How to: use linking words in email

Although this post is geared towards linking words that you can use in email, these words can also be used in speech, presentations and in other writing forms such as reports.

Linking words are used to explain your argument clearly and carefully. See the list below:

• Adding another point (like saying 'and') > Furthermore / In addition
• Listing points > Firstly / Finally
• Making a contrast (like saying 'but') > However / Nevertheless
• Making a contrast (like saying 'although' > Even though / In spite of the fact that
• Giving the consequence (like saying 'so') > As a result / Therefore
• Giving the most important example > Above all / In particular
• Saying what the real situation is > In fact / In reality
• Introducing the final paragraph > Taking everything into consideration / In conclusion