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■COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to articulate thoughts and opinions
　　(　 ) Weak: Struggles with basics
　　(　 ) OK: Can make self understood
　　(●) Strong: Clear thoughts & opinions

Comprehension
　　(　 ) Weak: Struggles to understand basics
　　(●) OK: Asks for clarification when needed
　　(　 ) Stong: Clear grasp of ideas expressed

Ability to engage in the conversation
　　(　 ) Weak: Minimally engaged, "pulling teeth"
　　(●) OK: Responds with more than "yes/no" etc.
　　(　 ) Strong: Actively engages coach in conversation

Ability to ask good/appropriate questions
　　(　 ) Weak: Few to no questions
　　(　 ) OK: Asks questions related to topic
　　(●) Strong: Asks appropriate questions beyond topic

OVERALL IMPRESSION

You did well in this session. You were able to summarize the article and brought up some interesting questions. I especially liked how you contrasted the general Japanese understanding of "one word for energy" with the 4 concepts presented in the article.

I'm glad you're open stopping one station before your office and walking that extra distance three days a week. Make it so!

Also, I think it's great that you encourage your staff to go outside for 15 minutes every afternoon. I'm sure the fresh air increases their energy levels for the end of the work day, when they will certainly need it.

KEY STRENGTHS

You speak clearly. It was easy for me to understand you over the telephone. Your comprehension is good. You were able to understand most of my questions, and answer them with ease.

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT

1. You used the Japanese expressions "ano..." and "eto..." several times. Please try not to do this when you are speaking English.
2. You often pronounced a non-existent vowel at the end of some words - for example, you said "don't-o" instead of "don't". Please try not to do this.

NEW PHRASES

1. You said "I don't have many energy at work"; next time, please say "I don't have much energy at work" (use "much" instead of "many").
2. The expression "to push the needle higher" means "to improve" or "to do better" (in this case, the word "needle" does NOT refer to a sewing needle or to an injection; instead, it refers to the kind of orange needle you have on your car odometer that measures speed and/or performance). So in this article, when we say we will "push the needle higher", we mean that we will "improve our physical energy level".

The best way for you to improve your conversation skills over the next two months is to practice speaking and listening as much as possible. Remember: Practice makes perfect! I'm looking forward to talking about the next Andrew's Ax article. Until then, have a great week!