The topic we will talk about today is ….

You have to guess it!

What do all the bold words have in common?

1. House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.

2. We can not go on holiday, because we don’t have enough money.

3. Gary arrived after Alex left.

That’s right!

Connectors

Today we will learn about different types of connectors in English that will help you achieve optimal communication

The first type of connectors 

Contrast – This type of connector is used to create continuity in the text between two clauses that present contradictory ideas.

However, In contrast, Whereas, Despite, On the one hand / On the other hand, Nevertheless / Still / Yet

For Example- I’m all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast.

Another type is Cause

Also known as causative connectors, these are used to explain the reason behind something.

Because, Since, Due to, On account of

For example – I ran because I was afraid.

Effect – Everything we do has a consequence. In the previous category, we discussed what causes something to happen, in this case, we’re talking about the effect or result of an action.

Therefore, as a result of and consequently

For example – The cell phone is thin and light and therefore very convenient to carry around.

Addition – These are used when you want to expand an idea by adding arguments.

Moreover, Furthermore /  In addition / Besides, On top of that

For example – It probably wouldn’t work. Moreover, it would be very expensive to try it.

To establish a sequence – These connectors allow us to describe ideas in a sequential and organized manner.

First, First of all, In the first place, Second/secondly, Finally, and In conclusion

For example – First of all, I’d like to give you a little background information.

And now practice