🔗 Connector & Phrase Bank
High-scoring phrases for Speaking and Writing. Learn 2–3 from each box until they're automatic — variety of connectors is a graded band descriptor.
🎙 Speaking✍️ Email💬 DiscussionAll
🎙Buying a second to think
That's an interesting question.I'd have to say…Let me think for a moment —Off the top of my head,That's a great point to consider.
🎙💬Stating your opinion
From my perspective,In my view,It seems to me thatI would argue thatPersonally, I believeIt is evident that
AllGiving reasons
The main reason is thatThis is largely becauseOne key factor isThe deeper issue isThis can be explained by
AllIntroducing examples
For instance,A good example of this isTo illustrate,In my own experience,Take … for example.
💬✍️Adding / sequencing
Furthermore,In addition,What's more,On top of that,First… Second… Finally…
💬Contrasting
However,On the other hand,That said,While X is true, …Conversely,
💬Agree-with-a-twist (the "+1 rule")
I agree with [name] that…, but we should also consider…[Name] makes a fair point; however, a factor not yet mentioned is…While [name] is right that…, the deeper issue is…
This is the single highest-value move in Academic Discussion — it acknowledges a classmate and adds your new angle in one sentence.
AllCause & effect
As a result,Consequently,This leads toTherefore,For this reason,
🎙💬Concluding
So overall,Ultimately,All things considered,That's why I believe…In short,
✍️Email — openings
I am writing to…I hope this message finds you well.I am reaching out regarding…
✍️Email — polite requests (softeners)
Would it be possible to…?I would be grateful if you could…I was wondering whether…Could you kindly…?
✍️Email — closings
Thank you for your time.I look forward to your reply.Best regards,Sincerely,
⚠️ Don't overload one response with connectors — 3–4 well-placed ones read better than a chain of them. Aim for variety, not density.