Linking Words & Structures Flashcards
As I mentioned earlier
Linking back to a previous idea
On the other hand
Contrast
This means that…
Explanation / Clarification
For instance / For example
Giving examples
Despite the challenges…
Concession
Which can be…
Relative clause – adds detail
Not only… but also…
Emphasising multiple ideas
Ultimately
Summarising / Concluding
In my opinion / I believe that…
Giving opinion clearly
If I remember correctly, it was…
Recalling a past event
If my memory serves me well…
Another way to say you’re trying to recall
I can’t remember exactly, but I think…
Uncertainty about a detail
Well, to be totally honest, I’ve never really thought about that before…
Showing hesitation / thinking time
I guess you could say…
Hesitation, uncertainty
It’s funny you should mention that, because…
Coincidence – real or made up
Well, I think nowadays it’s a difficult question because…
Start to a balanced or complex opinion
Yes definitely, there are a few reasons for this…
Agreeing with reasoning
