https://video.pavel-english.ru/videos/watch/6ed20032-604a-4d56-98b4-61c56e7b8cc6 Check out: www.pocketpassport.com for flashcards, worksheets and LOTS MORE! This is the second half of the negotiation video Hard Bargain. Idioms, collocations and business expressions are difficult to use naturally. These videos put them into context so that you will sound natural. You will learn how to use the following vocabulary more naturally: Trim (a little bit) off, quote(d), discount, steep, fixed costs, out of our control, meet me halfway, doable, stumbling block, go to bat for (you) Continue improving your English skills with our fun and animated videos and interactive elearning exercises: www.powerstudy.jp Business English Scripts Shadow the characters and sound natural by modeling their intonation, tone and rhythm. Negotiating in English Part 2 Tony and Daniel continue their negotiations. Though Bill insists that he gave his lowest price he is convinced by Tony to come down a little more. Learn natural business English that will help you sound more natural in negotiations in this video. Frank: We might be able to trim a little bit off of what we quoted. How about an additional three percent discount? Tony: Thanks for being flexible, but we are hoping for something closer to twelve percent. Frank: That’s pretty steep. There are too many fixed costs that are out of our control. Tony: Can you meet me halfway at six percent? Frank: I think that’s doable if that’s the only stumbling block. Tony: I can’t make any promises but I will definitely go to bat for you. Frank: That’s all I can ask. Tony: Perfect! I hope to have more good news for you next week. I’ll be in touch soon. Listening Comprehension Questions What does Tony tell Frank at the end of the conversation?, What does “steep” mean?, What is a “stumbling block?”, What things are out of Frank’s control? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:22:12 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://video.pavel-english.ru https://video.pavel-english.ru/client/assets/images/icons/icon-96x96.png https://video.pavel-english.ru/videos/watch/6ed20032-604a-4d56-98b4-61c56e7b8cc6 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.pavel-english.ru/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.