Linking words and cohesion basics

Connect your ideas clearly with linking words for adding, contrast, reasons, results and examples, punctuate them correctly, and use words like it, this and they to avoid repetition.

Level B1 30 min4 exercisesLesson 4 of 12 in Writing B1

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 2, TOEFL iBT Writing – Academic Discussion, TOEIC Writing – Write an opinion essay

What you'll learn

Choose the right linking word for adding, contrast, reason, result, example and sequence
Punctuate however, therefore, although and because correctly
Use reference words (it, they, this, these) to avoid repeating the same words

Lesson content

9 steps · 4 exercises · 30 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Complete the paragraph
5. Practice 2Choose the correct sentence
6. Practice 3Your turn: link your ideas
7. Exam tips3 tips
8. Key vocabulary11 words
9. SummaryReview and finish

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