This episode gives brief overview of the course, what it consists of and who it is for. It contains 12 video episodes and is presented with some words translated into Russian.
Приветствие / Relationship building
I would like to welcome you to …
It's my pleasure to welcome you to ...
How was your flight?
Would you like something to drink?
Предложение a procedure
To start with, I think we should establish the overall procedure.
I would like now to begin by Предложение the following procedure ...
Does that seem acceptable to you?
Is there anything you'd like to change?
Proposing
Our basic position is ...
We propose / suggest …
Regarding your proposal, our position is ...
Responding to suggestions
Considering that I would like to suggest …
From where we stand, a better solution might be ...
As far as your proposal is concerned, we think that ...
May we offer an alternative? We propose that ...
Agreeing
I don't see any problem with/harm in that.
I agree with you on that point.
That's a fair suggestion.
You have a strong point there.
I think we can both agree that...
Reassuring
Let me reassure you on that point ...
I can promise you that ...
Have no doubts that ...
We can surely guarantee you that …
Objecting
I understand where you're coming from, but ...
That's not exactly how I look at it.
I'm afraid that doesn't work for me.
I'd have to disagree with you there.
I'm afraid I had something different in mind.
Reasoning
The reason for that is …
That is because …
No one can underestimate the importance
This is a must!
That is absolutely essential / vital / significant / crucial / critical for us to have …
Giving a hint
Our main concern is …
Our intention is …
We might like to …
I am willing to accept … if …
It would be an alternative to …
We can trade this against …
I might possibly be able to
I am fairly open to consider
There is another point you might be interested in
Clarifying
Do you suggest …
Are you Предложение that …
If I understood you correctly, you …
What exactly do you mean by saying …
Could you be more specific?
So what you're saying is that you...
Would you like to elaborate on that?
Let me make sure I understand what you’re saying.
Would you say that is a fair representation of your position?
Identifying obstacles
The main thing that bothers us is ...
The main obstacle to progress at the moment seems to be ...
What exactly is the underlying problem here?
I would like to analyze this situation and get to the bottom of the problem.
Delaying
We would have to study this and get back to you on this later.
I don’t have the authority to make that decision by myself.
We'll have to consult with our colleagues.
Compromising
I’d be reluctant to agree to … unless you can …
I suppose we could do that, providing you paid …
How flexible can you be on that?
I’m ready to sign that. In return for this, would you be willing to ...
We'd be prepared to .... However, there would be one condition. That is …
We are ready to accept your offer, provided you …
Would you be willing to accept a compromise?
Refusing a proposal
I'm afraid, but we must respectfully decline your offer.
That’s not really a viable option for us.
I'm afraid your offer doesn't go far enough.
No. I am not interested.
No, that’s out of question.
That’s totally unacceptable.
Accepting a proposal
I think we have a deal.
I am willing to work with that.
This agreement is acceptable to us.
I’m all in favor of that.
That’s a deal!
Closing / summarizing
Can we review what we have agreed on so far?
Can we check these points one last time?
Now, let’s just take a moment to review what we’ve discussed.
Let's just confirm the details, then.
Final greetings
It has been a pleasure doing business with you.
We look forward to cooperating with you again.