Linking Words and Phrases

Practice making longer and clearer answers by using linking words. Follow the instructions in each question to use a specific linking word. Take turns asking and answering. Try to continue the conversation naturally.

Discussion Questions:

Adding Information

1. What do you usually do on weekends? Add another activity with also.
2. Tell me about your favorite foods. Add an extra food with too.
3. Describe your morning routine. Add one more step with in addition.

Contrasting Ideas

4. Talk about your town or city: say something good but also something bad.
5. Compare studying at home and in a café. Use however or on the other hand.
6. Describe someone that you have mixed feelings about. Use although or even though.
7. Talk about a product you like. Say why it isn’t perfect with yet.

Cause & Effect

8. Talk about your major or hobby. Why did you choose it? Explain with because.
9. Talk about a time you were late. End your answer with that’s why.
10. Describe a change you made (think about habits, diet, or plans). Explain the result with so or therefore.
11. What do you do so that you can relax after school or work?

Giving Examples

12. What apps do you use every day? What do you do with them? Give two with for example.
13. What do people eat in your country? Use such as to show some examples.
14. What clothes are popular now? Talk about some with for instance.