グローバル・モビリティ 1.4：語学を取り巻く環境と現状

A minimalist, flat-style illustration featuring two hands in a firm handshake against a light blue background. Each hand is connected to an arm with a colorful sleeve—one teal and one pink. Above the teal-sleeved hand, a white speech bubble contains a bold black question mark; above the pink-sleeved hand, a white speech bubble contains a bold black exclamation mark. The image visually represents a successful "communication handshake," negotiation, or the resolution of a query between two parties.

戦略的コミュニケーション技法と、摩擦が生じるポイントの評価方法を習得。共通語としての英語（リンガ・フランカ）が通用する場面と、デジタル翻訳ツールが必要な場面を的確に判断し、現地の人々に好印象を与える初動の信頼関係を築きます。

Introduction

Are you moving to a place where English is widely spoken? Have a chat with your teacher.

Warm Up

1. Guess the English level of these people on a scale of 1–10:

  1. The doctor at the international clinic.
  2. The bus driver on your way home.
  3. The clerk at the supermarket.
  4. Your co-workers at your new job.

2. Now answer your teacher's questions using your guess above and should or might or will not

  1. The doctor at the clinic should speak English.
  2. The bus driver...
  3. ...
  4. ...
Language

A "handshake" is about making a good first impression. Your strategy depends on whether or not you will be in an English-speaking country.

1. English-speaking "handshake"

1.1 In English-speaking countries, you won't switch languages. But you might need to ask the local person to adjust their speech for you. 

Use this 2-step strategy:

  1. Greeting; then
  2. Request.

1.2 What phrases can you use to adjust how the other person speaks English to you? 

1.3 What phrases can you use to confirm your understanding?

2. Non English-speaking "handshake"

2.1 Start with a local greeting to show integration and respect. The "handshake" changes to asking permission to use English:

  1. Greeting (Local Language): Show respect and effort.
  2. Permission (Local Language): Ask to switch languages to English.
  3. Task (English): Clear, purposeful English to start the task.

2.2 If communication is difficult, you can use a translation app. How do you ask if that is OK?

Practice

Roleplay 1: English Environment

Setting: You are at a bank in an English-speaking country (e.g., New Zealand or the UK).  
Goal: Practice the "Handshake" (initial polite greeting) and use a clear pattern to get specific information. 
T eacher (Local): Bank clerk. 
You (Visitor): Needs to  open an account.

Your teacher will start.

Roleplay 2: Non-English Environment

Setting: A Train Station in a non-English speaking country.  
Goal: Use "Plain English" as a bridge (Lingua Franca) when neither person is a native speaker. 
Teacher (Local): A local resident who speaks limited English.  
Student (Visitor): You need to find the right train.

You will start. 

Reflect & Review

Are you ready to survive in the local language? Will you change how you prepare after this lesson? Tell your teacher.

Next Steps

In the next lesson, we will start Phase 1—Arrival & the first 48 hours.