Cheat sheet · Writing a B2 essay?
7 linking phrases that move it forward.
Swap the first linker that comes to mind for one that says what the sentence is doing. In essay order, from the first point to the conclusion.
The most obvious benefit is
= opens your strongest point
Also try The main reason is · First and foremost,
Firstly, parks are good for our health.
The most obvious benefit is that parks keep us healthy.
Just as important is
= adds a point of equal weight
Also try Equally, · Another key point is
Secondly, parks bring neighbours together.
Just as important is the way parks bring neighbours together.
What is more,
= adds one more point, often a stronger one
Also try On top of that, · In addition,
Also, cycling is free.
What is more, cycling costs nothing at all.
Take …, for example
= brings in an example from real life
Also try For instance, · A good example is
For example, in my town there is a new cycle lane.
Take my own town, for example: it opened a cycle lane last year.
Of course,
= admits the other side before you answer it
Also try Admittedly, · It is true that
But some people say parks cost too much.
Of course, parks are not cheap to look after.
Even so,
= comes back to your view after the other side
Also try Nevertheless, · That said,
But I still think they are worth it.
Even so, I believe they are worth every cent.
All things considered,
= opens your conclusion
Also try On balance, · To sum up,
In conclusion, cities need more parks.
All things considered, cities need more green space, not less.
