Spoken English for Foreign Trade (1)
1 I've come to make sure that your stay in Beijing is a pleasant one.
I specially arranged it for you Hope you enjoy your stay in Beijing.
2 You're going out of your way for us, I believe.
I believe this is special care for us.
3 It's just the matter of the schedule, that is, if it is convenient for you right now.
If it is convenient for you, I would like to discuss the schedule now. .
4 I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.
I think we can draw up a tentative plan now.
5 If he wants to make any changes, minor alternations can be made then.
If he has any opinions, we can also make slight modifications to the plan.
6 Is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for our talks?
Is there any way of ensuring we'll have enough time for our talks?
7 So our evenings will be quite full then?
So our evenings will be quite full then?
8 We'll leave some evenings free, that is, if it is all right with you.
We would like to keep a few nights at your disposal, if you wish.
9 We'd have to compare notes on what we've discussed during the day.
We'd like to spend some time studying and discussing the negotiations during the day.
10 That'll put us both in the picture.
This way both parties can understand the full picture.
11 Then we'd have some ideas of what you'll be needing
Then we'll have some idea of ??what you'll be needing.
12 I can't say for certain off-hand.
I can't say for certain off-hand.
13 Better have something we can get our hands on rather than just spend all our time talking.
It is better to have some actual material in hand than to sit and chat.
14 It'll be easier for us to get down to facts then.
This will make it easier to conduct substantive negotiations.
15 But wouldn't you like to spend an extra day or two here?
Don't you like to spend an extra day or two here?
16 I' m afraid that won't be possible, much as we'd like to.
As much as we would like to do this, I'm afraid it won't be possible.
17 We've got to report back to the head office.
We've got to report back to the head office.
18 Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
19 We've arranged our schedule without any trouble.
We have arranged our schedule of activities smoothly.
20 Here is a copy of itinerary we have worked out for you and your friends.Would you please have a look at it?
This is a copy of itinerary we have worked out for you and your friends. schedule of events. Can you please take a look?
21 If you have any questions on the details, feel free to ask.
If you have any questions on the details, please ask.
22 I can see you have put a lot of time into it.
I believe you have put a lot of effort into making this plan.
23 We really wish you'll have a pleasant stay here.
We really wish you'll have a pleasant stay here.
24 I wonder if it is possible to arrange shopping for us.
I wonder if it is possible to arrange shopping for us at the end of our visit.
25 Welcome to our factory.
Welcome to our factory.
26 I've been looking forward to visiting your factory.
I've been looking forward to visiting your factory.
27 You'll know our products better after this visit.
After the visit you will have a deeper understanding of our products.
28 Maybe we could start with the Designing Department.
Maybe we could start with a visit to the Designing Department.
29 Then we could look at the production line.
Then we could look at the production line.
30 These drawings on the wall are process sheets.
The diagrams on the wall are process flow sheets.
31 They describe how each process goes on to the next.
Describe the connection between each process.
32 We are running on two shifts.
The work we implement is two shifts.
33 Almost every process is computerized.
Almost every process is computer-controlled.
Spoken English for Foreign Trade (2)
34 The efficiency is greatly raised, and the intensity of labor is decreased.
The efficiency of work has been greatly improved, and the intensity of labor is decreased. Labor intensity has decreased.
35 All produets have to go through five checks in the whole process.
All products have to go through five checks in the whole process.
36 We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise.
We believe that quality is the soul of an enterprise.
37 Therefore, we always put quality as the first consideration.
Therefore, we always put quality as the first consideration.
38 Quality is even more important than quantity.
Quality is even more important than quantity.
39 I hope my visit does not cause you too much trouble.
I hope my visit does not cause you too much trouble.
40 Do we have to wear the helmets?
Do we have to wear protective helmets?
41 Is the production line fully automatic?
Is the production line fully automatic?
42 What kind of quality control do you have?
What methods do you use to control quality?
43 All products have to pass strict inspection before they go out.
All products must pass strict inspection before they go out.
44 What's your general impression, may I ask?
What's your impression of our factory manager?
45 I'm impressed by your approach to business.
I am very impressed with the way you run your business.
46 The product gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess.
I think your product gives you an edge over your competitors.
47 No one can match us so far as quality is concerned.
In terms of quality, no manufacturer can compare with us.
48 I think we may be able to work together in the future.
I think maybe we can cooperate in the future.
49 We are thinking of expanding into the Chinese market.
We want to expand our business into the Chinese market.
