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!

Interrupting:

Sorry to interrupt you, but... Sorry for interrupting you, but... Excuse my interrupting you...

By the way... I’d just like to say that...

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