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Linking words показывают логическую связь между идеями. Без них текст звучит как набор несвязанных предложений. Используйте разнообразие — повтор одного слова ослабляет текст.
Добавление (Addition)
| Слово / фраза | Позиция | Пример |
| and | между частями | She speaks French and Italian. |
| also | в середине предложения | He also speaks Japanese. |
| too / as well | в конце предложения | I like jazz. I like classical music too. |
| in addition (to) | в начале предложения | In addition to a salary, you get a bonus. |
| furthermore | в начале (формально) | Furthermore, the study shows that… |
| moreover | в начале (формально) | Moreover, the costs have been reduced. |
| besides | в начале / конце | Besides, it's too late to change now. |
| not only… but also | парная конструкция | She is not only clever but also hardworking. |
| what is more | в начале (разг. формально) | What is more, prices are falling. |
Противопоставление (Contrast)
| Слово / фраза | Структура | Пример |
| but | между частями | He tried hard, but he failed. |
| however | в начале нового предложения + запятая | The plan is good. However, it's expensive. |
| although / though | + придаточное (любая позиция) | Although it rained, we enjoyed the trip. |
| even though | сильнее, чем although | Even though he was tired, he kept working. |
| despite / in spite of | + noun / -ing | Despite the rain, we went out. · In spite of being tired… |
| nevertheless / nonetheless | в начале (формально) | The risks are high. Nevertheless, we must try. |
| yet | между частями / в начале | He is wealthy, yet he is unhappy. |
| while / whereas | + придаточное (контраст) | While I like coffee, she prefers tea. |
| on the other hand | в начале предложения | On the other hand, there are benefits. |
| in contrast | в начале | In contrast, the northern cities are colder. |
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although + clause: Although it was cold, we swam.
despite + noun/-ing: Despite the cold, we swam. / Despite feeling cold, we swam.
Нельзя смешивать: ❌ Despite it was cold…
Причина и следствие (Cause & Effect)
| Тип | Слово / фраза | Пример |
| Причина | because | I stayed home because I was ill. |
| since / as | Since it was late, we left. (более формально) |
| due to / owing to | Due to bad weather, the flight was delayed. |
| because of | We lost because of poor planning. |
| Следствие | so | It was raining, so we stayed in. |
| therefore | He was late; therefore, he missed the start. |
| thus | The sample was small, thus results may vary. |
| consequently | She didn't study. Consequently, she failed. |
| as a result | As a result, profits increased by 20%. |
Время (Time)
| Слово | Значение | Пример |
| when | когда | When I arrived, she was sleeping. |
| while / as | пока / в то время как | While he cooked, she set the table. |
| before | до того как | Finish your work before you leave. |
| after | после того как | After she left, he called. |
| until / till | до тех пор пока | Wait until I get back. |
| as soon as | как только | Call me as soon as you arrive. |
| once | как только / после того как | Once you understand, it's easy. |
| by the time | к тому времени как | By the time he arrived, we'd eaten. |
| since | с тех пор как | Things have changed since she left. |
Последовательность (Sequence)
First(ly)
Second(ly)
Third(ly)
Then
Next
After that
Subsequently
Finally / Lastly
To begin with
To conclude
Пример (Exemplification)
| Фраза | Пример |
| for example | Many birds migrate. For example, swallows fly to Africa. |
| for instance | Some sports are dangerous. For instance, boxing. |
| such as | Fruits such as apples and oranges are healthy. |
| namely | Two cities, namely London and Paris, were chosen. |
| that is (i.e.) | The CEO, i.e., the chief executive, will attend. |
| in particular | I love sport, in particular swimming. |
Условие (Condition)
if
unless
provided (that)
as long as
in case
on condition that
supposing
Уступка (Concession)
| Фраза | Пример |
| admittedly | Admittedly, the plan has some flaws. |
| granted | Granted, it is expensive — but worth it. |
| it is true that | It is true that mistakes were made. |
| even so | The risks are high. Even so, we should try. |
Вывод (Summary / Conclusion)
In conclusion
To sum up
In summary
Overall
To conclude
In brief
All in all
On balance