Speaking coherence Flashcards

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on top of that

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Adding detail to the previous point ( = besides that )
E.g.
- A: What do you like about living here in the South West?
- B: Well, I love the fresh air, the people are friendly and on top of that it’s cheap!

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that said

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Introducing an idea that contrasts with the previous point ( =even so )
E.g. The economy is struggling. That said, house prices rose slightly last month.

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in particular

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Giving an example related to the previous point, more than others
E.g. He socialized with the other young people, one boy in particular

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the thing is

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Giving an explanation for the previous point

E.g. The thing is, my parents like me to be home by ten o’clock.

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on the grounds that

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For the reason that ( =because )
E.g. Some countries have proposed a tax on fizzy drinks on the grounds that it will discourage people from drinking so much.

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to build upon one’s/the point/idea a little more

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Adding detail to an idea

E.g. To build upon this idea, I would like to present the example of Abercrombie and Fitch

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looking at it from another point of view

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Contrasting by giving a different perspective/opinion

E.g. Looking at it from another point of view, social media has numerous benefits to users.

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ultimately

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Concluding an argument with a final point

E.g. Ultimately, we are the only ones who can improve our health.

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at the end of the day

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Something that you say before you give the most important fact of a situation
E.g. Of course I’ll listen to what she said but at the end of the day, it’s my decision.

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in a nutshell

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To conclude with a final point

E.g. In a nutshell, we should protect the environment at all costs.

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in the act of

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In the process of

E.g. They photographed him in the act of reading other people’s mail

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