BEP99 ADV Negotiating: Negotiation Strategy (Part 2)

This is the second in a two-part advanced business English lesson on negotiation strategy. It is part of a longer series of podcasts on the language and skills of negotiating in English. In the first episode, management consultant Bryan Fields discus

BEP98 Negotiating: Negotiation Strategy (Part 1)

This is the beginning of a new Business English Podcast series on the skills and language of negotiating in English. Over the coming months well explore the topic in a series of podcasts that examine several typical business negotiations and the lang

BEP122ADV Negotiations: Overcoming Blockage

In this episode of our ongoing Business English Podcast series on business negotiations in English, we will discuss how to overcome blockage in a negotiation. Usually we think of blockage in terms of stumbling blocks, or obstacles, to agreement. But

BEP111 ADV Negotiations: Relationship Building

This Business English Podcast episode on relationship building is part of an ongoing series on negotiation skills. In negotiation, establishing a good relationship based on trust makes it possible to jointly search for creative solutions, to overcome

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A: How much does this car cost? B: Well, come on in and we'll sit down and discuss that right now. How much do you want to pay? A: I really was just wondering what the price is. B: Well, figuring in tax, license, dealer prep, and registration, I can

英语情景对话-Negotiating a Price with a Dealer(2)

A: If I want to buy this car, what will it cost me? B: Let me get my contract out, and we'll figure that out for you right now. A: Can't you just tell me what it costs? B: You know, I am prepared to offer you a great deal today on that car. With tax,

英语情景对话-Negotiating a Price with a Student(3)

A: I am definitely interested in buying this car. B: Wonderful! It's good to find a person who really needs this car. A: What is the price for this car? B: The price I listed on eBay was five thousand dollars. A: I was thinking that maybe you might b

英语情景对话-Negotiating a Price with a Dealer(3)

A: How much money for this car? B: Yes, that car is beautiful, isn't it? Come on inside and we'll discuss the price. A: I just want to know the price. B: Fifteen thousand out the door! What a deal! That will, of course, include tax, license, registra

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Someone once told me that French fries are not French. There must be some connection between fries and France, otherwise they wouldnt be called French Fries. Wherever they are from, I love them. I guess theyre the most popular food in the world. Ever

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By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 27 November 2006 United Nations officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for an end to hostilities in the eastern region bordering Rwanda. U.N. peacekeepers earlier intervened to block forces loyal to renegade

英语情景对话-Negotiating a Price with a Student(2)

A: I really love this car! B: Great! I was hoping that it would go to a driver who appreciates it. A: How much are you willing to take for the car? B: As I am sure you noticed, the price on the window is five thousand dollars. A: Don't you think you

2006年VOA标准英语-Negotiations Begin for Burundi Peace Agreement

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 19 June 2006 Leader of Burundian rebel NLF group Agathon Rwasa, right, and Burundi's Minister for the Interior and Public Security Brig. Erneste Ndayishimye, left, sign an agreement in Dar Es Salaam, June 18, 2006 The gover

Fiorentina get first win at Genoa in 30 years

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AC Milan drew 0-0 with Fiorentina

ROME, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan could not capitalise on their domination as they were held to a 0-0 draw by hosts Fiorentina on Saturday. Milan, coming off five consecutive Serie A victories, had the stronger start and penalty appeals on seven min

French 2010 jobless rate stable at 9.9%

PARIS, June 23 (Xinhua) -- French jobless rate（失业率） will stay stable at 9.9 percent for 2010, the highest level in a decade（十年）, according to a report published Wednesday by the national statistics bureau Insee. In the short-term an

学个词Learn a Word 第597期 Forego

今天我们要学的词是forego。 Forego, 放弃。 In hard times, many Americans forego health care, 经济艰难，很多美国人只好放弃医疗保险。 The employees agreed to forego 10 percent of their income to help the company avoid ban

S&P Downgrades French Credit Rating

Standard Poor's Friday downgraded the credit ratings of nine European countries caught up in the eurozone crisis. This includes France, which has Europe's second-largest economy. SP's downgrade of France's credit rating has been expected for weeks. F

French Presidential Campaign Enters Final Phase

French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday (4/22/12) in the first round of a presidential election that should ultimately see France's first Socialist leader in nearly two decades. The campaign enters it's final phase as Conservative President N

French Foreign Minister Meets Burmese Opposition Figure

France's top diplomatic envoy met with Burma's leading opposition figure Sunday, as he became the latest Western official to visit the Asian nation following a series of fast-paced reforms. The trip comes shortly after the United States restored full

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The United States welcomed the French military action in Mali and was providing support to the French forces, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said on Tuesday. It's absolutely critical to stop the offensive