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🔗 Band 9 Linking Words & Phrases Vocabulary for IELTS & TOEFL
Master discourse markers and connectors that elevate writing from Band 7 to Band 8-9—essential for coherence and cohesion in IELTS Writing and Speaking.
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furthermore adv — in addition; moreover; used to add information supporting the previous point
“Remote work improves flexibility. Furthermore, it reduces commuting costs.” ↗ moreover
“Remote work improves flexibility. Furthermore, it reduces commuting costs.” ↗ moreover
consequently adv — as a result; therefore; showing cause-and-effect relationships
“Obesity is rising in developed nations. Consequently, health systems face increasing pressure.” ↗ therefore
“Obesity is rising in developed nations. Consequently, health systems face increasing pressure.” ↗ therefore
conversely adv — on the other hand; in contrast; introducing opposing information
“Urban areas offer employment. Conversely, rural regions provide natural beauty.” ↗ on the contrary
“Urban areas offer employment. Conversely, rural regions provide natural beauty.” ↗ on the contrary
nonetheless adv — in spite of that; however; used to show contrast
“Climate change is urgent. Nonetheless, many governments delay action.” ↗ however
“Climate change is urgent. Nonetheless, many governments delay action.” ↗ however
notwithstanding adv/prep — in spite of; despite; used in formal writing
“Notwithstanding economic challenges, the company expanded operations.” ↗ despite
“Notwithstanding economic challenges, the company expanded operations.” ↗ despite
subsequently adv — afterwards; later; showing sequence of events
“The new policy was introduced in 2020. Subsequently, efficiency improved.” ↗ later
“The new policy was introduced in 2020. Subsequently, efficiency improved.” ↗ later
meanwhile adv — at the same time; during the same period
“Manufacturing declined in developed nations. Meanwhile, it grew in Asia.” ↗ at the same time
“Manufacturing declined in developed nations. Meanwhile, it grew in Asia.” ↗ at the same time
moreover adv — in addition; furthermore; used to add supporting points
“Education improves employment prospects. Moreover, it enhances social mobility.” ↗ furthermore
“Education improves employment prospects. Moreover, it enhances social mobility.” ↗ furthermore
likewise adv — in the same way; similarly; indicating parallel ideas
“Western diets are unhealthy. Likewise, sedentary lifestyles cause disease.” ↗ similarly
“Western diets are unhealthy. Likewise, sedentary lifestyles cause disease.” ↗ similarly
in contrast phrase — showing a striking difference between two things
“Developed nations have low birth rates. In contrast, developing countries grow rapidly.” ↗ conversely
“Developed nations have low birth rates. In contrast, developing countries grow rapidly.” ↗ conversely
on the one hand phrase — introducing the first of two contrasting points
“On the one hand, globalization creates opportunities. On the other, it threatens cultures.” ↗ first
“On the one hand, globalization creates opportunities. On the other, it threatens cultures.” ↗ first
admittedly adv — it is true that; acknowledging a valid point before presenting counterargument
“Admittedly, technology disrupts employment. Nevertheless, it creates new jobs.” ↗ certainly
“Admittedly, technology disrupts employment. Nevertheless, it creates new jobs.” ↗ certainly
ultimately adv — finally; in the end; introducing a conclusion
“Renewable energy requires investment. Ultimately, it benefits the environment.” ↗ finally
“Renewable energy requires investment. Ultimately, it benefits the environment.” ↗ finally
notably adv — especially; in particular; highlighting important information
“Many countries ban plastics. Notably, India implemented strict regulations.” ↗ particularly
“Many countries ban plastics. Notably, India implemented strict regulations.” ↗ particularly
nevertheless adv — however; in spite of that; introducing a contrasting statement
“The law is strict. Nevertheless, violations occur frequently.” ↗ however
“The law is strict. Nevertheless, violations occur frequently.” ↗ however
in light of phrase — considering; taking into account; introducing new context
“In light of climate data, urgent action is necessary.” ↗ given
“In light of climate data, urgent action is necessary.” ↗ given
all in all phrase — considering everything; in summary; introducing final conclusion
“All in all, the benefits of technology outweigh the drawbacks.” ↗ in summary
“All in all, the benefits of technology outweigh the drawbacks.” ↗ in summary
to illustrate phrase — to give an example; introducing specific evidence
“Education improves quality of life. To illustrate, university graduates earn more.” ↗ for example
“Education improves quality of life. To illustrate, university graduates earn more.” ↗ for example
granted adv — it is true; acknowledging a valid point in an argument
“Granted, automation reduces jobs. However, efficiency gains benefit consumers.” ↗ admittedly
“Granted, automation reduces jobs. However, efficiency gains benefit consumers.” ↗ admittedly
in conclusion phrase — finally; at the end; introducing a summary statement
“In conclusion, sustainable development requires global cooperation.” ↗ to conclude
“In conclusion, sustainable development requires global cooperation.” ↗ to conclude