Convincing Others

20日、21日とレッスンを受けています。

21日の先生は眠れないそうでして、朝6時に寝たそうです。そして、午前の最初の授業をすっぽかしてしまったそうです・・・しんぱいですね。

1. To pressure someone into doing something means to strongly push a person to do it.

I didn’t really want to attend the party, but my friends pressured me into going.

2. When you talk someone into doing something, you talk to that person about the advantages of doing it until he/she agrees with you.

I talked my mom into buying ice cream! She said no at first, but I kept telling her how nice some cold desserts would be in this heat, and she finally agreed.

3. If someone refuses to listen to what you’re saying, you can say that it’s like talking to a brick wall.

I keep telling my sister that she should cut down on the amount of sweets she eats, but she keeps buying candy. It’s like talking to a brick wall!