Useful phrases (Writing essays)

Presenting two advantages or Giving examples

disadvantages together  such as like
 not only … but … also  for example
 not only … but also  for instance
Presenting two opposing views Expressing the opinion of someone
 on the one hand, on the other hand else
Adding information  some people say
 In addition  some people say that
 What is more  many people say
 Furthermore  many people say that
 Moreover  people often say
 Firstly, Secondly, Finally  it is said
 To begin with  it is said that
 according to
Expressing contrast
 nevertheless Summing up
 even so  To sum up
 even though  In conclusion
 however  On balance
 in spite of
 despite
 but
 although
Expressing results
 because of this
 therefore
 thus
 as a result
 for this reason
 consequently