Learning English Vocabulary
Linking words
Jan 9, 2024
Learn about the importance of linking words in storytelling and how to use them effectively. Angela shares her personal story of a lucky shark escape and provides examples and quizzes to help you practice using linking words in conversation.
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Quick takeaways
- Linking words and phrases are essential for clearly narrating a sequence of events in storytelling.
- Using attention-grabbing phrases like 'what happened was' and specific order-indicating words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally' can enhance storytelling in English conversations.
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Angela's lucky escape from a shark
Angela recounts her story of a close encounter with a shark while swimming off the coast. Initially mistaking the shark for a dolphin, Angela quickly realizes the danger and is relieved to be a fast swimmer. However, it is ultimately a boat that saves her, firing a rocket to scare off the shark. Angela's story demonstrates the importance of using linking words and phrases to clearly narrate a sequence of events, such as 'to begin with' and 'in the end'.
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