This Business English group lesson is a highly interactive, speaking-focused class designed to help students practice real-world negotiations in English. The lesson begins with a short, guided introduction to essential negotiation language and concepts—such as pricing, delivery terms, concessions, and reaching compromises—to give students the tools they need to negotiate effectively.
The main focus of the lesson is a series of structured group role-plays, where students take on opposing roles (buyer/seller, employer/employee, service provider/client) and negotiate realistic business scenarios. Each role-play requires students to defend their position, make concessions, respond to counter-offers, and reach agreements, creating sustained, meaningful speaking time for every participant.
This lesson is ideal for professionals who want to build confidence, fluency, and strategic language for negotiations they may face at work, rather than simply studying vocabulary in isolation.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Use key negotiation language related to price, delivery, payment terms, discounts, and minimum orders
• Make and respond to offers, counter-offers, and concessions in English
• Practice realistic business negotiations through guided group role-plays
• Speak more confidently in high-pressure professional discussions
• Defend their position clearly while remaining polite, flexible, and professional
• Reach compromises and close a deal using appropriate business English
• Improve overall fluency and spontaneity in extended speaking activities