Linking words

 

Adding:

Additionally / an additional

Furthermore

Also

Too

As well as that

Along with

Besides

In addition

Moreover

In addition to this

Apart from this

 

Examples:

Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours.

He said he had not discussed the matter with her. Furthermore, he had not even contacted her.

We are unable to repair this watch. Also, this is the fourth time this has happened.

I love wearing earrings. I design and make them too.

We went to the park today. As well as that, we did some shopping.

Along with parties and parliaments, elections have lost their charm.

I can’t afford to go to the concert. Besides, I don’t really like classical music.

You haven’t paid the rent yet.  In addition, you owe me money.

The report is badly presented. Moreover, it contains inaccuracies.

John’s grades are terrible because he has been so lazy these days. In addition to this, his relationship to his parents got worse.

Apart from this paragraph, the report contains a number of sensible initiatives.

 

 

1. What languages would you like to know? Why?

2. What do you like most about your city? Why?

 

 

1. Where would you like to live and work when you become a professional?

2. Are you planning to get married when you finish your university career or your master’s degree?

 

Summarizing

Usage: To sump up what has been previously stated

 

In conclusion

To summarize

Altogether

In short

To sum up

In summary

Briefly

To conclude

Examples:

 

In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable, and readily available form of exercise.

To summarize, this is a clever approach to a common problem.

The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening.

 

 

His novels belong to a great but vanished age. They are, in short, old-fashioned.

To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem…

In summary, this was a disappointing performance.

Briefly, our team is now one of the best in the world.

To conclude, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.

To conclude, I think we should travel to national cities first and then to international cities.

Briefly, My friends are doing their best to get high scores this semester.

In conclusion, we didn’t travel last year because of the pandemic.

In short, People in my country prefer soccer and volleyball.

They, in short, mostly like Peruvian food; they don’t eat others much.

 

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING OPINIONS

 

 I feel….                                 I believe….

I think….                                I suppose….

I guess….                                According to me….

In my view….                         In my opinion….

In my eyes….                         It seems to me that….

From my perspective….         From my point of view….

From my view point….         As far as I’m concerned….

Personally, I think….             I’d like to point out that….

What I mean is….                 Generally it is thought that….

Some people say that….        Well, it is considered that….

It is generally accepted that….      My impression is that….

It goes without saying that….        I hold the view that….

I’m of the opinion that….

 

 

 

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING AGREEMENT

 

 I agree….                                       I totally agree….

Definitely….                                  I couldn’t agree more….

Absolutely….                                 Precisely….

I see your point….                         I see what you are getting at….

I’d go along with that view to a point…   Sure, that’s one way of looking at it

I have to side with you on this one….            I suppose so….

I think so too….                                              I’d go along with that….

That’s a good point….                                    I see exactly what you mean….

You’re right, that’s a good point….               Actually, I think you’re right….

That’s true….                                                 Well, I agree with you here….

You have my full agreement….                     I second that….               

Ok, that’s convincing….                                I take your word on it….

You took the words right out of my mouth…

 

 PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING DISAGREEMENT

 

 I see your point, but….                                              I see what you are getting at, but….

That’s one way of looking at it, however….             I completely disagree…. 

Well, I see things rather differently….                     Umm, I’m not sure about that….   

I’m not sure I go along with that view….       I don’t really agree with that idea….

I agree up to a point, but….                                       You could say that, however….

I wouldn’t quite put it that way myself….                I still have my doubts….

I can’t/ couldn’t go along with that….                     That’s out of question….

You’ve got to be kidding….                                Well, I don’t quite agree with you….

I find that very difficult to accept….              We don’t seem to agree here….

Not necessarily….                                              That’s not always true….

There is no way I could agree with that….      I don’t think so….

No, I’m not sure about that because….           I’m afraid, I disagree….                                            We don’t seem to be in complete agreement….

 

1. What do you think students should do to get better scores at English?

2. What other language would you like to study after mastering English?

 

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING INTERRUPTION

 

Sorry to interrupt, but….                                Can I add something here….

Is it ok if I jump in for a moment….              If I might add something….

If I may interrupt….                                       Can I throw my two cents in….

Do you mind if I add something….               Umm, well not really….

Excuse me, but in my opinion….                   Are you telling that….

Excuse me for a second, but….                      Sorry, but I’m not done yet….

Let me finish what I have to say first….         May I say something here….   

Excuse me for interrupting, but….                Sorry to cut you off, but…. 

Well, that reminds me that….                        So, you’re telling me….

