Linkers for IELTS (Writing and Speaking)

Linkers are the words that connect one idea with the other. Linkers play a crucial role in joining two ideas both same and the opposite. These are essential for a higher score. This blog post will discuss the types of linkers and where these should be added. 

1.) For time and sequence: 

~ Meanwhile               

~ Lately               

~ Now

~ Firstly

~ Finally

~ While at the same time

2.) Addition: 

~ In addition

~ Also

~ Additionally

~ Furthermore

~ Moreover

~ Another reason is

3.) Pause/Effect:

~ Hence

~Thus

~As a result

~Consequently

~Therefore

4.) Contrast: 

~However

~On the other hand

~Nevertheless

~Conversely

~On the contrary

~ Although

5.) Emphasis: 

~Indeed

~Certainly

~Ofcourse (for speaking)

~Naturally

6.) Summarise: 

~Finally

~To conclude

~In other words

~ To sum up

7.) Compare/Similarity:

~Similarly

~Likewise

8.) Examples and evidence:

~For example

~For instance

~To illustrate this

9.) Sequencing:

~Firstly

~Secondly

~Thirdly

~Next

~To begin with

10.) Providing explanations:

~Owing to

~Because/ Because of

~Due to

11.) Introducing your opinion: 

~In my opinion

~As per my ideology

~As per my viewpoint

~According to my perception

12.) Switching/ Linking:

~As for...

~In regards to...

13.) Particularisation: 

~In particular

~Specifically

14.) Comparison: 

~Compared to

~In comparison to

Therefore, these are the linkers that are used to connect different ideas and viewpoints. Remember, an essay without linkers is like a cappuccino without coffee! In other words, it is of no use. So, use these connectors accurately to grab a good score in the exam.

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