Linking words and phrases

Sequence Result Emphasis

• First / firstly, second / secondly, third / thirdly etc
• Next, last, finally
• In addition, moreover
• Further / furthermore
• Another
• Also
• In conclusion
• To summarise
• So
• As a result
• As a consequence (of)
• Therefore
• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
• Due to
• Undoubtedly
• Indeed
• Obviously
• Generally
• Admittedly
• In fact
• Particularly / in particular
• Especially
• Clearly
• Importantly
Addition Reason Example
• And
• In addition / additionally / an additional
• Furthermore
• Also
• Too
• As well as
• For
• Because
• Since
• As
• Because of
• For example
• For instance
• That is (ie)
• Such as
• Including
• Namely
Contrast Comparison
• However
• Nevertheless
• Nonetheless
• Still
• Although / even though
• Though
• But
• Yet
• Despite / in spite of
• In contrast (to) / in comparison
• While
• Whereas
• On the other hand
• On the contrary
• Similarly
• Likewise
• Also
• Like
• Just as
• Just like
• Similar to
• Same as
• Compare
• compare(d) to / with
• Not only...but also


Useful sentence connectors


Logical / sequential order
• Firstly, secondly, thirdly etc
• Next, last, finally
• In addition
• Furthermore
• Also
• At present / presently

Order of importance
• Most / more importantly
• Most signiciantly
• Above all
• Primarily
• It is essential / essentially
Contrast
• However
• On the other hand
• On the contrary
• By (in) comparison
• In contrast
Result
• As a result
• As a consequence
• Therefore
• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
Comparison
• Similarily
• Likewise
• Also
Reason
• The cause of
• The reason for




DISCURSIVE ESSAYS
Introduction
This essay will look at the arguments for and against the issue of ...
This essay will consider both sides of this very controversial issue...

Body Paragraphs
-Agruments FOR
The main argument for advertisingis that
Another significant benefit of advertising is
Another benefit is

- Transition sentence
Even though there is many advantages for both companies and customers of advertising, it has caused a number of disadvantages.

- Agruments AGAINST
The first and most important reason to oppose
The main argument against GM food seems to be that
Another concern is

Conclusion
In conclusion, there are valid arguments on both sides
It is clear that


AGRUMENTATIVE ESSAYS
Introduction
Globbalisation brings with it many benefits, which... not only... but also...
This essay will show that the negatives outweigh the benefits for a number of reasons.

Body Paragraphs
-Agrument 1 for OR against
The first and most important reason to oppose...
-Agrument 2 for OR against
Another reason to question whether...
-Agrument 3 for OR against
The final reason to oppose this...

Conclusion

COMPARE & CONTRAST ESSAYS
Introduction
This essay will look at the similarities and differences between these aspects of the two countries' education systems.

Body Paragraphs
-Similarities
Firstly... Secondly... FInally...
- Transition sentence
However, despite these similarities there are a greater number of differences.
- Differences
First of all... In contrast...
Next... Conversely
The next difference is... On the other hand...
Among the differences between..., the most significant is...

Conclusion
CAUSE & EFFECT ESSAYS
Introduction
This essay will look at some of the causes and effects of ....

Body Paragraphs
- Causes

- Transition statement

- Effects


Conclusion
To summarise,


OTHER SIGNAL LANGUAGES

To show sequence
The first undeniable fact is that
Another reason to question
Most importantly
The final question to oppose
Finally, some people believe that
Lastly

To show examples
For instance/ for example
One typical example of this could be found in China where
An excellent example of this situation can be found in Tokyo where
I can think of one example.
Let's take... as an example.

To show relationship between ideas in a para
It can be said that
It is clear that
It is likely to
It is obvious that

There is no doubt that
The problem is that

In other words
It seems
In fact
Apart from
When
Basically
Generally

In the other hand
Furthermore
Also
Besides
Additionally
Moreover
Nevertheless
After all