时间:2018-12-05 作者:英语课 分类:商务英语谈判课程


英语课

This is the beginning of a new Business English Podcast series on the skills and language of negotiating in English.


Over the coming months we’ll explore the topic in a series of podcasts that examine several typical business negotiations 2 and the language used in each stage of the process.


Today’s show is the first in a two-part sequence on the fundamentals of negotiation 1 strategy. We will be hearing an interview with experienced management consultant 3 Brian Fields. Brian discusses key concepts and important strategic considerations. The dialog teaches us both useful vocabulary and helpful skills.


Listening Questions:

1) What are the top mistakes people make in a negotiation?

2) What is a BATNA, or “best alternative to a negotiated agreement?”

3) What does Brian think about the idea of “win-win” negotiations



1 negotiation
n.谈判,协商
  • They closed the deal in sugar after a week of negotiation.经过一星期的谈判,他们的食糖生意成交了。
  • The negotiation dragged on until July.谈判一直拖到7月份。
2 negotiations
协商( negotiation的名词复数 ); 谈判; 完成(难事); 通过
  • negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
  • Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。
3 consultant
n.顾问;会诊医师,专科医生
  • He is a consultant on law affairs to the mayor.他是市长的一个法律顾问。
  • Originally,Gar had agreed to come up as a consultant.原来,加尔只答应来充当我们的顾问。