Lesson overview:
This Business English lesson dives into the art of bargaining and negotiation. Aimed at B1-B2 learners, the lesson equips students with practical phrases for expressing agreement, disagreement, and flexibility in professional discussions. Through interactive role-plays, dialogues, and vocabulary exercises, students will build confidence to navigate real-life client meetings and internal negotiations.
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Express agreement and disagreement politely
- Propose alternative solutions using negotiation phrases
- Role-play workplace negotiation scenarios
Lead-in:
Start with a discussion: “Have you ever negotiated a price or deadline at work?” Pair students to share stories. Then introduce Amanda and Charlie's scenario – a freelance designer and a pushy client. This sets the scene for exploring negotiation strategies and polite disagreement.
