Don't learn English negotiation five minutes before a critical conversation.
You might know the vocabulary. You might know negotiation theory. And then the other side says something you didn't expect, and your whole plan falls apart.
DealOps is a negotiation and language game where you practice difficult conversations in English before real money, clients, or contracts are at stake.
You Take the case, gather information, Prepare your strategy, and negotiate in English with an AI-driven character. After the conversation, you get your score, a transcript, and specific feedback.
For professionals who communicate in English at work. You don't need to speak perfectly.
YouYou thought it was about money. It wasn't.
You might know the contract. You might know your BATNA. You might know your numbers.
And still lose. Because what you hear at the start of the conversation is often just a negotiating position.
In DealOps you learn not just to respond. You learn to uncover what the conversation is really about.
Prepare. Gather info. Negotiate. Review.
It's a bit like an RPG for negotiation. You Take the case, gather information, make decisions, and only then enter the conversation.
You don't watch another theoretical lesson on negotiation. You dive into a specific case and make decisions that shape its outcome.
Take the case
You play as a professional negotiator representing your client. You learn the situation, the stakes, the constraints, and what happened before the conversation starts.
Prepare your strategy
You define your goals, limits, BATNA, and possible zones of agreement. You decide what outcome would be good, and at what point further concessions stop making sense.
Investigation Phase
You don't know the whole story. You choose which information to uncover before negotiating. You try to understand what the other side might want, what they already know, and where the real problem might be.
Negotiation Phase
You negotiate in English with an AI-driven character. In Live AI mode, you type in your own words, and the other side reacts to your questions, tone, arguments, and decisions.
Case Review
After the case concludes, you get a Case Review. You see what worked, what you missed, where you lost leverage, and what outcome you achieved.
Negotiation is not the whole game. Learning happens when your decisions collide with the reality of the case.
The client used the work, but refuses to pay the €8,000 invoice.
The freelancer is owed €8,000.
The client refuses to pay. Then the product is launched using her graphic design.
You have three obvious arguments:
- the contract;
- proof of design approval;
- the threat of going public.
If you use them poorly, you might still get paid. But you will miss the optimal agreement.
Because the real question isn't:
“Does Daniel owe the money?”
The real question is:
“Why is he refusing to pay if he used the work?”
The answer is waiting inside. Find it, and the negotiation will change its course.
Can you uncover the real problem?
The better agreement is not shown on this page. You have to find it in the simulator.
Request access to the Case 01 betaAfter each case, you see what really happened.
You don't just find out if you won. You see the conversation flow, your decisions, and where you could have achieved a better outcome.
Score and Case Review
You check your negotiation score, skills radar, leveraged information, and factors that influenced the result.
Full transcript
You return to the conversation and analyze specific questions, arguments, concessions, and moments when the situation started to shift.
Missed facts and better options
You see what you failed to uncover and what other solutions could have led to a better agreement.
Language feedbackPlanned
Planned: analysis of the English used, stronger alternative phrasing, and language for further learning.
For people who use English at work and sometimes have to say something harder than "I agree".
Serious training before real conversations, not quick entertainment or generic advice.
Who it's for
- ✓Business English learners (B2+) who need negotiation language in a practical context.
- ✓Sales and procurement specialists negotiating prices, scope, supplier terms, and deadlines.
- ✓Freelancers and consultants talking to clients about rates, scope creep, and future collaboration.
- ✓Managers and project leaders setting priorities and having difficult internal conversations.
- ✓MBA students, trainers, and L&D departments looking for structured practice on case studies.
Who it's not for
- –For beginners in learning English.
- –For casual gamers looking for quick entertainment.
- –For passive learners who just want to click through and be praised.
- –For those expecting full voice acting at this stage.
- –For people who want easy praise instead of serious feedback.
If you want to test your skills, get corrected, and see what you missed, DealOps is for you.
Building negotiation skills in English for your team?
One measurable tool covering Business English and negotiation skills. During the beta, we are onboarding a small number of pilot teams.
Built on experience from real training.
DealOps was created by the founders of EnglishBreakfast, based on years of experience helping professionals practice difficult business conversations in English: meetings, setting boundaries, conflicts, client pressure, and tough decisions.
Timothy Hannum
Over 12 years of experience training international teams and helping professionals communicate more confidently in business situations.
Conrad Goltz
Over 17 years of experience designing and delivering engaging communication, negotiation, and simulation training for professionals navigating complex business situations.
First reactions after playing Case 01
Here's what early users are saying after playing Case 01.
"You can see that preparation changes negotiations. The moves you make before sitting down to talk completely affect the outcome."
"It's a bit like a strategy game. You have to be creative, focus, and find your own strategy. Very cool."
"For someone who likes games, this could be really interesting. You can learn a lot from this."
"A very engaging experience. It uses real business vocabulary that matters in real negotiations."
Frequently asked questions
What is DealOps?
DealOps is a negotiation simulator based on Business English. You work on realistic cases: you analyze, plan strategy, and negotiate in English. The current Private Beta focuses on Case 01. In Live AI mode, you type your own words and receive adaptive responses, rather than following a predetermined script.
Do I need to speak perfect English?
No. If you can hold a business conversation in English (around B2 level), you will be fine. Four difficulty levels allow you to start with hints and progress to independent typing in Live AI. The current Case Review evaluates your negotiations and provides a full transcript of the conversation. Dedicated language feedback is in our plans for beta development.
What will I actually learn?
Both strategy and language. On the strategic side: BATNA, ZOPA, anchoring, logrolling, face-saving, and more. On the language side – the English necessary to apply them: opening negotiations, politely refusing, asking diagnostic questions, dealing with pressure, and closing deals.
Is DealOps free?
During the Private Beta, DealOps is free for early testers. We admit users in batches, so joining the waitlist guarantees your spot, and in return, we ask for honest feedback that will shape our future development.
Can we use this as a team?
Yes. During the beta, we are onboarding a small number of pilot teams to the simulator. Use the contact form on the EnglishBreakfast website and select the "DealOps team-pilot" option.
Join the free beta
DealOps is not yet available to everyone. We admit new players in batches so we can observe how motivated users play, where they get stuck, and which cases teach them best.
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Negotiation practice for those who want their real conversations to end with a better outcome.