How to use linking words in English - part 2

How to use linking words in English - part 2

Update: 2025-05-18
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Struggling with contrast words like although, even though, or however?  In this episode, we break down real-life examples and share tips to boost your fluency and style. Plus, discover our Golden Nugget phrase and an exciting live workshop announcement!
  • Introduction: Linking words – focus on contrast (0:24 - 1:38
  • Contrasting words: “but,” “however,” and “nevertheless” (1:39 - 5:23 )
  • Formal contrasts: “despite” and “in Spite of” (6:25 - 9:14
  • Challenges with gerunds (9:28 - 10:11
  • Practice examples using “despite” and “in spite of” 10:11 - 11:00  
  • Final set of contrast words: “although” and “even though” 11:13 - 12:07  
  • Discussion: more contrast examples & usage of "though" 12:07 - 14:01  
  • Preferences in using linking words 14:01 - 15:08  
  • Advice: practice fixed phrases 15:09 - 15:42  
  • Golden Nugget: “As a matter of fact” / “In fact” 15:44 - 17:06  
  • Announcement: Live workshop in Cologne in September. More information at www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com 17:09 - 19:02  

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  • Einführung: Verbindende Wörter - Fokus auf Kontrast 0:24 - 1:38  
  • Kontrastierende Wörter: „aber“, ‚jedoch‘ und „dennoch“ 1:39 - 5:23  
  • Formale Kontraste: „Despite“ und „In Spite Of“ 6:25 - 9:14  
  • Herausforderungen mit Gerundien 9:28 - 10:11  
  • Übungsbeispiele mit ‚Despite‘ und „In Spite Of“ 10:11 - 11:00  
  • Letzter Satz von Kontrastwörtern: „Although“ und „Even Though“ 11:13 - 12:07  
  • Diskussion: Weitere Kontrastbeispiele und Verwendung von "Though" 12:07 - 14:01  
  • Vorlieben bei der Verwendung von Verbindungswörtern 14:01 - 15:08  
  • Ratschläge: Feste Sätze üben 15:09 - 15:42  
  • Golden Nugget: „As a matter of fact“ / „In fact“ 15:44 - 17:06  
  • Ankündigung: Live-Workshop in Köln im September. Mehr Informationen unter www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com  17:09 - 19:02

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How to use linking words in English - part 2

How to use linking words in English - part 2

Rebecca Deacon, Dave Preston, Birgit Kasimirski