Lesson 8: Signaling Agreement, Progress, or Deadlock

Key Phrases

Confirming agreement:

• So we're agreed on [point]
• We're aligned on [decision]
• Then it sounds like we're agreed
• That's settled then
• We're in agreement on [issue]

Summarizing progress:

• It sounds like we're close on [issue]
• We've made good progress on [topic]
• So far, we've agreed on [points]
• Let me summarize where we are
• To recap our discussion

Signaling pause or impasse:

• At this point, we may need to revisit this later
• Perhaps we should take some time to review this
• Let's circle back to this
• We might need to pause here and reconsider
• This may require further discussion

Additional expressions:

• Great
• Excellent
• Good
• That works
• Understood
• Let's move forward with [decision]
• Let's proceed with [action]

Example Sentences

• So we're agreed on faster delivery at the current price.
• We're aligned on the revised timeline.
• Then it sounds like we're agreed on the new payment schedule.
• That's settled then - we'll proceed with the additional support.
• We're in agreement on the quality standards.
• It sounds like we're close on pricing.
• We've made good progress on the delivery terms.
• So far, we've agreed on timeline and payment structure.
• Let me summarize where we are: delivery in 7 weeks, payment Net 45.
• To recap our discussion, we've confirmed quality specs and delivery schedule.
• At this point, we may need to revisit this later with more information.
• Perhaps we should take some time to review this internally.
• Let's circle back to this after consulting with our teams.
• We might need to pause here and reconsider our options.
• This may require further discussion with senior management.
• Great. Let's move forward with that adjustment.
• Excellent. We are agreed on the new Net 45 terms.
• Good. Then we are agreed on the new timeline of 7 weeks.
• Understood. Let's gather the necessary details now and revisit this decision soon.

Dialog: Contract Finalization

Variation:

Additional Practice Patterns

Opening Negotiations

• Thank you for meeting with us today
• We appreciate the opportunity to discuss this
• Let's start by reviewing the main points
• I'd like to begin by clarifying our position
• Before we start, let me outline our priorities

Clarifying and Checking Understanding

• Just to clarify, [restatement]
• Let me make sure I understand correctly
• So what you're saying is [paraphrase]
• Can I confirm that [point]?
• Do I understand correctly that [interpretation]?

Buying Time

• Let me check on that and get back to you
• We'd need to review that internally
• I'd like to consult with my team before confirming
• Can we revisit this point later?
• Let me think about that for a moment

Transitioning Between Topics

• Moving on to the next point
• Let's discuss [topic] now
• The next issue to address is
• Can we turn to [subject]?
• I'd like to shift focus to [topic]

Closing Negotiations

• I think we've covered everything
• Let's summarize what we've agreed on
• To confirm our understanding
• We'll document this and send it to you
• Thank you for a productive discussion
• We'll follow up with the formal agreement