ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Version 7- 04.2017

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OVERVIEW

STEPS TIME / DURATION CONTENTS

Message At least a couple of minutes before the • Send the standard SKYPE “Greeting” message to the student
lesson and SKYPE invitation
1. Greeting 2 min. • Give a brief introduction
• Do a connection check
• Introduce the 3 goals: (Level Check, Feedback, Demo)
2. Grammar check 5 min. • Check overall grammar usage in a short interview with 10
questions
3. Role play check 5 min. • Conduct a role play appropriate to the student’s level
4. Feedback 2 min. • Give the student feedback on strengths and weaknesses
5. Demo Lesson 10 min. • Do a demo lesson appropriate to the student’s level
6. Wrap up 1 min. • Answer any questions from the student
• Thank the student and bid goodbye
7. PEDA • Fill in the Level and Rank on the PEDA and SAVE as DRAFT
before the end of the lesson. (The student needs the LEVEL
and RANK to book their next lesson.)
Message Soon after the lesson • Send the standard SKYPE “Thank you” message

WATCH OUT FOR THESE ICONS:

Copy and paste details Special reminders

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ASSESSMENT BASIS

LEVEL DEFINITIONS **
Level 1 Rank A The learner has minimal knowledge of English and can only use simple vocabulary as a means of
communication.
Level 1 Rank C The learner is capable of understanding simple questions and statements in a business setting when spoken to
slowly using simple vocabulary. Furthermore, the learner’s response to questions can be mostly understood
despite some major structural errors.
Level 2 Rank A The learner is capable of maintaining a simple conversation with a single speaker in a business setting with
some minor misunderstandings. Furthermore, the learner can express his/her opinion to some extent with
some structural errors.
Level 3 Rank A The learner is capable of carrying out most daily business activities without any difficulty. Furthermore, the
learner can keep up in conversations between multiple speakers to some extent by interrupting and
confirming what others have said. Lastly, the learner can and is willing to express his/her opinion with only a
few minor errors.

NOTE **

If unsure which level to assign the student, go for the

LOWER LEVEL.

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MESSAGE

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Message the student two minutes before the lesson
• Send the standard SKYPE “Greeting” message to the student
and SKYPE invitation

COPY & PASTE

Hi, my name is _______. I’ll be your trainer today. I’m

looking forward to seeing you.

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STEP 1: GREETING
Duration: 2 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Warmly greet the student Hello Mr./Ms.______. My name is _________. It’s nice to meet you. Welcome to Bizmates.
• Copy and paste the 3 topics below
Can you hear me clearly? Can you see me?

Did you have a busy day today? Are you ready for our lesson?

Today, we will do 3 things. Could you read the first one? OK, we will do a LEVEL CHECK to
check your strong points and weak points. Please read the next one? OK, after the level
check, I will give you some advice. And please read the last one. OK, and finally, we will
do a short lesson. Are you ready?

COPY & PASTE

1. Level check
2. Feedback
3. Demonstration Lesson

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STEP 2: GRAMMAR CHECK
Duration: 5 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• State the instructions Let’s start our Level check. I’m going to ask you some questions, please give
• Ask the following questions me complete answers or long sentences, not just “Yes” or “No”. OK?

1. Where do you live?

2. How long have you lived there?
3. Were you born there?
4. What company do you work for?
5. What do you do at your company?
6. In what situations do you use English?
7. Tell me about the last time you had trouble communicating in English
at work.
8. What do you think your weak points and strong points in English are?
9. What are your future goals in learning English? (work overseas, work
with foreign clients, etc.)
10. Do you have any special requests for your trainers?

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STEP 3: ROLE PLAY CHECK
Duration: 5 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Copy and Paste the role play situation appropriate to the • Now, let’s do a short role play.
student’s level **

COPY & PASTE NOTE **

LEVEL 1 Imagine we don’t know each other. Tell me about The Role-play is optional. You may skip it if you think the
yourself. student will do a good job. It should MAGNIFY their need to
study the Bizmates Program, therefore, they should do BADLY.
LEVEL 2 Imagine you’ve just met someone at a tradeshow.
Talk about your company and continue the
conversation.

LEVEL 3 Imagine a new foreign employee has joined your

company. Explain the Japanese custom of meishi
koukan to your new colleague.

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STEP 4: FEEDBACK
Duration: 2 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Give your student some feedback based from the role play OK, we are finished with the Level check. Now, let me give you
• Copy & Paste one or two of the study tips (or you can come up some feedback.
with your own)
Mr./Ms. _______, your strong point is … and your weak point is …
Here are some tips for you.

COPY & PASTE COPY & PASTE

STRENGTH & WEAKNESSES:

STUDY TIPS:
• Vocabulary
• Grammar • Keep a list of new words you learn in the lessons.
• Speaking • Use full sentences in class.
• Listening • Read aloud at home.
• Pronunciation • Listen to a CD to write everything you hear.
• Confidence • Repeat after your CDs.
• Review key phrases from the lesson.
• Try using new words in class.
• Don’t worry too much about your mistakes.
• Read the news articles on the Bizmates website.
• When speaking, group words together.
• Keep a journal.
• Make English a part of your life.

