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Support material: Linking ideas Linking words and phrases Linking words/phrases show relationships between ideas or arguments. They are used to join two or more sentences or clauses. Linking words/phrases can be used to add ideas, contrast them or show the reason(s) for something. Adding ideas and information also I want to be an astronaut. I also want to be a biologist. What should I do? as well as I checked various online job offers today. As well as that, I brushed up my CV. besides I can’t afford to go to work by car every day. Besides , I don’t really like driving. for instance/ for example For instance , focusing on the unemployment rate has its drawbacks. in addition In addition , jobs in environmental science are expected to grow by 25 per cent in the next two years. moreover Moreover , we know that these products can be globally successful. Showing reasons as/ since As the deadline for job applications has already passed, we are unable to accept you. because Vocational training is growing quickly because employment pressures mean that people are spending more money and time on learning new skills. Showing results as a consequence/ consequently This is the fourth time that this has happened and, as a consequence , we can’t accept further services from you. as a result He’s had six different jobs and, as a result , hasn’t been moving up the career ladder. so So most of them had to close down. Contrasting ideas although/ though Although many of us are quick to complain about our hours at work, the working week adds a certain stability and structure to our lives. but Well, I don’t think of it as work. It is , but it’s also fun. despite/ in spite of Despite the practical and emotional challenges of the job, there are tens of thousands of really fantastic care workers. however However , forcing hospitals to lay people off is not a good strategy for improving overall public health. nevertheless Nevertheless , online recruitment in the sector has significantly risen. whereas/ while Young graduates are chasing for the few jobs on offer whereas the majority are not qualified to pick up those jobs because of their inexperience. 1 2 3 4 5 17 7 The world of work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv