Thursday, October 18, 2018

B1-B2 WRITING-SPEAKING SKILLS TIPS: USEFUL LINKING WORDS TO COMPARE, CONTRAST



To list and add points: In the first place, To start with/begin with,
Secondly, Thirdly, Finally, In addition ( to this), Furthermore, Moreover, Besides.


To introduce or list advantages:
The main/first/most important advantage of….,
One/ Another/ An additional advantage of…..,
One point of view in favour of…
It is often suggested/believed/argued that….,
Some/Many people suggest/feel/argue that…,
Some /Many people are in favour of/ convinced that….


To introduce or list disadvantages:


The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of…
One/Another /An additional disadvantage of….
One point/argument against…
Some/Many people are against…,


To introduce examples/reasons/results
For example/instance, such as, like, in particular, therefore, for this reason,
because, as, since, as a result,etc


To show contrast: On the other hand, However, still, but, Nonetheless,
Nevertheless, Although, Even though, Despite/In spite of ( the fact that),etc

To introduce a conclusion: In conclusion, All in all, Lastly, All things considered, Taking everything into account/consideration, To conclude/sum up.

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