Writing Task 2: Using

Transitional expressions
 How can you complete these two
ideas?

They are camping due to the fact that…

… . Therefore, she is giving me some lessons.

 LOGICAL TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
RELATIONSHIP
Similarity also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly
Geniuses need to study just as average people.
Exception/Con but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand,
trast nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary,
still, yet
Geniuses need to study. Nevertheless, their ability helps them so much.
Time after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately,
later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then
He studied what makes a person a genius. Meanwhile, his team developed
a new experiment.
Example for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate
There are biological factors related to intelligence, namely genes and
chromosomes.
 Emphasis even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly
These facts determine intelligence. The DNA proved it indeed.
Cause and accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Effect There was an excess of protein and thus neurons could grow faster.
Additional additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important,
Support or further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then
Evidence
Parents promote education, and the environment is equally
important.
Conclusion/Su finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the
mmary final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in
sum, to sum up, in summary
To sum up, to fully understand this, further studies will be needed.
 How do you use different transitions?

Example: Mention different hobbies, and compare them.

Mention which one you prefer.

Playing videogames
Indoors
Going to the gym

Swimming Healthy
Cycling

On a piece of paper, develop a draft (fast writing activity)

and divide your ideas using the different conjunctions and
transitions.
There are several leisure activities we can enjoy.
Let’s mention some of them.
First, we can mention indoor activities, for instance,
playing videogames or going to the gym. Both of
them are fun since they keep you busy; nonetheless,
videogames may be addictive. You must control how
long you play because it’s easy to waste so much
time.
Besides indoor activities, we can practice other outdoor hobbies.
Cycling is fun; likewise, swimming is too. However, swimming
may depend on the weather, unless you have a covered pool,
whereas cycling is possible to be practiced even in winter.
Furthermore, cycling is cheap; consequently, almost
everybody can do it. In fact, it’s a good way to worry less about
traffic.

In a word, all of them can help you have a good time, but to me,
cycling has more advantages than the other ones.
 Close your books and keep
any extra notes in your bags.
Keep with you just the blank
template and pen or pencil.
The topic will be shown when
everyone is ready and has
followed these instructions.
 Choose one of these options

Mention ways to be focused. Mention which intelligences

Compare them and mention you have, and which of
which one is the best for them is the most developed
you. in you.

Mention and compare people

you know. Choose who of
them you think is the most
talented and why.