Useful expressions and linking words/phrases
to list and add points: In the first place, To start/begin with, Secondly, Thirdly, finally, In addition (to this), Furthermore, Moreover, Besides, etc.
• to introduce or list advantages: The main/first/most important advantage of..., One/Another /An additional advantage of..., One point of view in favour of..., It is often suggested/believed/argued that..., Some/Many people suggest/feel argue that..; Some/Many people are in favour of are convinced that.. etc.
• to introduce or list disadvantages: The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of..., One/Another/An additional disadvantage of..., One point/argument against.; Some/Many people are against... , etc.
• to introduce examples/reasons/results: for example/instance, such as, like, in particular, therefore, for this reason, because, as, since, as a result. etc.
• to show contrast: On the other hand, However, still, but, Nonetheless, Nevertheless, Although, Even though, Despite/In spite of(the fact that), etc.
• to introduce a conclusion: In conclusion, To conclude/sum up, All in all, Finally, Lastly, All things considered, Taking everything into account/consideration, etc.
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Advantages and Disadvantages Vocabulary
