Opinions and negotiations
Мнения и преговори
- Express your opinion
- Learn basic phrases to discuss viewpoints
This A2 Bulgarian lesson focuses on expressing opinions and negotiating in everyday contexts. Learn useful words like "мнение" (opinion), "предпочитам" (I prefer), and phrases for discussing restaurants, office projects, and lodging preferences.
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Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Аз мисля, че трябва да _______ плана по-подробно.
(I know that I am trying to _______ a plan carefully.)2. Ако ти имаше повече време, бих могъл да ти _______ с проекта.
(When you have plenty of time, you can help me _______ with the project.)3. Нека не забравяме, че трябва да _______ доклада днес.
(Nobody forbids us that we _______ to finish the task today.)4. Моля, не _______ за срещата утре!
(Molya, don’t _______ late for the meeting!)Exercise 3: Description of a project idea in the office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Обсъждам - Describe
Минало свършено
- аз обсъждах
- ти обсъждаше
- той/тя обсъждаше
- ние обсъждахме
- вие обсъждахте
- те обсъждаха
Казвам - Name
Минало свършено
- аз казах
- ти каза
- той/тя каза
- ние казахме
- вие казахте
- те казаха
Искам - Think
Сегашно време
- аз искам
- ти искаш
- той/тя иска
- ние искаме
- вие искате
- те искат
Предлагам - Assume
Минало свършено
- аз предложих
- ти предложи
- той/тя предложи
- ние предложихме
- вие предложихте
- те предложиха
Споделям - Story
Минало свършено
- аз споделих
- ти сподели
- той/тя сподели
- ние споделихме
- вие споделихте
- те споделиха
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Lesson Overview: Opinions and Negotiations in Bulgarian
This lesson is designed for A2 level learners to practice expressing opinions and negotiating in Bulgarian. It focuses on real-life contexts like discussing restaurant reviews, office projects, and choosing accommodation, helping students build confidence in everyday conversations.
Key Topics Covered
- Expressing opinions about a restaurant: Discussing strengths and weaknesses through dialogues like "Как ти се струва новият ресторант на ъгъла?" (How do you find the new restaurant on the corner?).
- Negotiating a project in the office: Conversations regarding marketing strategies, deadlines, and team roles, such as "Какво мислиш за новата маркетингова стратегия?" (What do you think about the new marketing strategy?).
- Choosing accommodation options: Comparing amenities and preferences when deciding where to stay, e.g., "Какво ще подарим на колегата му за рождения му ден?" (What shall we give our colleague for his birthday?).
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
Several useful words and phrases recurring in the lesson include:
- мнение (opinion)
- предпочитам (to prefer)
- сила (strength)
- слабост (weakness)
- срок (deadline)
- да добавим (to add)
- избор (choice)
- интересен (interesting)
Lesson Structure and Dialogues
The lesson is divided into three dialogue cards, each presenting a different scenario:
- Opinions about a restaurant: Practice phrases for describing what you liked or disliked.
- Opinions about a project in the office: Learn how to give feedback on strategies and deadlines.
- Choosing accommodation: Discuss options and preferences with colleagues or friends.
Language Notes: Bulgarian vs. English
Unlike English, Bulgarian uses a richer variety of expressions to show preference or negotiation, often using verbs like предпочитам (to prefer) or constructions that emphasize nuances in opinions, such as мисля, че (I think that) or не съм сигурен (I'm not sure). Bulgarian also uses suffixes and inflections to mark politeness and formality, which can affect how polite or direct statements sound.
Useful phrases you can apply include:
- Как ти се струва...? – "How do you find...?" (opinion inquiry)
- Аз предпочитам... – "I prefer..."
- Не съм съгурен, че... – "I'm not sure that..."
- Да добавим още... – "Let's add more..."
These phrases help express opinions naturally and participate politely in negotiations or discussions.
Summary
This lesson equips you with useful vocabulary and expressions to voice opinions and negotiate in Bulgarian in everyday and professional contexts. By practicing these dialogues and vocabulary, you improve both comprehension and active speaking skills on topics important in social and work scenarios.
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