British English · B2 · Unit 23
Persuading
Persuading
By the end you can
- Persuade someone to change their mind
- Give way on one point to win another
- Understand how an advert tries to persuade
Words and phrases
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| trust me | believe me | Trust me, you'll love it. |
| just think about | imagine (to make someone consider) | Just think about the beaches! |
| what have you got to lose? | there's no risk for you | Come on, what have you got to lose? |
| you won't regret it | you'll be glad you did it | Book it now. You won't regret it. |
| I'll tell you what | here's an offer (informal British) | I'll tell you what, I'll pay for the train. |
| fair enough | OK, that's reasonable | Fair enough, we'll skip the walking tour. |
| convince | make someone believe or agree | How can I convince you? |
| I'm not convinced | I don't believe it yet | I'm not convinced, Dad. |
| talk you into | persuade you to do | I'm not trying to talk you into anything. |
| a once-in-a-lifetime chance | a chance you will only get once | It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance. |
| come round | change your opinion and agree | She'll come round in the end. |
| a limited offer | an offer for a short time only | It's a limited offer, ends Sunday! |
Then talk it through
Convincing your family to go on a holiday they don't want. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.