How to Ask Questions in English at Work
仕事で英語の質問をする方法
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to say:
Where Will You Use This? · いつ使うのか
Here are 6 real situations where you will need to ask questions at work:
- Starting a new job: When you need to understand your tasks and the company's rules.
新しい仕事を始めて、業務や会社のルールを理解したいとき。 - Receiving new instructions: When your manager gives you a task and you want to confirm the details.
指示を受けて、内容の詳細を確認したいとき。 - Working on a team project: When you need to know who is doing what and when.
チームで、誰が何をいつやるのか知りたいとき。 - Joining a meeting: When you want to ask for clarification after someone explains something.
会議で説明のあとに、もう少し詳しく聞きたいとき。 - Working with international colleagues: When you need to communicate clearly across cultures and languages.
異なる文化や言語の同僚と、明確に伝え合いたいとき。 - Checking in on your progress: When you want to make sure you are going in the right direction.
自分の進捗が正しい方向か確認したいとき。
Why It Matters · なぜ大切なのか
- Do your job better: 仕事をより良くこなせる
- Avoid mistakes: ミスを防げる
- Build trust with your team: チームの信頼を得られる
- Feel more confident: 自信を持って働ける
The 3-Part Core Pattern · 3つの基本パーツ
A good workplace question has three parts. Use this simple template every time. この3つのパーツを使うだけで、好印象を与えながら確実に質問できます。
What each part does · 各パーツの役割
- Polite opening — "Sorry to bother you," / "Excuse me," / "Do you have a moment?"
相手への配慮を示し、質問をやわらかくします。これがないと唐突に聞こえます。 - Your question — keep it short and specific. Ask about one thing at a time. Use "could you".
短く具体的に。一度に一つだけ。「Could you ~?」を使うと丁寧です。 - Thank you / closing — "Thank you," / "I appreciate it," / "Thanks for your help."
最後の一言のお礼で、相手の印象がぐっとよくなります。
Example B: "Do you have a moment? I wanted to check — when is this report due? I appreciate it."
Example C: "Excuse me, could you tell me which task I should focus on first? Thanks for your help."
Set Your Scene · 単語を確認しよう
Tap each card to learn key vocabulary. Grouped by Verbs, Nouns, Starters, and Timing. Click all 25 cards to continue. 仕事で必須の単語です。全部タップしてみましょう。
0 / 25 activities tapped
25 Key Words for Asking Questions
Study these essential words and phrases grouped by how they are used. Read them aloud. 25の基本単語です。声に出して確認しましょう。
🗣️ Action Verbs · 動詞
📋 Work Nouns · 仕事に関する名詞
🙋 Polite Question Starters · 丁寧な切り出し
⏰ Timing & Status Words · 時間・状況
Word Selection Tap · 単語を選ぼう
Choose the correct word to complete each workplace sentence. 正しい英語を選んで文を完成させましょう。
🎉 Mini-Game Complete!
The Right Phrase for Every Moment · 目的別フレーズ
These phrases are grouped by what they do. Learn one from each group for complete confidence. 用途別に使い分けましょう。
1) Starting the Conversation / 会話を始める
2) Asking for Clarification / 説明を求める
3) Asking About Tasks and Steps / 作業・手順について聞く
4) Asking About Deadlines and Priorities / 締め切りと優先順位を聞く
5) Ending the Conversation Politely / 丁寧に会話を締める
Category Phrase Sort · フレーズを分類しよう
Tap a phrase, then tap the correct column. There are 3 categories: Start, Ask, and Confirm & Thank. フレーズをタップして正しい列に分類しましょう。
🎉 Sorting Complete!
Asking Your Manager About a New Project · 上司に新しい仕事を聞く
Setting: You have just been given a new project by your manager, Sarah. 声に出して読んでみましょう。
Clarifying Instructions After a Meeting · 会議のあとに確認する
Setting: Break room after a team meeting. Your colleague James was taking notes. You missed part of the explanation. 声に出して読んでみましょう。
Asking a Colleague on a Video Call · ビデオ通話で同僚に確認する
Setting: Video call with Mark, a colleague in the US, about a shared report. 声に出して読んでみましょう。
Fluency Tips: Before vs After · 自然な英語のコツ
Many learners can ask a simple question. But natural speakers do a little more. Compare the difference below.
Tip 1: Add a reason or context · 理由や状況を加える
Tip 2: Use "just" to soften · 「just」でやわらかく
Tip 3: Confirm before asking again · 分かった部分を見せる
Tip 4: Rising intonation for yes/no · 文末を上げる
5 Mistakes to Avoid · よくある5つの間違い
Japanese learners often make these mistakes when asking questions at work. Check if you make any of these!
Quick Capstone Quiz · 総まとめクイズ
Answer 5 questions to test what you've learned. 5問のクイズに全問正解しましょう。
🎉 Quick Quiz complete!
Write Your Own Answer
Use the template to write your own workplace question. テンプレートを使って、自分だけの仕事の英語の質問を作ってみましょう。
🌟 Worked examples · 作成例
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大丈夫です。間違いは学びの一部です。ハートが回復しました。