I don’t mean to intrude, but….                       Well, if that is the case….   

Sorry, but can you let me finish….                 Wait a minute…. 

Before you go on, I’d like to say something….         Just a moment, I like to add something here….

Before you move on, I’d like to say something….  

 

 

 

1. Have you ever been to/at a spectacular sight?

2. Do you think if students dedicate more time to their studies, they can become better ones?

- OF course. Students can get great scores and they will surely become good professionals in the future. Time to their studies is vital for learning or mastering anything.

 

If à whether

Yes à Of course, all right, Yeah.

 

 

Giving Examples

Usage: To provide examples

 

For example / For instance

Such as

Including

Namely

In this case

Proof of this

Like

Examples:

There are many interesting places to visit in the city, for example, / for instance, the botanical garden or the art museum.

I prefer to wear casual clothes, such as jeans and a sweatshirt.

Including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, I’ve got a week off work.

We need to concentrate on our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.

I think I would have made a difference in this case.

This building is a living proof of this existence, so we must preserve it.

I also make other jewellery like rings and bracelets.

 

 

Emphasizing a Point

Usage: To put forward a point or idea more forcefully

 

Undoubtedly

Indeed

Obviously

Particularly / in particular

Especially

Clearly

Importantly

Absolutely

Definitely

Without a doubt

Never

It should be noted

Unquestionably

Above all

Positively

Examples:

 

Undoubtedly, the story itself is one of the main attractions.

I don’t mind at all. Indeed, I would be delighted to help.

Obviously, we don’t want to spend too much money.

I love silver earrings, in particular ones from Mexico

The car is quite small, especially if you have children.

Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized.

More importantly, can he be trusted?

He’s an absolutely brilliant cook.

I definitely remember sending the letter.

We still believe we can win this series without a doubt.

I’m never surprised at what I do.

It should be noted that if you have something to note, then note it

Unquestionably, teaching has been a paramount part of his career.

Above all, this forest is designed for wear and tear.

This is positively the worst thing that I can even imagine.

 

1. If you were a famous sports person, would you study a professional career?

2. Do you think people should have children when they get married or not necessarily?

 

Sequencing Ideas

Usage: To indicate the order of what is being said

 

First/ firstly (Second/ secondly, Third/ thirdly, Finally)

At this time

Following

Previously

Before

Subsequently

Above all

Lastly and most importantly

Last but not least

First and foremost

Examples:

 

 

Firstly, I prefer the train because I can see the landscape.

At this time, the young man leapt into the air and flew off towards sunset.

They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day.

I had visited them three days previously.

Your name is before mine on the list.

Subsequently, new guidelines were issued to all employees.

Above all, keep in touch.

Lastly, and most importantly, you should be optimistic.

Last but not least, I find I seriously cannot relate to women.

We will continue to focus on our players first and foremost.

 

1. What would you like to do before the end of world?

2. When would you like to finish your studies at UPeU? With honors or not necessarily?

 

 

Comparing Ideas

Usage: To show how things are similar

 

Similarly

Equally

Likewise

Just as

Just like

Similar to

Same as

Compare / compare(d) to(with)

By the same token

In the same way

Correspondingly

Examples:

 

Similarly, the basketball and hockey games draw nearly full attendance.

Equally, not all customers are honest.

Her second marriage was likewise unhappy.

She’s just as smart as her sister.

Working with housecats is just like working with lions or tigers.

Some people say I have a running style similar to him.

Having a power is not the same as using the power.

He gets the ball off quickly compared to two years ago.

Teenagers should be more respectful; by the same token, parents should be more understanding.

Alex enjoys telling jokes; in the same way/similarly/likewise, his son adores funny stories.

Correspondingly, the roles each of them played were soon different.

 

 

 

Contrasting Ideas

Usage: To show how things are different

 

Unlike

Nevertheless

On the other hand

Nonetheless

Despite / in spite of

In contrast (to)

Alternatively

Conversely

Even so

Differing from

Contrary to

Examples:

 

Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install.

There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try.

Laptops are convenient; On the other hand, they can be expensive.

The problems are not serious. Nonetheless, we shall need to tackle them soon.

Despite/ In spite of the rain, I went for a walk.

In contrast to the diligent bee, the butterfly flies hither and yon with no apparent purpose.

The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport.

Northern European countries had a great summer. On the contrary/conversely, Southern Europe had poor weather.

Even so, many old friends were shocked at the announcement.

Differing from his white colleagues, he preferred instructing his scholars to the ambition of acquiring personal renown.

The situation in Ireland is quite contrary to this principle.