WRITING ESSAYS: LINKERS AND PHRASES
OPENING
It is often said that….. / Many people claim that ….
In this day and age ….. / Nowadays …. / These days ….
We live in an age when many of us are ….
……. is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinion.
……. is often discussed yet rarely understood.
It goes without saying that … is one of the most important issues facing us today.
The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
INTRODUCING POINTS
Firstly, let us take a look at ….. / To start with, …..
First of all, it is worth considering ….
Secondly, ….. / Thirdly, …..
Finally, …. / Last but not least, ….
Furthermore, …. / In addition, … / What is more, ... / On top of that, … /
Moreover,...
Another point worth noting is …… / Another factor to consider is ……
PRESENTING IDEAS & GIVING EXAMPLES
When it comes to …...
According to experts, …..
In terms of ….
Research has found that ….
With respect to ….
There are those who argue that ….
Not only ... but also …
For instance ….. / For example …… / such as …
EXPRESSING RESULT & REASON
As a result, ….. / As a result of …..,
... has led to … / … has resulted in …
Consequently, ….. / Therefore, …./ As a consequence, ...
On account of ….. / Due to ….. / Because of … / Because of the fact that ...
One reason behind this is …. / For this reason, ...
