
今日の議題は、新製品の営業戦略。ケンが議長になって、みんなの意見を聞いています。すると、遅刻をしてきたスニルから、「大型受注には、運送費の値引きを提案するよ」 との発言が。ケンも賛成しています。スニルの参加を待ったのは正解でしたね。
Today's Point
今日のポイント
今日は会議で「提案」するための表現を学習します。


○ “I suggest a reduction in shipping costs for large purchases.”
○ “I suggest reducing shipping costs for large purchases.”
○ “I suggest that we reduce shipping costs for large purchases.”
× “I suggest to reduce shipping costs for large purchases.”

Story of the Day
今日のストーリーI suggest reducing shipping costs.
Hannah : Looks like we have everyone here. | ハンナ : みんな揃ったようね。 |
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Ken : Great. Let’s get started. First of all, thank you everyone for joining the call. I wanted to discuss with you about the sales strategy for our new product. What do you think, Hannah? |
ケン : よし、始めましょう。 まず、みんな、会議に参加してくれてありがとう。 みんなと、新製品の営業戦略について話し合いたいと思います。 ハンナ、どう思う? |
Hannah : So far, our sales are above expectations. I think we are on the right track. |
ハンナ : 今のところ、売上は予想を超えてますね。 今のやり方で正しいと思うわ。 |
Ken : I see. What about you, Sunil? | ケン : なるほど。スニルはどう? |
Sunil : We are finding that our prices are not competitive. I suggest reducing shipping costs for large purchases. |
スニル : われわれの製品は、価格の競争力が低いと思うんだ。 大型受注には、運送費を値引することを提案するよ。 |
Ken : I think that’s a good idea. | ケン : それはいいアイディアだと思うな。 |
Quick Advice
ワンポイント・アドバイス

『提案』を表す表現の違い:
“suggest” -相手の意思決定に「助言」を与える提案
✔ I suggest extending the release date. | 「公表日を延期することを提案します」 |
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“propose” -相手の意思決定を促す強い提案
✔ I propose that we put an ad on television. | 「テレビに広告を出すことを提案します」 |
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“recommend”-相手が知らないこと、相手にとって有益なことを勧める提案
✔ I recommend this vendor. | 「この業者をお勧めします」 |
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Key Phrase
キーフレーズRepeat after your teacher.
I suggest _________.
Vocabulary / Expression
ボキャブラリーと表現Repeat after your teacher.
- expectations
- on the right track
- reducing
- recommend
- large
Exercise A
エクササイズ ARead the conversation aloud with your teacher. Fill in the blanks with a, b and c.
After that, fill in the blanks with your own words and practice the conversation with your teacher.

Ken : What do you think about our business strategy, Sunil? |
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Sunil : I suggest ______. (a. we invest more in green energy b. cutting labor costs c. we focus on expanding in the Southeast Asian markets) |
Ken : I ______. (a. agree b. like that idea c. don’t agree with that) |
Exercise B
エクササイズ B (Vocabulary Building)Choose the correct word from the box.
- expectations
- on the right track
- reducing
- recommend
- large
- Sales are steadily increasing. I think we are __ ___ _____ _____.
- Many people _______ this restaurant because of the delicious food.
- You owe him $1,000? That’s a _____ amount of money!
- I suggest ______ the overhead cost.
- You have done well with your job. You have met our __________.
Exercise C
エクササイズ CSituation : Your company wants to increase sales of the new smartphone. Talk with your co-worker and get suggestions.
