Work Conversation
- 1きょうは、しごとのことではなしがあります。
今日は、仕事のことで話があります。
Today, I have something to talk about regarding work.
- 2あたらしいプロジェクトがはじまりますので、みんなでじゅんびをしましょう。
新しいプロジェクトが始まりますので、みんなで準備をしましょう。
A new project will start, so let's all prepare for it.
- 3まず、やくわりをきめるひつようがあります。
まず、役割を決める必要があります。
First, we need to decide on the roles.
- 4だれがなにをするかをはなしあいましょう。
誰が何をするかを話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss who will do what.
- 5それから、きげんもきめましょう
それから、期限も決めましょう
After that, let's set the deadlines.
Coaching notes
This is a workplace conversation introducing a new project. The atmosphere is collaborative, emphasizing teamwork to prepare and plan roles and deadlines.
Pronunciation focus
- 今日は (きょうは) — きょう should be clearly pronounced, avoid blending with は
- プロジェクト — the 'j' sound is softer, more like 'zh'
- 役割 (やくわり) — やくわり, keep や clipped and short
- 話し合いましょう (はなしあいましょう) — merge は and な slightly for smoother flow
- 期限 (きげん) — ensure き is not overly voiced
Rhythm & pacing
The sentences have a formal but casual tone, with clear pauses after each major step, ideal for practicing phrase by phrase.
Key grammar
- 〜ので = because, indicating reason
- まず = first, to sequence actions
- 必要があります = a necessity (polite form)
- それから = and then, to add sequential actions
Natural speech features
- みんなで may be softened and pronounced quickly
- 決める may blend slightly with the こ of こと
Practice strategy
Listen to the audio twice to understand the tone, then shadow each sentence separately. Pay attention to how roles and deadlines are discussed, focusing on smooth transitions.
Common mistakes
- Merging phrases too quickly — pause at natural breaks
- Omitting politeness markers like ましょう
- Mispronouncing the project-related terms due to uncommon vocabulary
Practice shadowing on the go
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