"Bargaining"
Reading Lesson

Key Words

Below you will find a list of key vocabulary you need to know to understand the lesson. Click on each word to hear it and practice its pronunciation.

negotiate: to talk with someone to try to agree on a price or deal
smart: clever or good at making good decisions
purchase: to buy something
rate: the price charged for something, usually for a service (like a hotel or rental)

Exercise - Key Words

Read the definition and select the word that was defined.

Reading

Bargaining

Bargaining, negotiating the price between the buyer and the seller, is common in many parts of the world. In the United States it is not very common. In stores in the United States the price on the object is usually not negotiable. However, you can usually bargain when purchasing a car, especially a used car. You can significantly lower the price of the car through some smart bargaining. You can also usually bargain in flea markets (markets where people sell used things). Sometimes people are surprised to find out that you can bargain in some unexpected places in the United States. I've heard of people bargaining for a cheaper hotel rate and even when purchasing a computer.

► Listen to the reading

At the Flea Market

Instructions
Identify the order of the parts of the dialogue. Write the order number in the box.

Writing

Write a dialogue between a seller and a buyer negotiating the price of something.

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