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Linking Words: Refreshed Lessons

Connect ideas clearly in speaking and writing with 10 refreshed Linking Words lessons.

Proficiency Level
Intermediate and above (CEFR B1+)

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Teachers on all subscriptions

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What's new

Ten Linking Words lessons have been refreshed with updated content, visuals and teaching activities. The series covers ways to add information, order events, compare ideas, show contrast and explain cause and effect.

Linking Words slide combining independent and dependent clauses into complete sentences with illustrated examples.
Linking Words 1.1: Subordinators, coordinators, transitions — slide 5 of 28.
A Linking Words activity asking learners to match clauses and create complete sentences.
Linking Words 1.1: Subordinators, coordinators, transitions — slide 8 of 28.

Why it matters

Students practice moving beyond separate sentences to explain relationships between ideas. Guided exercises lead into speaking and writing tasks that put those connections to use.

Where does this fit?

Choose a standalone lesson for a specific writing or speaking need, or work through the series in sequence. These lessons are designed for Intermediate learners and above.

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