1. Discourse
Markers

2. “Discourse markers are referred to more
commonly as 'linking words' and 'linking
phrases', or 'sentence connectors'.
They may be described as the 'glue' that binds
together a piece of writing, making the different
parts of the text 'stick together'.
Taken from: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk

3. Sample 1
Knowing a second language makes a big
difference. If you know a second language you
will have more job opportunities.
Additionally, you can have access to more
information given that you will be able to
consult different resources.

4. Sample 2
Football is the most popular sport these days
since it is played all over the world. However,
there are several countries where it is not so
famous, like India.

5. Adding
Something
Moreover
In addition
Additionally
Further
Further to this
Also
Besides
What is more
Initial
Position

6. Making a
Contrast
However
On the other hand
In contrast
Yet
Initial
Position

7. Giving
Reasons
Because
Since
As
Insofar as.
Initial
Position

8. Showing
Results
Therefore
Consequently
In consequence
As a result
Accordingly
Hence
Thus
For this reason
Because of this.
Initial
Position

9. Expressing
Conditions
If
In the event of
As long as...
So long as...
Provided that...
Assuming that...
Given that....
Initial
Position

10. Reinforce
Ideas
On the contrary
As a matter of fact
In fact
Indeed
Initial
Position

11. Discourse Markers
Adding
Something
Making
Constrast
Giving
Reasons
Showing
Results
Expressing
Conditions
Reinforce
Ideas
Moreover
However
Because
Therefore
If
In addition
On the other
Since
Consequentl
In the event
On the
contrary...
Additionally
hand...
As
y
of
As a matter
of fact...
Further
In contrast...
Insofar as
As a result
As long as
In fact
Further to
Yet
Accordingly
So long as
Indeed
this
Hence
Provided
Also
Thus
that
Besides
Because of
Assuming
What is
this
that
more
For this
Given that
reason