How to use linking words in English - part 2

Struggling with contrast words like although, even though, or however?  In this episode, we break down real-life examples and share tips to boost your fluency and style. Plus, discover our Golden Nugget phrase and an exciting live workshop announcement!Introduction: Linking words – focus on contrast (0:24 - 1:38) Contrasting words: “but,” “however,” and “nevertheless” (1:39 - 5:23 )Formal contrasts: “despite” and “in Spite of” (6:25 - 9:14) Challenges with gerunds (9:28 - 10:11) Practice examples using “despite” and “in spite of” 10:11 - 11:00 Final set of contrast words: “although” and “even though” 11:13 - 12:07 Discussion: more contrast examples & usage of "though" 12:07 - 14:01 Preferences in using linking words 14:01 - 15:08 Advice: practice fixed phrases 15:09 - 15:42 Golden Nugget: “As a matter of fact” / “In fact” 15:44 - 17:06 Announcement: Live workshop in Cologne in September. More information at www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com 17:09 - 19:02 Would you like to work with us?Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.comBirgit: https://birgitkasimirski.deDave: https://businessenglishacademy.deEinführung: Verbindende Wörter - Fokus auf Kontrast 0:24 - 1:38 Kontrastierende Wörter: „aber“, ‚jedoch‘ und „dennoch“ 1:39 - 5:23 Formale Kontraste: „Despite“ und „In Spite Of“ 6:25 - 9:14 Herausforderungen mit Gerundien 9:28 - 10:11 Übungsbeispiele mit ‚Despite‘ und „In Spite Of“ 10:11 - 11:00 Letzter Satz von Kontrastwörtern: „Although“ und „Even Though“ 11:13 - 12:07 Diskussion: Weitere Kontrastbeispiele und Verwendung von "Though" 12:07 - 14:01 Vorlieben bei der Verwendung von Verbindungswörtern 14:01 - 15:08 Ratschläge: Feste Sätze üben 15:09 - 15:42 Golden Nugget: „As a matter of fact“ / „In fact“ 15:44 - 17:06 Ankündigung: Live-Workshop in Köln im September. Mehr Informationen unter www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com  17:09 - 19:02

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