Below
are some of the linking words or connectors for IELTS Speaking.
IELTS Speaking linking words for various
purposes:
Simple connectors in English:
They
are also called as conjunctions.
Complex
connectors:
Adding
more Information:
Eg: Another
reason for placing the pot outside is to get sunlight.
Eg: Also,
he was interested in playing the piano.
Eg: The plant needs
water and sunlight.
Eg: He
was a writer as well as a soldier.
Time
Phrases
Eg: At
the moment, Tom looked like Jesse.
Eg: I’m
in a meeting right now.
Eg: At
present, there are no openings in our company.
Eg: Now,
we have a miniature version of anaconda called mini conda.
Eg: It
is difficult to find a lotus pond, these days.
Eg: Nowadays,
it is quite common to be late to home.
Eg: It
used to be caterpillar before.
Eg: In
the past, India was ruled by the British.
Eg: Years
ago, I used to play tennis.
Eg: I
was not available at that time.
Eg: Then,
it used to be trams, not buses.
Causes
and Solutions
Eg: Because
I met with an accident, I’m unable to go to the office.
Eg: I
guess it is because of the weather.
·
I suppose the best way to deal with this problem is
Eg: I
suppose the best way to deal with this problem is to leave him alone.
Eg: The
main reason for painting the windows, is to prevent it from rusting.
Eg: It
was caused by the waves.
·
The best way to solve this is
Eg: The
best way to solve this is to put it in water.
Expressing
ideas
When
you have to express ideas for the topic given, you can use the following
linking words:
·
I think one important thing is
Eg: I
think one important thing is missing here.
·
I think the main difference is
Eg: I
think the main difference between a hen and a sparrow is that the latter can
fly high.
Eg: I
guess one difference between the twins is the colour of their eyes.
Giving
examples
When
you have to give examples for the topic given, you can use the following
linking words:
Eg: They
must be creative. For instance, look at this statement.
Eg: He
looked like his father.
Eg: For
example, look at this piece of jewellery.
Eg: He
has worked for big companies such as DABC.
Being
clear
When
you have to clearly state a sentence, you can use the following linking words:
Eg: What
I want to say is, they don’t look alike.
Eg: As
I was saying, you should submit your taxes.
Eg: What
I mean is, you should not get scared of dogs, else they will bite you.
Contrasting
When
you have to explain the other side of the topic, you can use the following
linking words:
Eg: But,
the movie was not very interesting.
Eg: While
you were in London, your sister moved to a new house.
Eg: On
the other hand, it could have been better if it was handcrafted.
Eg: Although
you know it well, you need to practice.
Eg: You
should go via route A or B.
For
stating an opinion
While
giving your opinion about the topic, you can use the following linking words:
Eg: As
far as I am concerned, it is all well.
Eg: In
my opinion, the couple should discuss their problems with a lawyer.
Eg: I
believe that it is not good to invest in gold.
Eg: From
my point of view, both are equal.
To
express agreement
To
express that you agree with the topic that is given, you can use the following
linking words:
Eg: I
am in an agreement with him.
Eg: I
quite agree that I’m short.
Eg: I
accept that I should oblige.
Eg: Exactly!
That’s what I meant.
Signposting
language
Signposting
language is the manner in which the speaker guides his audience through the
information.
Some Signpost words
Examples
of signpost words in sentences:
To begin
with, lets take a look at the eyes of the painting.
Ram
had some inhibitions on driving atop the hill. However,
his fears vanished later.
You
should make a decoction for coffee but not in
the same way as tea.
Unfortunately, his
illness did not get any better.
Gap fillers in English language
Well, John
has breathed his last after much suffering. (Indicates emotion)
I kind of like it.
(not sure of)
Importance of Linking Words
There’s
a reason why linking words should be used:
·
If you can use the linking words correctly in the sentence, then
you can get 25% of the marks.
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