Negotiating in English Part 1 | Business English | Hard Bargain

You will learn useful business English in this video: bid, conditions of proposal, come to terms, rock bottom, flexible. Learn how to use them naturally by watching and listening how they are used in a natural conversation.

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Negotiating in English Part 1

Frank from Zenith calls Tony to discuss the proposal that he sent to him. He is hopeful that they can come to an agreement soon.

Learn natural idioms in this video to negotiate in English.

Tony: Hello, this is Tony speaking.

Frank: Hi Tony, this is Frank from Zenith Corporation.

Tony: Oh, hi Frank.

Frank: I was wondering if you received our proposal for the job.

Tony: Yes we did. We like most of the conditions of your proposal but we still need to come to terms on the price.

Frank: We’ve already given you our rock bottom price. We are already being quite flexible. What are you thinking?

Tony: Can you do better on what you have quoted us for labor? The price seems a little high.

Listening Comprehension Questions

1. Why is Frank calling Tony?

2. Does Tony like the proposals that Frank sent him?

3. What do they still need to come to terms on?

4. What does Tony ask Frank to about the labor cost?

5. According to Frank, what has he already given Tony?

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Frank: I was wondering if you received our bid for the job.
Tony: Yes we did. We like most of the conditions of your proposal but we still need to come to terms on the price.
Frank: We’ve already given you our rock bottom price. We are already being quite flexible. What are you thinking?
Tony: Can you do better on what you have quoted us for labor? The price seems a little high.