Question: Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?

Analysis

When answering this question, you can talk about how some people naturally have stronger communication skills, confidence, or emotional intelligence, which makes them more persuasive. You can also mention that experience, practice, and understanding of the audience play a big role in how persuasive someone is. Some people might be better at reading situations or using the right words to influence others. You could give examples, like politicians or salespeople, who often have strong persuasion skills.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. better at→more skilled at
  2. persuading→convincing others
Question: Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?

Idea 1

Yes
  1. Some people are naturally more confident and outgoing
  2. Good communicators can express their ideas clearly
  3. People with strong emotional intelligence can understand others’ feelings and use that to persuade
  4. Experience and practice make people better at convincing others
  5. Some people are just more charming or likable, which helps them persuade

Idea 2

No
  1. Anyone can learn persuasion skills with practice
  2. It depends on the situation and topic, not just the person
  3. People might be persuasive in one area but not another
Question: Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?

Related Vocabulary

  1. convince
  2. debate
  3. influence
  4. communication
  5. confidence
  6. argument
  7. negotiation
  8. body language
  9. charisma
  10. leadership
  11. opinion
  12. discussion

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. to have the gift of the gab: to be very good at talking and persuading people
  2. to twist someone’s arm: to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do
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