Linking Words

TO GIVE AN OPINION
As I see it
It seems to me that
I feel that
I think
In my opinion
I believe

TO CONTRAST TWO FACTS / IDEAS

Though, Although, Even though (Aunque)

• Though A, B. Though she tried very hard, she didn't pass the exam.
• A. B, though. He worked all night. He didn't finish his assignment, though.
• Although A, B. Although it was a difficult course, we really enoyed it.
• B although A. We really enjoyed the course although it was difficult.
• Even though A, B Even though we couldn't finish our dinner, we enjoyed it.
• B even though A. We would recommend that restaurant even though it was expensive.

→ A and B are complete sentences.

Despite, In spite of (the fact that) (A pesar de ...)

• Despite C, D. Despite the price of the hotel, he stayed an entire week.

• D despite C. She went on holiday despite having only 5€ in her pocket.
• In spite of D, C. In spite of not having much money, she went on holiday.
• D in spite of C. He stayed the entire week despite the price of the hotel.

→ C is a noun or gerund, and D is a complete sentence.

• Despite the fact that E, F.

• In spite of the fact that
• F despite the fact that E.
• F in spite of the fact that E.

→ E and F are complete sentences.

Even if (Aunque, Aun sí)

• Even if E, F. Even if I have homework, I will go to the cinema tonight.

→ E and F are complete sentences.

However, Nevertheless

• G. However / Nevertheless, H.
• G. H, however.
• G but H nevertheless.
Travelling abroad can be costly. However / Nevertheless, it is worth every penny.
Travelling abroad can be costly. It is worth every penny, however.
I know a lot about computers, but the ICT class was interesting nevertheless.

Note: When “However” is used without a comma, it means something different – “in
whatever manner,” “to whatever extent,” or “no matter how.”

• Winston Churchill said, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally
look at the results.”

On (the) one hand / On the other hand, In contrast

TO ADD INFORMATION
Furthermore, Moreover, What is more, Besides, In addition, as well, also

TO INDICATE RESULT
Consequently, As a result, For this reason

TO GIVE EXAMPLES
For example, For instance,

TO SUMMARIZE
In summary, On balance