Linking words for essays and reports

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1. although

   [ɔːlˈðəʊ]

   used before a fact that makes the rest of the sentence surprising: Although it was raining, we went for a walk

   хотя

2. despite

   [dɪˈspaɪt]

   used before a noun, to say that a problem did not stop something from happening: Despite the rain, the match went ahead

   несмотря на

3. however

   [haʊˈevə]

   used to add a fact or an opinion that is different from what you have just said: The hotel was lovely. However, the food was terrible

   однако

4. whereas

   [weərˈæz]

   used to compare two facts and show how they are different: My brother loves sport, whereas I prefer reading

   тогда как, в то время как

5. moreover

   [mɔːrˈəʊvə]

   used in formal writing to add another point that supports what you have just said: The flat is close to the station. Moreover, the rent is low

   более того, кроме того

6. 15 more cards after you sign in

   • therefore
   • due to
   • in order to
   • so that
   • unless
   • provided that
   • for instance
   • on the contrary
   • in conclusion
   • overall
   • meanwhile
   • regardless of
   • in terms of
   • according to
   • similarly