Visiting a client (Module5.5)
A: Hi. I’m Suzanne Jones.
B: Hello, Suzanne, I’m Masaru Takashi-thanks very much for coming
A: You’re welcome.
B: Please have a seat.
A: Thanks
B: Now, can I get you something? Would you like a coffee? Or a tea perhaps?
A: A coffee would be great, thanks. White, no sugar.
B: OK, now where should we start?
A: I think it’s probably a good idea if you tell me about your situation and I’ll see if we can help. What are your plans for the next year?
B: OK, well basically, we are going to open an office in the US next year.
A: Right.. Where will the office be?
B: Just outside Dayton, Ohio and we have five people from this office who are going to move to the USA to work there.
A: There are five of them, right?
B: Yes.
A: And how old are they?
B: Oh, late 20s, early 30s… Now the problem is they do not speak English.
A: Did they study at school?
B: Yes, a bit maybe, but really they are beginners.
A: OK, no problem, we can arrange some classes for them.
B: Can the classes be here? That would be more convenient for us.
A: We can arrange classes here if you like.
B: Oh good. Now, how many weeks will they need?
A: Well, that’s very hard to say at the moment. The teacher will have to meet them, talk to them and see what they need to learn…maybe six months… maybe more.
It depends on many things. How many lessons do you want a day?
B: Two or three hours.
A: That will be fine… we can make a lot of progress.
B: How much will it cost?
A: I’m not sure exactly- but I will talk to the financial director and we can send you an estimate.
B: OK, well, thanks for coming along today. Is there anything else you need to know?
A: No, that’s all for the moment… Thanks for letting me come and we will be in touch.
B: OK. I look forward to seeing you again. Goodbye.
A: Goodbye