Student English Material
The Material is :
1) Expression of Convincing and Persuading
2) Expression Suggestion and Advice
3) Expression Obligation and Necessity
4) Notice
5) Advertisment
6) Prosedural Text
7) Memo.
1. Expression of Convincing and Persuading
Persuading is an expression to persuade someone. It means to make someone decide to do something by giving them reasons why they should do it, asking them many times to do it, or to make someone believe something or feel sure about something.
- Here are some expressions to persuade someone to do something:
– Can’t I persuade you to…?– Let’s join… You won’t regret it.
– I’m begging you. Will you…?
– Just this once!
– How I can persuade you to
– Won’t you… Please?
– Why don’t you…?
– Are you really sure you can’t/couldn’t…?
– I really think it would be a pity if we didn’t…
– Are you quite sure you won’t consider…?
– I really think you’d do well to…
– Oh, come on!
– You’re not going to let me down, are you?
– Not even for me/for my sake?
– Not even for me/for my sake?
Expressions of Convincing
The verbs ‘convince’ and ‘persuade’ are very similar in meaning, but there is a difference in how we use them.
After ‘persuade’ we use the structureto + infinitive:
- I persuaded them to stay for another drink.
- He persuaded her not to take the job.
After ‘convince’ we cannot use a verb infinitive. We say ‘convince someone that‘:
- She convinced the police that she was telling the truth.
- He convinced her that it was the right thing to do.
Both of the above sentence would also be correct without ‘that’
- She convinced the police she was telling the truth.
- He convinced her it was the right thing to do
Learn some expressions to convince others.
- I assure you, I can do the job well.
- I convince you, i’m the right person to do job.
- I believe I am the only person who can finish this job on time.
- I assure you, we can make it real.
- I convince you to do what I say.
- I believe you should decide your own decision.
- I ensure you to believe me.
2. Expression Suggestion and Advice
- EXSAMPLE DIALOG FROM:
Expression Suggestion and Advice
Conversation between Dara and Tasya. Dara finds herself very difficult in learning french,.
Dara :Hi Tasya, Can you help me to solve my problem?Tasya : With my pleasure, Dara. What’s your problem?
Dara : I am terrible in French and I think I should do something about it. What do you advise me to do?
Tasya : I suggest you to try this book. It is a fantastic book for beginners.
Dara : It sounds nice, but do you have another book? Because frankly reading book is boring for me.
Tasya : Hmm, let me think first. Anyway, why don’t you try to watch French movie without subtitle. In this way, not only won’t get bored while learning but also you can improve your listening skill.
Dara : it’s nice. I’ll try to watch it without French subtitle.
Tasya : the most important thing is to keep our spirit light!
Dara : I am terrible in French and I think I should do something about it. What do you advise me to do?
Tasya : I suggest you to try this book. It is a fantastic book for beginners.
Dara : It sounds nice, but do you have another book? Because frankly reading book is boring for me.
Tasya : Hmm, let me think first. Anyway, why don’t you try to watch French movie without subtitle. In this way, not only won’t get bored while learning but also you can improve your listening skill.
Dara : it’s nice. I’ll try to watch it without French subtitle.
Tasya : the most important thing is to keep our spirit light!
