Commerce and Negotiation
商业谈判
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to effectively negotiate in various commercial scenarios, justify purchasing decisions, and represent others in business discussions.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can understand the nuances of hypothetical negotiations and identify key strategies employed in commerce discussions.
Speak
You can negotiate business deals, express representation on behalf of others, and articulate justifications for purchasing decisions in a formal context.
Read & Write
You can analyze negotiation scenarios critically and prepare written proposals that outline potential outcomes and strategies.
Culture & Use
You can navigate the formalities of business negotiations, understanding when to assertively negotiate and when to adopt a more conciliatory approach.
Lessons in this Unit
3 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
The Art of Bargaining
Discuss the dynamics of shopping, from making purchases and paying bills to negotiating prices and understanding discounts.
Navigating Commerce
Discuss your duties in commercial affairs, explore the world of goods and their exchange rates, and understand the roles of salespeople and invoicing in business transactions.
Pockets and Substitutes
Discuss how to use public transportation like buses, the importance of pockets for carrying items, and the concept of substitutes in various contexts such as contracts and products.
Unit Review
After completing all 3 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 4 Unit 15 Review
Test your mastery of all 33 words and 3 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 4 Unit 15 Exam Practice
A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.