Vocabulary and Listening: Group 11 - Useful English Verbs for Contract Negotiations (Clarify, Adapt, Coordinate, Withdraw, Guarantee)

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A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary
A. CLARIFY: Make something more clear

• French: clarifier
• Spanish: aclarar
• Korean: 명확히 하다
• Japanese: 明確にする (めいかくにする)
• Chinese: 澄清

B. ADAPT: Change to fit better

• French: adapter
• Spanish: adaptar
• Korean: 적응하다
• Japanese: 適応する (てきおうする)
• Chinese: 适应

C. COORDINATE: Work well together

• French: coordonner
• Spanish: coordinar
• Korean: 조정하다
• Japanese: 調整する (ちょうせいする)
• Chinese: 协调

D. WITHDRAW: Take back or leave

• French: retirer
• Spanish: retirar
• Korean: 철회하다
• Japanese: 撤回する (てっかいする)
• Chinese: 撤回

E. GUARANTEE: Promise something is true

• French: garantir
• Spanish: garantizar
• Korean: 보장하다
• Japanese: 保証する (ほしょうする)
• Chinese: 保证

F. TERMS

• French: Conditions
• Spanish: Términos
• Korean: 조건
• Japanese: 条件
• Chinese (Simplified): 条款

G. PARTIES (legal term)

• French: Parties
• Spanish: Partes
• Korean: 당사자
• Japanese: 当事者
• Chinese (Simplified): 当事人

H. SMOOTHER (related to process)

• French: Plus fluide, avec moins de complications
• Spanish: Más fluido, con menos complicaciones
• Korean: 더 원활한, 문제 없는
• Japanese: より円滑で、問題が少ない
• Chinese (Simplified): 更顺畅，问题更少

Guide Questions

1. What is important during contract negotiations?
2. What should people do?
3. What does the speaker say at the end?

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TRANSCRIPT

During contract negotiations, it is important to clarify every point. Both sides must understand the terms clearly. If something changes, they need to adaptthe agreement. This helps avoid problems later. People must coordinate with their team and talk often to share updates. Sometimes, one side may want to withdraw from the deal if they do not agree with new terms. It is better to do this early than to have big problems later. Good communication helps everyone feel comfortable. Each side wants to guarantee that the contract is fair for both parties. When everyone works together and listens, the negotiations are faster and smoother. (105 words)