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Linking words

Consequences and reasons:

as a result

it leads to

due to

thanks to

so

so

that’s why

because (as)

that is because of

Sequencing and concluding:

firstly (secondly, thirdly)

then

after that

also

besides

moreover

in addition to

additionally

what’s more

finally

at last

in conclusion

to conclude

to sum up

summing up

generally speaking

in general

all in all

Contrasting:

on the one hand

on the other hand

nevertheless

however

though (although)

furthermore

in spite of this fact

in comparison with

in contrast to

but

both … and

neither …nor

Giving examples:

for example

such as

especially

Linking paragraphs:

I’d like (want) to tell you about

I’d like to start (begin) with

To begin with, I’d like to say that

Introducing the topic (the next point), I’d like to talk about

Speaking about …, it is necessary to say (point out, mention, stress)

Speaking about …, we should say some words about

Speaking about …, we shouldn’t forget to say

Firstly (first of all) I want to say that

It is not a secret

It is (widely) known that

As it is known

As far as I know

In fact

I’d like also (now) to

Frankly speaking

If I’m not mistaken

There’s one more thing to be noted

As for

Giving opinion:

in my opinion

my opinion is that

from my point of view of

I think (suppose, guess, believe)

personally I believe

It depends (on)

as I see it

the way I see it

if you ask me

I wouldn’t say that

All things considered, I must say that

Asking for opinion:

What’s your opinion?

What do you think about it?

Do you agree?

Don’t you agree?

Don’t you think so?

Does anyone object?

Agreement:

I agree with you.

I’m of the same opinion.

I partially agree that (with you)

I totally agree that ...

No doubt, it’s a good idea.

That’s a good point.

I think you are right.

Doubt:

I doubt it.

I doubt if it is possible.

I’m not at all sure that ...

I’m not quite certain that ...

I don’t think it is realistic.

Maybe ....

Disagreement:

If you don’t know a person well:

That’s a good idea, but ...

Yes, it’s quite true, but ...

I’m afraid I can’t agree with you on that.

I’m not sure I quite agree...

Perhaps, but don’t you think that ...

I see what you mean, but ...

If you know a person well:

I can’t agree with you here.

I’m afraid I disagree with you.

I don’t agree at all.

You can’t be serious!