients in our product.

・Your slides are so artistic.

Lesson 10

Naoya：They also specialize in wagyu beef steak.
Jane：I once had wagyu there. It was so tender and juicy. Do they use 100 percent Japanese beef?
Naoya：Yes, I'm sure they do. By the way, I'm Naoya. Nice to meet you.
Jane：I'm Jane. Pleased to meet you, Naoya.
Naoya：What brings you to this seminar, Jane?
Jane：I'm a freelance food writer, so I need to keep up with the latest trends in the industry.

What brings you to this seminar?

Why did you come to this seminar?

We specialize in tax advice on overseas investments.

It's vital to keep up with AI, artificial intelligence.

I'm not completely sure, but they should be.
I'm not entirely sure, but they should be.
I'm not 100 percent sure, but they should be.

The cattle are fed a highly specialized diet.

Fly the mushrooms in a little butter.

I can smell potatoes flying.

Don't boil the vegetables too long.

The pork should be stewed for 30 minutes.

・The company specializes in investment advice.

・Her soft and tender tone of voice fits our product image.

・What brings you to this exhibition?
・Why did you come to this exhibition?

・She is a freelance interpreter working for several companies.

・Sometimes it's not easy to keep up with changes in tax rates.

・According to the latest survey, both men and women are interested in skin care.

Lesson 11

Naoya：So, you're a food writer. What kind of articles do you write?
Jane：Anything related to food and nutrition including restaurant reviews. So, what do you do exactly, Naoya?
Naoya：I'm a marketing officer at Yoyogi Foods in Tokyo. Here's my card.
Jane：Thank you. European Division...is that the area you cover?
Naoya： Yes, I'm in charge of marketing for Europe. I'm trying to win market share and build name recognition for our brand in the region.

I'm in charge of marketing for Europe.
I'm responsible for marketing in Europe.

We need to win support from the shareholders.

We have good name recognition in Asia.

Sorry, but I've run out of cards.
Sorry, but My Buiness cards run out.

Would you mind giving me yours?
Could you give me yours?
May I have your, too?

This starter is delicious.

I find the food at that restaurant pretty heavy.
I find the food at that restaurant pretty light.

The dish is spicy rather than salty.
The dish is hot rather than salty.

They say the food in the canteen is sometimes awful.
They say the food in the canteen is sometimes terrible.

・I read an article about our merger with Harajuku Food.

・Regular exercise and balanced nutrition are both essential in order to stay fit.

・Here's a summary of consumer reviews of our products.

・I'm in charge of legal affairs.
・I'm responsible for legal affairs.

・We won the constract for the construction of the new stadium.

・Let's try to increase name recognition with a big campaign.

Lesson 12

Jane：Japanese food has become very popular recently. Business must have grown for you, too.
Naoya：That's true. Japanese food accounts for less than one percent of the UK's total food imports, though. So, there's more potential for growth.
Jane：Absolutely. By the way, what kind of work do you do in Europe?
Naoya：I'm involved in food trade fairs across Europe. You cover trade fair, right? Perhaps you could give me your opinion about how to make our stand more attractive.
Jane：I'd be happy to.

I'm involved in food trade fairs.
I'm working on the food trade fair in Milan.

The Americas account for more than two-thirds of our total sale.

Our company's shares have gone up across Asia.

Business is going well at the moment.

Business has slowed down a bit.

Beer and wine are fermented, but whisky and vodka are distilled.

It takes a couple of months to brew beer.

It is usually aged for about six months before shipping.

I prefer dry wine to sweet wine.

・Social welfare accounts for more than 30% of the total expenditure.

・I believe we have the potential to become a leader in the industry.

・What kind of organization is that?

・I'm involved in a big oil refinery project in Saudi Arabia.
・I'm working on a big oil refinery project in Saudi Arabia.

・Consumer spending remains weak across the country.

・In fact, we received an attractive offer from your competitor.

Lesson 13

Naoya：Excuse me. Is this the line for dessert?
Andy：I hope so. A long queue, isn't it? Everybody's flocking to the cakes. They're from Patisserie Madeleine, a famous local brand.
Naoya：No wonder. I don't think we've met before. I'm Naoya. I'm in charge of marketing for Europe at Yoyogi Foods in Tokyo. Pleased to meet you.
Andy：I'm Andy. The pleasure is mine. I'm a purchasing manager at Harrisons, a supermarket.

