Can use connectors to link ideas in extended speech
Discourse organisation with connectors
Vocabulary
furthermore — außerdem
, the product quality is excellent.
Além disso, a qualidade do produto é excelente.however — allerdings
, there are some exceptions to consider.
No entanto, há algumas exceções a considerar.on the other hand — dagegen
, the benefits are significant.
Por outro lado, os benefícios são significativos.although — embora
it is difficult, it is worth trying.
Embora seja difícil, vale a pena tentar.therefore — deshalb
, we should act quickly.
Portanto, devemos agir rapidamente.despite — apesar de
the rain, we went out for a walk.
Apesar de chover, saímos para passear.
Grammar
Complex connectors for extended discourse
Using connectors beyond and, but, because to organise longer speech
- Furthermore, we need to consider the budget.
- However, the situation is not so simple.
Cultural notes
British discourse values logical connectors. Using 'furthermore', 'however', 'therefore' demonstrates organised thinking in formal contexts.