Linking Words of Contrast & Concession - English Grammar Lesson

Are you often wondering about the

correct linking word to express a contrast?

Are you uncertain how to use

words such as 'although', 'however' or 'despite'?

Then join me in this lesson for

a review of the most common linking

words we use to express a contrast.

Hello and welcome everyone this is Minoo at Anglo-Link.

Today we're going to

review words and expressions that join

two contrasting facts.

These are words and phrases like

'although', 'even though', 'however',

'nevertheless', 'despite' and 'in spite of'.

We will look at how they join two clauses

to each other and also which ones are

more appropriate for spoken english and

which ones are more appropriate for written English.

We'll finish with a gap-filling exercise

so you can test your assimilation.

By the end of the lesson

you will have mastered the use of these

linking words both in spoken and written English.

So, when you're ready, let's begin!