Today’s speech is next the (3) (4)dialogs, these are one talking about childcare.
Topic
A Word of Encouragement for Someone You Care About,
Casual Suggestions,
Suggestion with suggest should and Strong suggestion with Propose.
(1)Jake and Sara are talking about a break.
a Don’t push yourself too hard, OK? I know you want to do well, but your health comes first.
b I just feel like I am barely keeping up. What if I mess up my midterms?
a Hey, you are one of the smartest people in our class. You explain things even the professor makes seem complicated. You have already done the work. Trust yourself.
b You really think so?
a Absolutely, You don’t need to worry about those exams.Just get some sleep. Your brain works best when you are rested.
key sentence don’t push yourself too hard, OK?
take it easy. try to get some rest.
Be kind to yourself.
take care of yourself, OK? don’t be too hard on yourself.
if you need anything, I am here.
I am sorry to hear that. Why don’t you take the rest of the day off,? Go home, and try to get some rest. We will take care of things here.
(2)Ethan and Jennifer are talking about burgers.
a Hey, Jennifer. You look kind of bored. Everything OK?
b Yeah, Japanese culture Club got canceled. So now I have nothing to do. I was really looking forward to it.
a Oh, that,’s shame. What were you guys doing today?
b We were supposed to practice making onigiri for the cultural fair.
a Well, since you are suddenly free, how about grabbing for a burger at Sunset Shake?
b From onigiri to burgers?
a Cultural exchange. My treat.
b OK, deal. Let’s go.
key sentence how about grabbing for a burger?
What about grabbing for a burger?
we could grab a burger.
Why don’t we grab lunch?
Why not try the burger place?
Do you want to grab lunch?
Let’s just grab lunch?
Sure, there is. Why don’t we play cards? Go grab the deck. I will teach you how to play.
(3)A couple, James and Claire are talking about childcare.
a Claire, you have rarely had a beak all day. Are you sure you are OK?
b I’m just tired. The baby needs me constantly. I am trying to keep everything organized before we go back to work.
a That’s exactly why I am worried. we start work again soon. I suggest hiring a housekeeper at least temporarily.
b I don’t know. It feels like admitting I can’t handle it.
a It is not that. It is about making things easier for you and for us.
b Maybe, that would help.
key sentence I suggest hiring a housekeeper at least temporarily.
I suggest a break.
I suggest we have a burger.
I think ewe should check the schedule again.
I think we should go somewhere else for lunch. At this rate, we won’t get a seat befire they close. Come on. I know a place close by.
(4)James’s boss, Yukiko and the CEO are talking about childcare.
a Thank you for the department updates, Before we close this meeting, does anyone have any further proposals?
b Yes, I would like to propose a support program for emplotees who return to work after having a baby.
a What does that include?
b Flexible hours, temporary remoto work, and help find childcare. Going back to work can be stressful. If we support our employees, they will feel secure and stay with the company longer.
a Thank you, Yukiko. We will review your proposal.
key sentence I would like to propose a support program for employees who return to work after having a baby.
I would like to propose a support program for employees who return to work after having a baby.
If we support our employees, they will feel secure and stay with the company longer.
We must, have to, need to, will have to act quickly to support our employees.
We had better fix this issue immediately.
I see no alternative but to change our strategy now.
The only way is to change our strategy now.
I see. I see no alternative but to set limits on working hours. Let’s make an announcement.
comment
In these dialogs, the support program includes flexible hours, remoto work and help find childcare.
These days, discussion on the problem between childcare and promotion.
Lately I heard the youngest female mayer in Kyoto, Yawatacho is taking a maternity leave.
