Linking words for IELTS speaking Also, as well as Similarly, as, in the same way Even though, despite, yet So that, so, for this reason For example, for instance, to illustrate this, Because, since, thus, that is why Actually, I have to say To add ideas To compare To contrast To express a result/purpose To give examples To give an explanation or reason To preface what you really think I must admit To confess that something is true On the other hand To introduce another point of view Well To give yourself time to think Should an event be prepared In advance? Well [give yourself time to think), Lhave to say [preface what you really think] yes, by all means. Lamust admit {confess that smth is true] that only few celebrations can be successfully organised on the spot without to0 much planning effort. For instance, [give example] it would be so easy t0 throw a surprise birthday party for a friend or a family member since [give reason] there's such a wild range of products that one can buy at a Dollar store for such purposes — all sorts of paper cups, plastic plates and cutlery, single use tablecloths and 50 on. Yet, [contrast] most events do require a good deal of planning. Family celebrations like [give example] Christmas, Thanksgiving, wedding anniversaries, as well as [add ideas}wedding parties, product launches or various receptions simply can't be spontaneous. Their organisation needs @ good plan because [give reason] there are way too many aspects to take into account = the menu, guest list, or even gifts. So [express a result] good planning of large events always equals order and peace of mind. Qn the ether hand, [introduce another point of view] itis not uncommon for people to overplan their events and then, when something small deviates from the initial plan, it wreaks ‘havoc on the whole event and the festive feeling associated with it. That is why [give an explanation | don't think we should plan every single detail of every single event, so that [express purpose] we leave some space for adjustment in case the circumstances change.