IELTS Writing - Using Linking Words and Phrases to Improve Your Score

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Wow, very up-to-date from the lesson. It is incredibly great to apply and practise your linking words by comment. after lesson.

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This is the best video on the internet about linking words. May be something I have to add is that different linking words have different levels of proficiency. While checking the function and form of the linking word, also look for the level of proficiency. This will help you use higher level linking words instead of basic ones although you have to balance while writing. Thanks a lot for this video.

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Thank you very much for this lesson, because I'm worried about the linking words how to use an appropriate place and now I could write the sentences with help this four category.

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Thank you teachers , your point is very clear ,so now I understand and know how I use this connection words .

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Contrast: on the other hand,however Addition : moreover, futhermore ,additionally Reason,purpose : due to, because of Cause,effect: therefore,as a result,consequently

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I will be so grateful if you make a lesson for the logic of some linking words in detail.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Veneno. Maybe we can do something similar. Thanks for watching!

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Thanks a lot!! It has delivered significant information. I got it across easily, because I have been learning linking wards for three months. FANBOY is common joining words. Please requesting. Could you add more vedios with different topic on IELTS writing, since I am gearing up for it. Have nice day!! Both of you. Thanks a lot!! Both of you.👍

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Glad you liked the lesson, Salim. We have other IELTS Writing lessons to help you: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/?s=ielts+writing.

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Recently, I have dabbled in ping pong, a two-player game requiring a ping pong ball and a table. I discovered this sport just two months ago when my classmate brought his ball to class and played during every break. At first, my impression was that the sport seemed strange; I thought to myself, “What’s so interesting about hitting the ball back and forth on a table? It looks too easy!” Nevertheless, I decided to give it a try. I was completely new to the sport and didn’t even know the rules. As a result, I lost the game and was laughed at. Instead of feeling defeated, I promised myself to improve. Although my initial motivation was strong, I found the sport to be very challenging. I still can’t understand how players can hit the ball so hard and yet keep it from missing the table. For now, all I can do is practice more and hope to improve over time.

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There are several connecting words that we can use to express purpose. Normally, linking words and phrases like conjunctions and prepositions are used to express connections. However, to know how to use transition words will be better than knowing the literal meaning.

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Hi! Teachers.Could you please make a video on punctuation marks? It'important in our writings because using them correctly means written communication is effective.. Thanks & regards..

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Thanks for sharing your suggestion, Prashant! We have a lesson on this topic. You can find it here: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-punctuation-guide.

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kudos! I was wondering how to fix the mistake of the last example, it’s better to choose which word to replace the “for example “?

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Hi Oxford Online English team! I hope you are all doing well :) I would like to ask you if we should use fancy words and phrases to get a better score in an entrance exam. Thanks for your help!

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Hi Shirley. It's important to use words that properly express your meaning. If they happen to be "fancy" words, that is fine. If not, that is fine too. It's more important to focus on developing a clear, well-structured essay that satisfies the task 100%. We have a few other IELTS Writing lessons that can also help you with these questions: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/10-ielts-writing-tips, www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/5-common-ielts-mistakes.

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use linking word to make the sentence structure or idea clear

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Should I use "thus" as a linking word (Cause- Effect). ?

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Hi there, yes 'thus' can be used, although it's more commonly used in older English.

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[@InaMalik282]

So what should that person have written instead of "for instance?"

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

There's nothing they could have used, and if you're asking this question, you've missed the most important point of the video. Linking is about ideas; you can't create a connection by adding a linking word. In this example, there's no connection between the ideas, and there's no easy way to fix that.

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When is "and" precedes " additive transition"? Does "and" change the meaning when it precedes words like furthermore? Can i use transition without "and?"

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Hi there, you can simply use the transition 'furthermore' without 'and' before. For example: 'Using plastic products generates litter which harms the environment. Furthermore, plastic can take hundreds of years to degrade'. The only reason to use 'and' is if you are continuing the same sentence: '...it is common, and furthermore, it is harmful.' Hope this helps you!

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