Essential Foreign Trade English Phrases (Part Five)

Introduction: Being able to communicate effectively with an overseas business partner is essential in any negotiation. To help you navigate different scenarios and interact with your international business partners, here are some useful English phrases.

1 That's international practice. We can't break it.

2 We are prepared to reconsider amending the contract.

3 We'll have to discuss about the total contract price.

4 Do you think the method of payment is OK for you?

5 We are really glad to see you so constructive in helping settle the problems as regards the signing of the contract.

6 Here are the two originals of the contract we prepared.

7 Would you please read the draft contract and make your comments about the terms?

8 When will the contract be ready?

9 Please sign a copy of our Sales Contract No.156 enclosed here in duplicate and return to us for our file.
10 The contract will be sent to you by air mail for your signature.

11 Don't you think it necessary to have a close study of the contract to avoid anything missing?

12 We have agreed on all terms in the contract. Shall we sign it next week?

13 We had expected much lower prices.

14 They are still lower than the quotations you can get elsewhere.

15 I can show you other quotations that are lower than yours.

16 When you compare the prices,you must take everything into consideration.

17 I can assure you the prices we offer you are very favorable.

18 I don't think you'll have any difficulty in pushing sales.

19 But the market prices are changing frequently.

20 It's up to you to decide.    

21 The demand for our products has kept rising.

22 How long will your offer hold good?

23 We have new methods like compensation trade and joint venture.

24 I think a joint venture would be beneficial to both of us .

25 Please give us your proposal if you're ready for that.

26 Please go over it and see if everything is in order.

27 Do you have any comment on this clause.

28 Don't you think we should add a sentence here like this?

29 If one side fails to observe the contract,the other side is entitled to cancel it.

30 The loss for this reason should be charged by the side breaking the contract. 

Conclusion: Understanding and using these short English phrases will help to communicate more effectively. Stay tuned for more updates on this blog in the future!