Shadowing Practice: Business English Conversation | Negotiations - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, this is Tony speaking.
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Hi Tony, this is Sarah from Zenith Corporation.
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Oh, hi, Sarah.
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I was wondering if you received our proposal for the job.
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Yes, we did.
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Thanks for following up.
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We like most of the conditions of your proposal.
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But we still need to come to terms on the price.
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We've already given you our rock bottom price.
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We are doing the best we can.
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I think we are being extremely flexible.
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What are you thinking?
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Can you do better on what you have quoted us for labor The price seems a little high,
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We don't think it requires as many hours as you are quoting.
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we might be able to trim a little bit off of what we quoted,
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How about an additional 3 % discount Thanks for being flexible.
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But we are hoping for something closer to 12%.
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12 %?
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That's pretty steep.
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There are too many fixed costs that are out of our control.
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Well, Can you meet me halfway at 6 %?
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I think that might be doable if that's the only stumbling block, I can't make any promises,
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But I will definitely go to bat for you.
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That's all I can ask.
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Perfect!
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I hope to have more good news for you in a couple of days.
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Give me some time to talk things over with upper management.
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I'll be in touch soon.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Business English Conversation”. This video has 27 sentences and 225 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:57. The speaker talks at a steady 115 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| proposal noun | /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ | A scheme or design. |
| flexible adjective | /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ | Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking. |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| halfway adverb | /ˌhæfˈweɪ/ | Half of the way between two points. |
| steep adjective | /stiːp/ | Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward or downward at an angle approaching vertical. |
| trim verb | /ˈtɹɪm/ | To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess. |
| doable adjective | /ˈduː.ə.bəl/ | Possible to do; feasible. |
| stumble verb | /ˈstʌmbəl/ | To trip or fall; to walk clumsily. |
| quote noun | /kwəʊt/ | A statement attributed to a person; a quotation. |
| additional adjective | /əˈdɪ.ʃə.nəl/ | Supplemental or added to something. |
| definitely adverb | /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ | Without question and beyond doubt. |
| wonder noun | /ˈwʌndɚ/ | A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise… |
| touch verb | /tʌt͡ʃ/ | To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. |
| block noun | /blɑk/ | A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance. |
| condition noun | /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ | A state or quality. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| follow up verb | To take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain communication or verify. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- We've already given you our rock bottom price.
- What are you thinking?
- That's all I can ask.
- I'll be in touch soon.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | We've already given · have quoted |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are doing · are being · are you thinking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will definitely go · I'll be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: additional /əˈdɪ.ʃə.nəl/, condition /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: additional /əˈdɪ.ʃə.nəl/, definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like proposal, flexible, discount.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.