A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like talking about money?
2. What is a good price?
3. Do you like arguing?
4. What is a quick agreement?
5. Do you think negotiations are important?
6. What is a clear goal?
7. Do you worry about losing a deal?
8. What is a simple request?
9. Do you think compromise is good?
10. What is a strong position?
11. Do you practice talking?
12. What is a difficult moment?
13. Do you like simple talks?
14. What are three things to say in a negotiation?
15. Do you think being friendly helps?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between a simple request and a negotiation?
2. Why is preparing your goals important?
3. What are the good things and bad things about asking for the maximum?
4. How can a person politely ask for a lower price?
5. Should all people learn basic negotiation skills?
6. Why is it important to listen carefully to the other side?
7. Do you think being emotional helps or hurts a negotiation?
8. What is the purpose of a win-win solution?
9. How does cultural background affect negotiation style?
10. What is the difference between bargaining and negotiating a contract?
11. Do you think honesty is always the best strategy?
12. What are the problems when one side is much more powerful?
13. When is the best time to make your first offer?
14. What are two things that make a negotiation successful?
15. How does a lack of confidence affect the final result?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely say “no” to an offer?
2. How does the economy affect a worker’s ability to negotiate salary?
3. Should the government provide free training on consumer negotiation?
4. What is the difference between a fixed price and a negotiable one?
5. Do you believe that negotiation is a necessary part of daily life?
6. What are the challenges of remaining calm when the other side is aggressive?
7. How does focusing on winning affect the possibility of long-term cooperation?
8. What is the idea of “anchoring” in negotiation?
9. Is it fair when a person is forced to agree due to lack of time?
10. How does a lack of preparation affect the final result?
11. What are the basic steps for preparing for a small negotiation?
12. What is the value of seeking a middle ground in a conflict?
13. Should the news talk more about successful compromises?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people avoid all negotiations?
15. How does the history of trade affect modern business negotiations?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by constantly trying to negotiate?
2. What are the ethical issues when one side uses false information?
3. How does constant social media showing of success affect negotiation goals?
4. Should companies be legally required to negotiate salary fairly?
5. How does the feeling of power affect a person’s willingness to compromise?
6. Who is responsible for promoting ethical negotiation practices?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of high-stakes, risky negotiation?
8. What is the role of lawyers in complex contract negotiation?
9. How does the problem of cultural bias affect international talks?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing people to hide key information?
11. What are the legal differences between a voluntary negotiation and a binding agreement?
12. Do you think the main purpose of negotiation is to find a fair outcome?
13. What steps can individual citizens take to improve their bargaining skills?
14. How does the lack of clear rules affect fairness in negotiation?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of a successfully closed deal?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that some people have more bargaining power from the start?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to promote fair negotiation?
3. How do global power shifts affect major international negotiations?
4. When should the government consider mandatory mediation for certain disputes?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of using psychological tactics to gain an edge?
6. How does focusing on self-interest affect the need for long-term trust?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term unresolved conflicts on international relations.
8. How should leaders use policy to promote transparent and honest talks?
9. What is the idea of “game theory” in negotiation?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole generation struggles to compromise?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a deal was forced?
12. How does the desire for personal wealth affect the need for collective benefit?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of mutual respect?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when negotiating a contract?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for ethical negotiation practices?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a manufactured threat and a real leverage?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive power imbalance in talks?
3. How does the idea of trust change when agreements are complex and long?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for fair dealing?
5. How do historical views of diplomacy, war, and power affect modern talks?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with low bargaining power?
7. Do you think total transparency in information would fix all negotiation problems?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they are negotiating a high-stakes agreement?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for poor habits?
10. What did old thinkers say about rhetoric, persuasion, and agreement?
11. What will happen to the need for human negotiators if AI can optimize all talks?
12. How do people use the idea of “it’s just business” to avoid discussing ethics?
13. How does the experience of a major failure change a person’s negotiation style?
14. What is the power of a group to demand fair and ethical treatment in all talks?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, win-win algorithm, what would happen?