50 The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities of establishing trade relations with your company.
The purpose of my coming here is to inquire about possibilities of establishing trade relations with your company.
possibility.
51 We would be glad to start business with you.
We are glad to establish business relations with your company.
52 I'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation.
Please take care of me during the negotiation.
53 We are happy to be of help.
We are happy to be of help.
54 I can assure you of our close cooperation.
I promise to cooperate fully.
55 Would it be possible for me to have a closer look at your samples?
Can I visit your product showroom?
56 It will take me several hours if I really look at everything.
It will take me several hours if I really look at everything.
57 You may be interested in only some of the items.
You may be interested in some products.
58 I can just have a glance at the rest.
I can just take a cursory look at the rest.
59 They've met with great favor home and abroad.
These products are very popular at home and abroad.
60 All these articles are best selling lines.
All these articles are our best sellers.
61 Your desire coincides with ours.
The desires of both of us are the same.
62 No wonder you're so experienced.
No wonder you're so experienced.
63 Textile business has become more and more difficult since the competition grew.
As competition intensifies, textile trade has become more and more difficult.
64 Could I have your latest catalogs or something that tells me about your company?
Can I have your latest catalogs or something that tells me about your company?
65 At what time can we work out a deal?
When can we discuss business?
66 I hope to conclude some business with you.
I hope to establish trade relations with your company.
67 We also hope to expand our business with you.
We also hope to expand trade with your company.
Spoken English for Foreign Trade (3)
68 This is our common desire.
This is our common desire.
69 I think you probably know China has adopted a flexible policy in her foreign trade.
I think you probably know that China has adopted a flexible policy in her foreign trade.
70 I've read about it, but I'd like to know more about it.
I already know a little bit, but I'd like to know more.
71 Seeing is believing.
Seeing once is worth hearing a hundred times.
72 I would like to present our comments in the following order.
I would like to present our comments in the following order.
73 First of all, I will outline the characteristics of our product.
First of all, I will briefly explain the characteristics of our product.
74 When I present my views on the competitive products, I will refer to the patent situation.
The patent situation will be mentioned when describing the competitive products.
75 Please proceed with your presentation.
Please proceed with your presentation.
76 Yes, we have been interested in new system.
Yes, we have been interested in new system.
77 Has your company done any research in this field?
Has your company done any research in this field?
78 Yes, we have done a little. But we have just started and have nothing to show you.
Yes, we have done a little, but because we have just started, we don’t have any information to show you.
79 If you are interested, I will prepare a list of them.
If you are interested, I will prepare a list of them for your reference.
80 By the way, before leaving this subject, I would like to add a few comments.
By the way, before leaving this question, I would like to make some more comments.
81 I would like to ask you a favor.
Can I make a request?
82 Would you let me know your fax number?
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Can you tell me your fax machine number?
83 Would it be too much to ask you to respond to my question by tomorrow?
Could you please give me your fax machine number? Reply by tomorrow?
84 Could you consider accepting our counterproposal?
Could you consider accepting our counterproposal?
85 I would really appreciate your persuading your management.
I would be grateful if you could convince the management team.
86 I would like to suggest that we take a coffee break.
I would like to suggest that we take a coffee break.
87 Maybe we should hold off until we have covered item B on our agenda.
Maybe we should finish talking about item B first.
88 As a matter of fact, we would like to discuss internally regarding item B.
In fact, we would like to discuss item B internally first.
89 May I propose that we break for coffee now?
May I propose that we break for coffee now?
90 If you insist, I will comply with your request.
If you insist, we will comply with your request.
91 We must stress that these payment terms are very important to us.
We must stress that these payment terms are very important to us.
92 Please be aware that this is a crucial issue to us.
Please be aware that this is a crucial issue to us.
93 I don't know whether you realize it, but this condition is essential to us.
I don't know whether you realize it, but this condition is essential to us.
I don't know whether you realize it, but this condition is essential to us.
94 Our policy is not to grant exclusivity.
Our policy is not to grant exclusivity.
95 There should always be exceptions to the rule.
There are always exceptions to everything.
96 I would not waste my time pursuing that.
If it were me, I would not waste my time here.
97 Would you care to answer my question on the warranty?
Could you answer my question on the warranty?
98 I don't know whether you care to answer right away.
I don't know if you care to answer right away.
99 I have to raise some issues which may be embarrassing.
I have to raise some issues which may be embarrassing.
100 Sorry, but could you kindly repeat what you just said?
Sorry, but could you kindly repeat what you just said?