Transitionnal Words
Firstly, I would like to inform you of the safety precautions that have been taken so far.
First and foremost (First of all), let me thank you for your kind assistance.
To begin with, it is necessary to mention what has already been accomplished.
Secondly, I would like to invite you to participate in the annual security conference.
Thirdly, I will conclude my speech by recommending the best course of action.
Finally, I would also like to request some information concerning the equipemnt.
Last but not least, it might be interesting for you to know that the price of one item will depend on the quantity you order.
Then, I will move on to my next point which is related to the purchase details.
At this point, the ambulance was called and the immediate rescue action began.
Initially, the exercise was planned to be a one time event.
Another (advantage) of solution one is its cost-effectiveness in comparison with the second one.
A further reason to follow this course of action is the necessity to act in the face of a threat.
In conclusion/To conclude,/To summarise,/All in all, taking the above information into consideration, it seems obvious that serious steps must be taken in order to stop the development of this dangerous trend.
Contrast, Comparison
Despite + ing (being lazy) despite + NP (his laziness)
In spite of + ing(“) in spite of +NP (“)
Despite +the fact that + SUBJECT VERB (he is lazy)
Ii In spite of + the fact that + Subject Verb
Examples
Despite being in Winter, I love my birthday. (1 sentence)
Despite the fact that my birthday is in Winter, I love it.
In spite of being cold, Winter is my favourite season.
In spite of the fact Winter is cold, it is my favourite season.
Although Winter is cold, it is my favourite season. (1 sentence)
Though
Even though Winter…. (1)
Even if Winter…. (1)
S V …whereas/while S V(1)
...as against... (1)
Otherwise
Contrary to ...
In Comparison to...
Winter is cold. Even so, it is my favourite season
…. .However, … yet, nevertheless, nonetheless (between 2 sentences)
… .On (the) one hand…. On the other hand….(between 2 sentences)
Meanwhile
Otherwise
Exercises
Reason
Because it rained Because of the rain
Since it rained, as,,,
Due to/owing to the fact that this is a problem
Due to/owing to the problems
For
