Prime Time 8, Speaking, Maturatraining

Support material: Persuading and offering Persuading In a discussion, you often try to convince your partner of a belief, position or course of action by using suitable arguments or questions. Another thing … . • But actually … . • But can’t you see … . • But in fact … . • But the real question is … . • Don’t misunderstand me, … . • Even so, … . • Have you thought of … ? • In a case like this … . • In this sort of situation … . • It’s in your interests to … . • Let me put it (in) another way. • Let’s face it, there won’t be a better … . • Look at it this way: … . • Many people think … . • Not only that, but … . • Not to mention the fact that … . • Oh, I almost forgot … . • Perhaps I should mention … . • Plus the fact that … . • Possibly, but … . • Some people say … . • Surely it would make more sense to … . • That would be great, except … . • That’s the reason why … . • The fact of the matter is … . • The point is … . • The reason is … . • To start with … . • What I mean is … . • What’s more, … . • Why not change track/start all over again? • Wouldn’t it be better to … ? • Yes, but … . • You could always consider … . • You must admit that it’s an attractive proposal. • You’d better take the opportunity now. • You’ve probably heard that … . Offering With the following phrases you can offer services or goods to other people or suggest a course of action to follow. Can I get you a copy of the report? Have another attempt at describing the situation! How about asking the experts for their evaluation? How would you like me to present the results of the survey? I could rephrase my last comment if you like . I could always return to the previous subject. I would be glad to take care of this matter. I would be more than happy to share my findings with you. I’ll happily agree to your proposal. It would be a great pleasure to discuss these issues with you. Please allow me to introduce our host. Please feel free to contact me whenever needed. Shall I start by explaining how it all started? We could have a break at that point. We should like to pay attention to the needs of all people concerned. We would be very happy to support you in this matter. What if I had copies made of the report? Why don’t I take the minutes today? Would you like to have a look around before we start? 1 2 45 21 Politics and public institutions Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verl gs öbv