Frases Útiles en Inglés para Negociar, Presentar, Resolver Problemas y Responder Preguntas

Unit 11: Introducing the Issue

Introducing the issue

I'd like to discuss an issue with you.
There's something we need to discuss.
We have an issue/problem with…

Explaining and asking about each other's position

My position is that…
The problem/concern I have is that…
What's your position?
Do you have any views/concerns about…?

Making an offer

Let me make you an offer.
What/How about if I offered you…?
Imagine/Supposing we…

Compromising

In return, would you consider…
If I offer X, will you do Y?
I'll meet you halfway.
I can't accept that, but I can offer you…
No, but how about if…?

Rejecting an offer

I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that.
I'm afraid that isn't possible.
I'm not in a position to accept that.

Accepting an offer

I think that would be fair. I can agree to that.
It's a deal.

Unit 12: Starting a Presentation

Starting

Good morning and thanks for coming.
I'm here today to…
Let's start.
My name's… and I'm going to tell you about…
I'd like to begin by + verb + -ing…

Previewing

First, I'll…
Then, we'll…
And finally…
Feel free to ask questions.
I'll take questions at the end.

Adding emphasis

The main reason for this is…
The best thing about this is…
We think it's a good idea because…

Referring to visuals

Let's look at this…
As you can see,…
You'll notice that…

Closing

That's everything I want to say.
That brings me to the end of my presentation.
Thanks for listening.
Are there any (more) questions?

Unit 13: Solving Problems

Asking what the problem is

What's the matter?
How can I help?
So what appears to be the trouble?

Explaining the problem

It keeps on + verb + -ing.
It's always + verb + -ing.
It won't + verb.
It means that…

Asking for details

What's wrong with it exactly?
What do you mean by…?
What sort of noise/smell is it?
When you say… do you mean…?

Diagnosing the problem

It looks/sounds like…
It looks/sounds as though…
It could be…
It might be…

Advising

The best thing would be to…
I'd advise you to…
I think you should/could…
If I were you, I'd…
Have you tried + noun / + verb + -ing?

Confirming a solution

There we are – that should fix it.
That should sort it out.
That should solve the problem.

Unit 14: Inviting and Answering Questions

Inviting questions

Are there any questions?
Does anyone have any questions?
If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to try and answer them now.

Checking understanding

Sorry, I couldn't hear you. Can you repeat that?
Sorry, I don't quite understand the question.
Let me check I've understood you correctly.
You're asking me if…?

Commenting on the question

Thank you for that question.
That's a good / a great / an important question.
That's an interesting point.

Structuring your answer

I think there are two parts to your question.
I'll answer your first point and then deal with your second.
First of all,… and for your second point…

Checking you answered the question satisfactorily

Does that answer your question?
Have I answered your question?