Avoid repeating vocabulary! - Useful alternatives to the common English linker "THEREFORE"

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In the writing paper of the Cambridge English exams - B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE), you should try to avoid repeating vocabulary. Therefore, is useful to have some nice alternatives to common words up your sleeve: synonyms that allow you to express the same idea. So, in this video, I share six useful alternatives to the common (and often overused) linker, "therefore".
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[@jonyer1980]

Formality scale: Ergo>thus>hence>consequently/as a consequence>for that reason>so

[@vanessadimarco158]

Hi Ben, we use ERGO in Italy even in speaking and informal conversation. I never heard it in an English one. Thank you for teaching always new things.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Some people use it in colloquial spoken English, but usually in an ironic way. Interesting that it's common in Italian

[@marcoantoniomoralescruz2645]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful lessons. The one I didn't know was "ergo".

[@user-cc2ux9ew1r]

Good to see you again Benjamin. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Crisguig]

Oh my! I am starting to feel the pressure of ( is it of?, for? ) my forthcoming C2 exam.! Thanks a million for your priceless tips.

[@curly2387]

Thank you!

[@nataliamonterollorente5066]

Very useful video, thanks!!

[@stephenharris-dr]

May we get a chance to see a video about words giving examples or evidence?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I'll look into it

[@michellewang445]

Thank you❤

[@tanyasemenova7310]

Dear, Ben! I would like to know: where "therefore " stands in the list of formal- informal? Is it appropriate to use it in colloquial speech? Thank you for the lesson! It's great as usual 🌺

[@hapboyman]

very useful, thx

[@javierromanmarin3257]

You can also use: thereby and thereupon

[@stephenharris-dr]

You are top-notch, my teacher.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're very kind 🙂

[@cuentadoble-sports]

What about "moreover"?

[@elizabethgrinningson7730]

1. Ergo 2. Thus 3. Hence 4. Consequently 5. For that reason 6. So I'm wondering if I could put "as a result" in this list? These expression are similar in meaning, but not exactly the same

[@Daniula02]

That's a good one, but in my opinion it's like you said, that it has a different meaning... I think "therefore" is used to express you can infer one thing from another, but it doesn't mean it's a consequence... In that case I'll use "as a result". I hope Ben can help us with these 😁

[@FullOfCompassion]

COYG!

[@jefpepitone3574]

ergo never see this word before merci

[@diegonayalazo]

❤

[@fleurblanche7642]

yes repetitions are horrible They are signs not only of negligence but non familiarity with the process of writing with the style tooThey are non academic and come from ordinary mind not accustomed to style

[@SabineHamer-mr7pm]

Hi Ben. Many thanks for this helpful video. I knew all of these words but it's most interesting which one is formal \informal , great help for me when I write my next essay soon.😊🦮

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found it useful, Sabine.