All About Connectors
All About Connectors
All About Connectors
David White is an Australian English teacher who has been living in Peru since 2001. In partnership
with his wife Claudia, they are the owners of ¨English For You Language Institute´, a boutique
institute that specializes in the teaching of all levels of English from Basic (A1) to Advanced (C2)
including international exam preparation. David is also the Headmaster of the American School, a
well known bilingual ib school in Northern Peru.
to help the reader or listener to follow along. There are different categories of linking
usage of the word (contrasting, adding new information, expressing cause and effect,
etc.), and whether or not a word fits into the structure of the sentence. The following is
Sequencing :
First(ly), second(ly), third(ly), before, previously, earlier, then, next, finally, lastly, the
former/the latter.
Example :
Firstly, I’d like to present the current production method at our factory.
Secondly, I will show how this new method can increase productivity.
Of the two types of production methods mentioned, only the latter gives operators
Expressing Alternatives
Both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, whether…or, between…and,
instead (of)…
Even though Amanda had signed the contract, she wanted them to change some of
the terms.
Despite Amanda’s signing of the contract, she wanted them to change some of the
terms.
Since you didn’t call back, I had to make the decision on my own.
well)
The research project will need both time and money. (‘both’ + noun…‘and’ + noun)
For some people, learning English is either too difficult or too time-
‘Also’ is generally at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, whereas, ‘too’ and ‘as
‘In addition’ can stand alone (followed by a ‘,’) or be followed by ‘to’ if there is a noun
after.
We have already requested a full refund. In addition, we will ask the company for an
apology.
In addition to the refund we requested, we will also ask the company for an apology.
‘Even though’, ‘although’ and ‘though’ are followed by a subject and a verb.
‘Because’ is followed by a subject and a verb whereas ‘because of’ is followed by a noun
‘Actually’ is a false cognate which means ‘in fact’. It does NOT mean ‘presently’ or ‘now’.
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comfortable with and to use them in each practice writing that they do. This way, they will become
I hope that this article helps you in your endeavors to achieve the highest score possible in the
Remember to keep practicing and never give up, no matter what. Persistence always pays off.
classroom.
Everything that you need to know about reported speech
Understanding the most common grammatical mistakes and how to fix them.
TOEFL and grammar, understanding what you need to know to maximize your
score.
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Due to the complexities of English, nobody can honestly brag about having a proficient level of the language
without a solid knowledge of phrasal verbs and Idioms. Every day, in almost every conversation, native
speakers will use phrasal verbs idioms more than someone who is new to the language, simply because they
are more familiar with them and know the context in which they should be used. Therefore, this means that
when you, the second language learner uses a phrasal verb or idiom in the correct context, that you have a
more proficient level of English and therefore you sound more like a native speaker. Below is a list of 60 of the
most important general phrasal verbs necessary for traveling the B2 to C2 language learning journey. With
these phrasal verbs, you will be able to listen and speak more like a native speaker, therefore, enhancing your
ability to communicate effectively. The 50 Most Important Idioms for Achieving a B2 to C2 Level of English.
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As an Advanced Level English Teacher, one of the most common questions that I am asked by students is
how to maintain, and/or improve their level of proficiency in the language. Today, more than at any other
period in history, a single language has solidified itself into a position of undeniable relevance in our ever-
changing globalized world. Be it for matters relating to government, commerce, education, or for the resolution
of global issues, English has taken the lead in almost every facet of life and international affairs. This
phenomenon, which has developed progressively over many years, has been responsible for a transformation
in the way that English as a second language is now perceived in most parts of the world. Governments have
found the necessity to embrace English on all levels, schools have attached new importance to its teaching,
new institutes continue to spring up on almost a daily basis and universities are now making it a mandatory
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ONLINE GAME TIME 25 Online Games for Teaching English Today, with a multitude of teachers and their
students moving to online classes, interactivity and creativity take on a new whole emphasis. For online classes
to be successful, they must be interactive and student-focused in a way that is totally foreign to that which was
experienced in the physical classroom. No matter the demographics of the students, they can build up their
skills, no matter their age or proficiency, through game-based learning. The Internet, in its infinite providence,
does not disappoint when it comes to hosting effective resources for teaching and reviewing the core
components of the English language. In this article, I have outlined a few particularly useful games, or more
accurately in most cases, suites of games that are guaranteed to add fun, creativity, and interactivity into any
English class. Good luck and good game-time to you and your students. GameZone : Dozens of simple, st
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