Persuading and Encouraging - Functional Language
Practise persuading and encouraging at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrase patterns
- Situation-based response practice
- Space for written responses
- Suggested answers on page 2
Encourage an achievable action with a relevant positive reason rather than pressure.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and keep the suggested answers on page 2 for discussion after they write.
- Check the forms after Why don't you, Have you thought about and It might be a good idea to.
- Write encouragement for speaking English, applying for work, cooking and the other situations.
- Read responses in pairs: the listener may accept, hesitate or decline, and the speaker should respect that response.
Support and extension
Provide one small first step for support. Extend by acknowledging the concern before encouraging. You have nothing to lose is an idiom, not a literal guarantee; avoid dismissing costs, anxiety or real travel risks.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
