The document provides instructions for a group activity in which participants negotiate and reach agreements on various suggestions. It includes examples of how to suggest, express opinions, show agreement or disagreement, make offers, and negotiate. A checklist is also included for participants to reflect on their performance after the activity.

1. Reaching agreementsSuggesting, giving opinion, making offers, and negotiating Intermedio IPhotobyhwinther

2. General instructionsGet together in groups of three.Imagine you are a group of friends trying to reach an agreement on something. Read the instructions your teacher has given you.You have 5 minutes to suggest different things to do, give your opinion, discuss and negotiate until you reach an agreement.Once you have finished, reflect about your performance with the help of the checklist.Intermedio I

3. SuggestingWhy don’t we…?e.g. Why don’t we go shopping?Let’s …e.g. Let’s go shopping.What about…? / How about…?e.g. How about going shopping?I think we should… / we could…e.g. I think we should / could go shopping.Intermedio I

4. Expressing your opinionI think … / I believe…e.g. I think going shopping is the best option.Showing agreemente.g. Great! Fantastic! Perfect! It’s a good idea!Showing disagreemente.g. No, I don’t think it’s a good idea because…Intermedio I

5. Making an offerShall I…?e.g. Shall I send the invitations?I will…e.g. OK. I’ll send the invitations.I can… / I could…e.g. I can send the invitations.Intermedio I

6. NegotiatingI’m sure it’s going to… / it will…e.g. Come on! I’m sure it’s going to be fun.Yes, but if… will…e.g. Yes, but if we don’t bring music, it will be boring.Intermedio I

7. RememberExpressing opinionGreat! Fantastic!Perfect! Good idea!I think… / I believe…I don’t think it’s a good idea.SuggestingWhy don’t we…?Let’s…What about…?How about…?I think we should…I think we could…Making an offerShall I…?I will…I can…I could…NegotiatingI’m sure it’s going to… / it will…Yes but, if… will…Intermedio I

8. ChecklistIntermedio I

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