Free C1 (Advanced) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Persuasion and Negotiation Language grammar practice for online English classes. Student can effectively negotiate prices, make compelling arguments, and handle objections while shopping in various retail contexts.

Negotiating at the Supermarket

C1⏱ 45 min

Negotiating at the Supermarket

🎯 Goal: Student can effectively negotiate prices, make compelling arguments, and handle objections while shopping in various retail contexts

📐 Persuasion and Negotiation Language

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#shopping#negotiation#consumer rights

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Let's talk about negotiating before we dive in. In many cultures, haggling over prices is completely normal — in others, it feels awkward. I'm curious where you stand.

“Have you ever tried to negotiate a price at a shop or market? How did it go?”

“Do you think it's fair to haggle at a supermarket, or should prices be fixed for everyone?”

“If you could get a discount on any product every week, which one would you choose and why?”

“Imagine you're in a country where everyone bargains but you hate it — what would you do?”

“What matters more to you when shopping: a friendly seller or the lowest possible price?”

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🎲 Speaking Activity 1

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News Discussion

Read each short news brief, then discuss the two questions with your teacher.

8 minutes

🗣️ “What strikes me about this is...”

📰 THE IMMERLY TIMES

BREAKING NEWS +++ DISCUSS TODAY'S STORY WITH YOUR TEACHER +++ SHARE YOUR OPINION +++ BREAKING NEWS +++

A national supermarket chain has quietly launched a 'name your price' aisle where shoppers can make offers on items nearing their expiry date. Managers say it cuts waste, while some customers complain it turns weekly shopping into a bargaining match.

Story 1 of 2 · Opinion desk

DISCUSS

Would you enjoy negotiating for groceries this way, or would it feel exhausting? What leverage does a shopper actually have over expiring stock?

🎲 Speaking Activity 2

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Case Study

Read each scenario and discuss what the person should do, using the two angles as a guide.

9 minutes

🗣️ “In my view, the smartest move would be...”

📋 CASE FILE #1

Marta runs a small deli and buys cheese from a wholesaler whose prices just jumped fifteen percent. A rival wholesaler offers slightly lower quality but a much better price. Marta values the long rapport she's built over ten years but her margins are shrinking fast. What should she do?

Analyse, discuss, recommend.