Connectors:

Type Connectors Examples

Reason because of, because I like comedy films because they make me laugh;
and result
(porque) I like comedy films because of the jokes.

as (como, puesto que) As/ since comedy film actors are very funny, I
since (puesto que) always enjoy watching them; Since/as I am a very
happy person, I prefer watching comedy films.

I prefer laughing and having fun, so I always pick

so ( RESULT) the funniest films.
We always study hard. Therefore, we will pass the
therefore ( as a result) exam with flying colours.
I’m learning English to improve at work.
to (finalitat) I’m learning English in order to be better at work.
in order to

Contrast but ( pero) I like comedy films but I want to watch a thriller
today.
although ( Sin
embargo) I like comedy films although/ though I want to …..
though
In spite of comedy film, I prefer to watch a thriller.
in spite of/ despite Despite I don’t like thrillers, I’ll watch it tonight.
( a pesar de)
However (sin embargo) I don’t like thrillers. However, I’m watching one
tonight with you.

Addition and (y)

also (también) I like comedy films but I also enjoy adventure
films.
too I like comedy films but adventure ones too.
in addition (además) We enjoy the cinema. In addition/ Moreover, it is
Moreover cheap for students.

Example of Exam Exercise: Article (max 100 words)

Answer example.
Structure:
1. Title: In my final sentence I try to be funny (I’m not a very good comedian
🙂 ) and I speak directly to the reader. This is a good way of making your
article more interesting because the reader feels as if they are part of the text.

2. What kind of films do you enjoy?

3. Do you prefer watching them at the cinema or at home? Why?

4. Final sentence: In my final sentence I try to be funny (I’m not a very good
comedian 🙂 ) and I speak directly to the reader. This is a good way of
making your article more interesting because the reader feels as if they are
part of the text.