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Confident Business English

187. How To Express Yourself Better With Connectors: Part 2

Jul 19, 2023
24:02

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Quick takeaways

  • Contrasting connectors are essential for linking different parts of a sentence when comparing and contrasting ideas in business English.
  • Formality and tone should be considered when using contrasting connectors, as they can help express different viewpoints and weigh up different aspects of a topic in the most appropriate way.

Deep dives

Connectors for Contrast

The podcast episode discusses the importance of connectors for contrast in business English. Contrasting connectors are used to link different parts of a sentence when contrasting and comparing ideas. They are commonly used when analyzing pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, or different options in a discussion or debate. Examples of contrasting connectors mentioned in the episode include 'even though', 'in spite of the fact that', 'nevertheless', 'however', 'whereas', and 'while'. These connectors help express different viewpoints and weigh up different aspects of a topic.

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