- Level
- Intermediate
- Used in
- Email, Discussion, Interview, Listening
Linking words by function
| To | Linking words |
|---|---|
| Add | also, in addition, moreover, what is more |
| Contrast | but, however, although, on the other hand |
| Give a reason | because, since, as, due to |
| Show a result | so, therefore, as a result, this means that |
| Give an example | for example, for instance, such as |
| Conclude | overall, in short, for these reasons |
Punctuation matters
"However" and "therefore" start a new sentence or follow a semicolon. "But" and "so" join two parts with a comma.
Not quite
Better
- The course is useful, however it is expensive.The course is useful. However, it is expensive.
- Although it was late, but we continued.Although it was late, we continued.
- Due to it was raining, we stayed home.Because it was raining, we stayed home.
Linking words in Listening
Speakers use the same words. "However" signals a contrast is coming, and the idea after it is often what the question asks about.
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