🎯 Cue Card: Describe a person who persuaded you to do something
You should say:
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When it happened
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What he/she persuaded you to do
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Why he/she persuaded you to do it
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And explain whether you did it in the end
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✅ Sample Answer:
Honestly speaking, I’m someone who often sticks to my comfort zone, but there was one person who convinced me to step out of it — my elder cousin, Rajat. He’s about four years older than me, and we share a really close bond. He’s more like a mentor to me than just a cousin.
This happened around two years ago, when I was struggling to decide whether to go abroad for higher studies or stay back in India. I was quite confused because I had never lived away from home, and the thought of managing everything on my own was quite scary.
Rajat had already studied in Canada, and during that time, he persuaded me to take the same path. He told me how moving abroad could give me global exposure, help me grow personally and professionally, and open up better opportunities. What made him so persuasive was that he didn’t just talk about the positives — he also discussed the challenges and how he overcame them. He even helped me shortlist colleges and explained how the process works.
At first, I was hesitant. But the way he shared his experience and constantly motivated me gave me the push I needed. Eventually, I took his advice, applied to a college in Canada, and got accepted. Looking back, I think it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
So all in all, Rajat really influenced my life in a positive way, and I’m grateful that he persuaded me to take that step.
📚 Vocabulary:
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Step out of comfort zone – try something new or challenging
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Global exposure – experience of international environments
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Shortlist – select a few from a larger list
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Motivated – encouraged to take action
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Hesitant – unsure or unwilling to act
🧠Idioms & Phrases:
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Stick to my comfort zone – avoid new or uncomfortable experiences
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Gave me the push I needed – motivated me to act
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Looking back – when thinking about the past
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All in all – overall; in conclusion
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🧩 Customizable Template:
Honestly speaking, I was once persuaded by [person’s name], who is [your relation to them]. It happened around [time], when I was unsure about [situation].
He/she encouraged me to [what they persuaded you to do], and shared [reasons/experiences]. At first, I was [feeling], but eventually, I followed his/her advice.
Looking back, I feel it was a [benefit/result]. So overall, I’m glad that [name] persuaded me at that time.
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