B1.4: Negotation at a conference

Negocjacje na konferencji

Master key Polish vocabulary like 'negocjacje' (negotiations), 'umowa' (agreement), and 'konferencja' (conference) in practical contexts to confidently navigate business discussions at conferences.

Exercises

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Negotiation at a Conference: Lesson Overview

This lesson is designed for B1 level learners of Polish aiming to improve their communication skills during professional negotiations, especially in the context of conferences. It introduces vocabulary and phrases essential for polite and effective negotiation, focusing on common scenarios such as making proposals, expressing agreement or disagreement, and finding compromises.

Key Vocabulary and Expressions

  • Propozycja – proposal
  • Zgadzam się – I agree
  • Nie zgadzam się – I do not agree
  • Możemy rozważyć – We can consider
  • Warunki – terms or conditions
  • kompromis – compromise

Practical Phrases for Negotiations

Learn how to open discussions politely:

  • „Chciałbym zaproponować...” (I would like to propose...)
  • „Jakie są Państwa oczekiwania w tej kwestii?” (What are your expectations regarding this matter?)

Expressing agreement or disagreement with tact:

  • „Zgadzam się z Państwem, ale...” (I agree with you, but...)
  • „Rozumiem, jednakże mam inne zdanie.” (I understand, however, I have a different opinion.)

Negotiating terms:

  • „Czy możemy omówić warunki umowy?” (Can we discuss the terms of the agreement?)
  • „Proponuję znalezienie kompromisu.” (I propose finding a compromise.)

Differences Between English and Polish in Negotiation Context

Polish negotiations often emphasize polite formal language using conditional forms such as chciałbym (I would like to), which is less direct than English counterparts. Titles and formal address (using Pan, Pani) play a bigger role in establishing respect during communication. The word order can also affect nuance, so learning phrases as fixed expressions helps maintain professionalism.

Useful phrase comparisons:

  • "I would like to propose..."Chciałbym zaproponować... (softens the proposal)
  • "Can we discuss..."Czy możemy omówić... (polite request)

Understanding these linguistic and cultural nuances will help you sound more natural and respectful in Polish professional settings.

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