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STEP 5: DEMO LESSON
Duration: 10 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Copy & Paste the link appropriate to the student’s level OK, now let’s do a short lesson. Please click the link in your chat
• Click the hyperlinked levels to jump to their corresponding box.
page **

COPY & PASTE

LEVEL PAGE LINK

Level 1A
http://www.bizmates.jp/material/student/Demo-Lesson-A.pdf

Level 1C
http://www.bizmates.jp/material/student/Demo-Lesson-B.pdf

Level 2A
http://www.bizmates.jp/material/student/Demo-Lesson-C.pdf

Level 3A
http://www.bizmates.jp/material/student/Demo-Lesson-D.pdf

NOTE **

• Click the corresponding level view the Wrap Up instructions

• Click the corresponding URL to view the material with your student

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STEP 6: WRAP UP – LEVEL 1A
Duration: 1 minute

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Inform the student that the Demo • Good job, Mr./Ms. ______. We have finished the demonstration lesson. This is how we study at
Lesson is over Bizmates.

• At Bizmates, we have a very strict evaluation process. We have 5 levels, but 85% of our students are in
Levels 1&2.

• Copy and paste Level 1 overview link • http://www.bizmates.jp/reason/images/level_index_level1_table.jpg

• Give some final instructions • Your starting level is LEVEL 1A. In Level 1, we will review grammar & vocabulary for business like we
did today. Is the link open? Please read RANK A, Lesson 1 (explain that it’s the demo lesson you did
and highlight other lessons that might appeal to them).

• I will write a report about your strong points, weak points, and advice. Please check your report on
your “MyBizmates website” under the Bizmates Program Tab.
• Copy and Paste the link to briefly • Other Programs: **
explain the other programs we offer http://www.bizmates.jp/biz-program-guide/index.html
that fit their needs
• Copy and paste the “Thank you” • Thank you for studying at Bizmates. (bow)
message after the lesson

NOTE **

Please note that a potential LEVEL 1 student may only take SMALL TALK 1 and BASIC COURSES of Other Programs.

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STEP 6: WRAP UP – LEVEL 1C
Duration: 1 minute

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Inform the student that the Demo • Good job, Mr./Ms. ______. We have finished the demonstration lesson. This is how we study at
Lesson is over Bizmates.

• At Bizmates, we have a very strict evaluation process. We have 5 levels, but 85% of our students are in
Levels 1&2.

• Copy and paste Level 1 overview link • http://www.bizmates.jp/reason/images/level_index_level1_table.jpg

• Give some final instructions • In Level 2, we will learn effective communication skills for business. But before that, I want you to
brush up your speaking, grammar, and vocabulary for business. So, we will start from LEVEL 1C. And
we will learn about many exciting business topics like these. Is the link open? Please read RANK C,
Lesson 1 (explain that it’s the demo lesson you did and highlight other lessons that might appeal to
them).

• I will write a report about your strong points, weak points, and advice. Please check your report on
your “MyBizmates website” under the Bizmates Program Tab.
• Copy and Paste the link to briefly • Other Programs: **
explain the other programs we offer http://www.bizmates.jp/biz-program-guide/index.html
that fit their needs
• Copy and paste the “Thank you” • Thank you for studying at Bizmates. (bow)
message after the lesson

NOTE **

Please note that a potential LEVEL 1 student may only take SMALL TALK 1 and BASIC COURSES of Other Programs.

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STEP 6: WRAP UP – LEVEL 2A
Duration: 1 minute

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Inform the student that the Demo • Good job, Mr./Ms. ______. We have finished the demonstration lesson. This is how we study at
Lesson is over Bizmates.

• At Bizmates, we have a very strict evaluation process. We have 5 levels, but 85% of our students are in
Levels 1&2.

• Copy and paste Level 2 overview link • http://www.bizmates.jp/reason/images/level_index_level2_table.jpg

• Give some final instructions • In Level 1, we review grammar, vocabulary, and speaking for business. But your skills are already good,
so we can start from LEVEL 2. In Level 2, we will learn effective communication skills for business.
How to effectively communicate with a business associate, a colleague, a customer, your boss, and
your staff. Is the link open? Please read RANK A, Lesson 4 (explain that it’s the demo lesson you did
and highlight other lessons that might appeal to them).

• I will write a report about your strong points, weak points, and advice. Please check your report on
your “MyBizmates website” under the Bizmates Program Tab.
• Copy and Paste the link to briefly • Other Programs: **
explain the other programs we offer http://www.bizmates.jp/biz-program-guide/index.html
that fit their needs
• Copy and paste the “Thank you” • Thank you for studying at Bizmates. (bow)
message after the lesson

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STEP 6: WRAP UP – LEVEL 3A
Duration: 1 minute

INSTRUCTIONS WHAT TO SAY

• Inform the student that the Demo • Good job, Mr./Ms. ______. We have finished the demonstration lesson. This is how we study at
Lesson is over Bizmates.

• At Bizmates, we have a very strict evaluation process. We have 5 levels, but 85% of our students are in
Levels 1&2.

• Copy and paste Level 3 overview link • http://www.bizmates.jp/reason/images/level_index_level3_table.jpg

• Give some final instructions • Your starting level is LEVEL 3. In Level 3, we will learn business skills, such as mentoring, leadership,
assertive communication, decision making, management style, etc. Is the link open? Please read RANK
A, Lesson 11 (explain that it’s the demo lesson you did and highlight other lessons that might appeal to
them).

• I will write a report about your strong points, weak points, and advice. Please check your report on
your “MyBizmates website” under the Bizmates Program Tab.
• Copy and Paste the link to briefly • Other Programs: **
explain the other programs we offer http://www.bizmates.jp/biz-program-guide/index.html
that fit their needs
• Copy and paste the “Thank you” • Thank you for studying at Bizmates. (bow)
message after the lesson

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