American English · B2 · Unit 1
Negotiating
Negotiating
By the end you can
- Negotiate and reach a compromise
- Make an offer and answer one
- Understand a written offer
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the salary range | the lowest and highest pay for a job | What's the salary range for this position? |
| I was hoping for | I wanted (a polite way to ask for more) | I was hoping for something closer to $85,000. |
| is there any flexibility | can you change the terms a little | Is there any flexibility on the start date? |
| meet me halfway | compromise, so each side gives a little | Could you meet me halfway on the salary? |
| in return | in exchange | I can start earlier in return for an extra week of vacation. |
| I'm willing to | I'm ready to (accept or do) | I'm willing to work some weekends. |
| a counteroffer | an offer made in reply to another offer | They came back with a counteroffer. |
| my final offer | I can't offer more than this | Seventy-eight thousand is my final offer. |
| a deal-breaker | something that would make you say no to the whole deal | No remote work is a deal-breaker for me. |
| PTO | paid time off (vacation and sick days) | Could we also discuss PTO? |
| a signing bonus | extra money for joining a company | They offered a signing bonus of $5,000. |
| it's a deal | we agree | Fine, it's a deal. |
Then talk it through
Negotiating your salary for a new job. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.