Friday, February 29, 2008

Lesson 19:Role Play on meeting

Monday role play activity:

As the tourism industry in Hida region blooms, the company decides to build a new hotel in Hida area.

Our company’s goals:
· Attract travelers from around the world to live in our hotel.
· Allow travelers to experience traditional Japanese culture.
· Show them the beauty and tradition of Hida area.
· To make a profit.

Role assignment:

Chairperson: Me (Ada)

Item 1 (guest): Mr. Kobayashi
Item 2 (image): Mr. Kitamura
Item 3 (décor): Mr. Nishino
Item 4 (facilities): Mr. Segi
Item 5 (restaurants): Mr. Kaito
Item 6 (services): Mr. Omori

Remember to go over your notes. You are allowed to write the phrases on a piece of paper. Do not flip your notes to find the suitable phrases on Monday’s role play. Write them down on a piece of paper and be handy on Monday.

You can use whiteboard for your presentation (please use the board; it would be helpful for everyone) and all of you should make notes during the meeting.

Study the model that I have given you.
  • introduce the subject
  • present ideas and alternatives
  • preference
  • ask for opinion
  • etc....depends on situation

You can make point form notes or you can write a paragraph.


The presenter will stand at the front when presenting.


Using item #1 for example:

To begin, explain which item you are responsible of. Then, you can present all ideas or alternatives (about 2-5, more is better in case if someone objects to your preference) that you can think of (such as attracting families and tour groups or attracting couples and elder people).
You can use multiple combinations, but keep in mind with the hotel’s goals. If you have other good ideas, please use it; it doesn’t have to be ideas from the handout. After that, explain the pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of each idea. Then, state your preference with reasons to back up. Then ask for the group’s opinion.

Both classes will start at 10am on Monday.

It will last one to two hours depending on the situation.

If you have any questions, please email me.

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