2013.05.31
Tip 31 ”labor-intensive industries” 無料ビジネス英語学習
無料ビジネス英語学習 Words & Phrases 第31弾は、”labor-intensive industries” です。
“labor-intensive industries” の意味、分かりますか？
ずばり日本語でいうと、 「労働集約型産業」 のことなんですね。
接客応対のように、事業をする上で人の労働力に対する依存度が高い産業を指します。
Bizmatesのようなトレーナーからビジネス英語を学ぶオンライン英会話サービスも
“labor-intensive industries” に含まれますね。
この単語を知ってるとすぐ意味が伝わるのですが、これを説明しようとするとすごく長くなってしまいますよね。
ぜひ覚えておいてください！
Hello and welcome to this Bizmates words and phrases
video series for Japanese businesspeople.
And today's word is labor-intensive industries.
Has that real business sound, doesn't it?
Yes. But before that, let's do our usual test.
Do you remember?
I said...
I have this great idea for a new product.
And you say?
That's right. You should say,
But is it scalable?
And I'll say,
Actually I never thought of that.
Good question.
OK, I hope you were able to get that.
OK, let's go on to labor-intensive industries.
What does this mean?
OK. Well, let me give you an example first.
So if I ask Taro, you know, I wanna...
I'm talking to Taro about some current business news.
And I say Taro you know,
I think this year is going to be tough for many industries.
And Taro says: Yes, I think so,
especially for industries that have many workers,
like electronics and clothing.
Hey it's a....
I can understand what he means. Yeah, OK.
So many companies or industries that have many employees.
It's gonna be more difficult for them.
It's a good answer.
Good point Taro. But it's a little long.
It's kind of there are too many words in here.
So a more natural style to say this,
would be like this.
So I think this year is going to be tough for many industries.
And Taro says: Yes, especially for labor-intensive industries.
Woah!
Taro, where did you learn that big word?
OK. So especially if you're an advanced learner,
and you use words like this.
You know yes, especially for labor-intensive industries.
Really makes you sound like...
One. Your English is really good.
You're knowledgeable of business.
And you're having a very intellectual business discussion.
OK, so let's look at pronunciation.
It should be...
Yes, with a pause.
And just especially for labor-intensive industries.
Yes, especially for labor-intensive industries.
You try.
And let's try it with my sentence.
I think this year is going to be tough for many industries.
OK, were you able to do that?
All right, so practice it again at home.
And for homework,
Please give me an example
of a labor-intensive industry.
Look it up on the Internet, ask your colleagues.
Ask your friends.
Give me an example of a labor-intensive industry,
next time we meet.
OK, we'll see you. Thank you.
video series for Japanese businesspeople.
And today's word is labor-intensive industries.
Has that real business sound, doesn't it?
Yes. But before that, let's do our usual test.
Do you remember?
I said...
I have this great idea for a new product.
And you say?
That's right. You should say,
But is it scalable?
And I'll say,
Actually I never thought of that.
Good question.
OK, I hope you were able to get that.
OK, let's go on to labor-intensive industries.
What does this mean?
OK. Well, let me give you an example first.
So if I ask Taro, you know, I wanna...
I'm talking to Taro about some current business news.
And I say Taro you know,
I think this year is going to be tough for many industries.
And Taro says: Yes, I think so,
especially for industries that have many workers,
like electronics and clothing.
Hey it's a....
I can understand what he means. Yeah, OK.
So many companies or industries that have many employees.
It's gonna be more difficult for them.
It's a good answer.
Good point Taro. But it's a little long.
It's kind of there are too many words in here.
So a more natural style to say this,
would be like this.
So I think this year is going to be tough for many industries.
And Taro says: Yes, especially for labor-intensive industries.
Woah!
Taro, where did you learn that big word?
OK. So especially if you're an advanced learner,
and you use words like this.
You know yes, especially for labor-intensive industries.
Really makes you sound like...
One. Your English is really good.
You're knowledgeable of business.
And you're having a very intellectual business discussion.
OK, so let's look at pronunciation.
It should be...
Yes, with a pause.
And just especially for labor-intensive industries.
Yes, especially for labor-intensive industries.
You try.
And let's try it with my sentence.
I think this year is going to be tough for many industries.
OK, were you able to do that?
All right, so practice it again at home.
And for homework,
Please give me an example
of a labor-intensive industry.
Look it up on the Internet, ask your colleagues.
Ask your friends.
Give me an example of a labor-intensive industry,
next time we meet.
OK, we'll see you. Thank you.
