Essay connectors

Linking words for essays and speaking: first, in addition and moreover, for example, therefore and because, however and on the other hand, finally and in conclusion. Use this list to build an argument, connect paragraphs and round off your ideas in an exam.

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Level 1

  1. enfin — finally
  2. opinion — opinion
  3. résultat — result
  4. raison — reason
  5. remarque — point
  6. au lieu de — instead

Level 2

  1. parce que — because
  2. alors — so
  3. bien que — although
  4. aussi — also
  5. d'abord — first
  6. ensuite — then

Level 3

  1. ajout — addition
  2. par exemple — for example
  3. donc — therefore
  4. cependant — however
  5. argument — argument
  6. conclusion — conclusion

Level 4

  1. introduction — introduction
  2. résumé — summary
  3. de plus — moreover
  4. d'autre part — on the other hand
  5. en conclusion — in conclusion

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