I don't think we've met before.
Have we met before?

I don't think we think each other.
Do we know each other?

No wonder this smartphone has become popular among young people.

Online purchasing accounts for 30 percent of our total sales.

We might have met somewhere before.

I'm sure we've met before.
but I can't remember where.
but I can't recall where.

There's a good conveyer belt sushi restaurant around the corner.

Would you prefer to leave out the wasabi?
Would you like it with or without wasabi?

The flavors of radish and flowers lessen the fishy smell and help digestion.
The flavors of radish and flowers mask the fishy smell and help digestion.

If you dip too much, you're only going to taste the soy sauce.

・There is a long line(queue) in front of the store to buy the new product.

・Ten of thousands of people flock to the trade fair every year.

・This dish is cooked using local ingredients.

・No wonder you're familiar with Italian culture.

・It is my great pleasure to be invited to this special occasion.

・We won purchased a property for our new office.

Lesson 14

Naoya：So, where are you based. Andy? Isn't Harrisons headquartered in Birmingham?
Andy：Yes. our headquarters is in Birmingham,but the purchasing division is centralized in London. So, I'm based here.
Naoya：I see. May I ask what kind of products you handle?
Andy：I'm in charge of purchasing Asian food, mainly from China and Thailand.
Naoya：That's interesting. Do you import Japanese food, too?
Andy：Of course. We import seasonings such as soy sauce and mirin.

Where are you based?
What city are you based in?

We're going to centralize our European operations in Paris.

This is a very delicate matter to handle.

Forgive my ignorance, but what kind of company is it?

Sorry, I mixed you up with another company.
Sorry, I confused you with another company.

Add some grated radish to the sauce.

Put up some tempura with your chopsticks.

Then did it in the sauce like this.

Many overseas visitors find the radish bitter, so I suggest you don't use too much.

・Our US headquarters was relocated to Silicon Valley.

・The purchasing division is headed by Mr. Bean.

・We have a centralized database center in Yokohama.

・The registered address is in Delaware, but we're based in New York.

・Let me handle the paperwork.

・This seasoning goes perfectly with the soup.

Lesson 15

Andy：we've been thinking about diversifying our Japanese line. UK consumers are becoming more aware of healthy eating.
Naoya：That's good news. We can offer you healthy foods including organic products.（We can supply you with healthy foods including organic products.）
Andy：What products would you recommended?
Naoya：Just as an example, how about soy products such as tofu or miso? They're an alternative source of protein to meat or even dairy. And it is said that soy products help lower blood pressure and keep cholesterol down.

We can offer you healthy foods.
We can supply you with healthy foods.

We'd like to diversify our customer base.

Can you think of any alternative suggestions?

I'm sure your customers would be interested in other products, too.

Off the top of head, it's about five kilograms.

・We should diversify our network in Africa.

・We became aware of the geopolitical risks in the region.

・That's the best price we can offer.

・Let's prepare an alternative plan just in case.

・Positive feedback from customers is a source of encouragement?

・Why don't we lower our prices to cope with the tough competition?

Lesson 16

Andy：Yes. I know the benefits of soy. We want our customers to know how life-changing such foods are. I'm afraid unhealthy food habits persist, though.
Naoya：Well, food culture doesn't change overnight. We should be patient.
Andy：That's true. Oh, sorry Naoya, but I need to go now. I'm flying to Bangkok tonight.
Naoya：Okay. I've really enjoyed talking to you.（It was really nice talking to you.）Here's my card. Have a good flight.
Andy：Thank you. Here's mine. Let's keep in touch.

I've really enjoyed talking to you.
It was really nice talking to you.

This project was of benefit to the whole community.

The award made our product famous overnight.

Oh, really Hopefully things will change.
Oh, really Hopefully things will get better.
Oh, really Hopefully things will improve.

I'll contact you soon.
I'll get in touch with you soon.

Udon noodles are thick wheat noodles. Soba noodles are thin buckwheat noodles.

Udon and soba can be served in a hot soup like ramen, or served chilled with a dipping sauce.

Zaru-soba is rinsed in cold water and served on a bamboo mat called a zaru. It's topped with nori.

Don't pour the sauce onto the zaru.

・The new factory brought benefit to the area.

・Joining this company was a life-changing event for me.

・The conservative corporate culture still persists.

・We need a patient approach to win this deal.

・The yen has fallen against the dollar overnight.

・We should keep in close touch with the lawyer.