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especially...; in particular...; particularly; etc
To express your opinion
I feel...; I believe...; I am convinced...; I am confident...;etc
To make suggestions/recommendations
I (would) (strongly) suggest/recommend...; If we (did this/were to do this)...; One solution/ suggestion would be to...; It would be a good idea to...; etc
To express cause and effect
By (doing this), we could/would...; (Doing this) would (solve the problem, etc)...; In this way, we could...;... in order to...;... so that...; (This) would mean that...; As a result...; etc
Ex. 3.
Go through the model in Ex. 2a and identify the linking words/phrases used. Then suggest alternatives.
Ex. 4.
Use appropriate linking words/phrases from the theory box above to complete the sentences.
1. ……………… working in such a closed environment isn't healthy. Secondly, …………………………………………… we have complained, nothing has been done about it.
2. We should get more computers in the office. ………………………………, everyone could have access. ……………………………… the work would get done more quickly.
3. ……………………………… we increase our office hours ……………………………… provide better customer service.
4. Firstly, I feel ……………………………………… change the current curriculum. ………………………………, students should be given an extra free period during exams.
5. I believe we should hire additional part-time staff, ……………………………… during the busy summer season. ………………………………… be able to get the orders out on time.
6. Finally, it is ……………………………… important to understand the importance of the Internet in the job market today. ……………………………… the results of this survey will help us improve our working conditions.
Ex. 5.
Use the prompts below to write complete sentences.
1. One / the main problems / learning English / get / enough / listening and speaking practice
2. Secondly, / lot / difficult things / learn, / especially / grammar
3. One solution / watch TV / listen / radio
4. This / mean / hear the way / language / spoken
5. As a result, / soon develop / thorough knowledge / the language
6. Furthermore, if / study regularly / slowly build / knowledge
Ex. 6.
Read the rubric, underline the key words and answer the questions.
The school where you work as a teacher is planning to produce a brochure to be distributed to the public. The headmaster has asked you to write a report, suggesting which aspects of life at the school should be represented in the brochure and which photographs should be used.
Write your report. You should write between 120 and 180 words.
1. Who is the target reader?
2. Which aspects of school life could you write about?
3. Which linking words and phrases could you include?
4. Which of the following section headings could you use?
Other Schools in the Area [ ]
Conclusion [ ] Lesson Timetable [ ]
Exam Successes [ ] Purpose [ ]
A Detailed History of the School [ ]
School Activities [ ] Classrooms [ ] Other [ ]
Ex. 7.
Read the two models (A & B) and say which is not appropriate, giving reasons. Think about: layout - grammar - style (formal -informal) - points not covered.
MODEL A.
Dear Mr Howell,
I'm writing you this report to tell you all about what I think is a brilliant idea for the brochure that you want to write. First of all, let me say what a nice idea it is. It is a really good school and I have been very happy here. In fact, I'll be sorry to leave.
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