Discuss Differences with Linking Words of Contrast
Trying to make a decision? Discuss differences with linking words of contrast to speak with clarity and with an easy-to-follow structure.
In daily life decision-making - and on an IELTS or TOEFL exam - you'll need to highlight differences between people, places, and things.
It's common to discuss differences in English conversation to get help from others when making a final choice. Contrast linking words help you do just that.
Common English linking words of contrast differences:
- in contrast to
- on the other hand
- whereas
- as opposed to
- different from
And more.
When you compare options in English - two smartphones, two vacation packages, two job offers - you will notice the similarities, of course.
➡ But it’s the differences that will likely help you make a final decision or determine what is the right choice.
When you use linking words of contrast, you can talk about the differences with increased clarity and coherence.
Similar to a recent lesson I did on how to compare in English, in this Confident English lesson today, you’ll learn how to contrast differences in English using contrast linking words so you can easily discuss your options, distinguish the differences, and make the best choice.
Get my full lesson on how to discuss differences with contrast linking words at www.speakconfidentenglish.com...
00:00 Introduction
02:06 What are linking words?
03:34 In contrast to
06:08 On the other hand
06:57 Practice
07:29 Whereas
08:50 As opposed to
09:49 Practice
10:58 Unlike
11:44 Different from
13:16 Not as ... as
14:49 More/less than
16:07 Practice
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Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Wendy. I'm thrilled to know my lessons are helpful to you. I wish you much continued success on your English journey! 😀
Great videos, very helpful, here in Nicaragua, we find very helpful these videos
@Speakconfidentenglish
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like them! Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for sharing these seven ways to contract in English! Your video is really helpful, and I appreciate the effort you put into explaining each method. I'll definitely be practicing these. Thanks again!
@Speakconfidentenglish
4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I'm very happy this was so helpful. Thank you so much for watching.
very useful lesson. keep making more of such kind of videos.
Contrast is a beautiful concept I prefer, as opposed to stagnant. It greatly helps keep smooth flow.❤❤❤ Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Today is not as Cold as these previous days, in Illinois.
The first mission I was proposed allowed me to work from home most of the time whereas the second one was more challenging and therefore I chose it.
Mam, this is the 1st video which i watched and right after i started to follow your channel.
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching, I appreciate it!
It's very helpful to me thank you so much❤❤❤
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome! 😊
Hello Teacher. Thank you so much for the new video. A question please, still too long for the 'WOULD' lesson?
Like always. You are the best. 😀Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for the kind holiday wishes. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
Thanks Annemarie...🙏
Very clear 10x my teacher ❤
You are amazing ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much ma'am ❤
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome.
Mam do more videos with linking words for different uses thank you.
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video suggestion.
❤❤❤❤ nice
Nice😊
Hi! Do we need a comma before "as opposed to" when we use it in the middle of the sentence? I saw in the Cambridge dictionary that a comma is necessary.
@Speakconfidentenglish
Ай бұрын
Good question. If the words 'as opposed to' and the information provided with those words are not essential to the sentence, then yes, when need commas. However, if all the words are essential for a complete sentence, then we do not. I hope this helps.
@SM-kz8fn
Ай бұрын
@@Speakconfidentenglish Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it.
Could you make some more videos on tenses please. How to use it . Thanks in advance
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the request. Are there specific verb tenses you'd like to see a lesson on?
I prefer to be apart of solution As appose to be apart of problem
Annemarie, would it be possible to prepare material on employee evaluation? A question about teamwork is often asked during periodic employee evaluations. This is not an easy topic. It's not just cooperation, there are vertical activities (army, office) or horizontal activities (brainstorming in a corporation). It's hard to describe specific examples: how? When? „Just discuss situations in English”. And another trap question - professional ethics.
Happy Thanksgiving ❤❤❤❤
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
@thilakasirispathiranage9981
6 ай бұрын
The company focuses on profit. It is fine, on the other hand unforeseen conflict staggering in society. The government pays the price .😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Honestly, I was disappointed. The movie was not as good as I thought it would be. I expected it to be more action-packed and engaging than it was.
I want to have the text of this audios !!! Please your help !!! So, I can practice in writing and speaking
@Speakconfidentenglish
6 ай бұрын
You can get all my lesson transcripts on my website, www.speakconfidentenglish.com/linking-words-of-contrast/
As opposed to my husband, I don’t like eating fish.
Honestly, I was disappointed. The movie was *not* good *as* I thought it would be, I expected it to be *less* action-packed and engaging *than* it was.
@Speakconfidentenglish
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your practice.