Vocabulary:
persuade /pəˈsweɪd/: to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it. (synonym: convince ≠ dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/; deter /dɪˈtɜːr/)
Examples: 
If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her. Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage. wonder /ˈwʌn.dər/: to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something. Examples: Shouldn't you phone home? Your parents will be wondering where you are. A: "Have you decided where you're going next summer?" B: "I've been wondering about (= considering) going to Florida."
go off: to leave a place and go somewhere else. Examples: She's gone off on holiday with Tony. You're too young to go off on your own. take it easy: rest, relax, or be calm. Examples: You’d better take it easy until you feel better. Take it easy – don’t get mad. afford /əˈfɔːd/: can afford: to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time. Examples: I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary. We can't afford another trip abroad this year. accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/: a place to live, work, stay, etc. in. Examples: There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live). The price includes travel and accommodation but meals are extra. put sb up: to provide someone with a place to stay temporarily. Examples: Sally is putting me up for the weekend. Najat's relatives can put us up. hitchhike /ˈhɪtʃ.haɪk/: to travel by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle. Examples: I would never hitchhike on my own. Two months ago they hitchhiked to Paris. think sth over: to consider an idea or plan carefully before making a decision. Examples: I'll think it over and give you an answer next week. I need some time to think over his proposal.