Vocabulary: Some Useful Connecting Words

Introductory Words

These words are used to start a sentence or a new thought. They include также (also), кстати (by the way), во-первых (firstly), and ** поэтому** (thus).

Contrast Words

These words help to express a contrast or contradiction. Examples are наоборот (on the contrary), впрочем (however), тем не менее (nevertheless), and в то же время (at the same time).

Conclusion Words

These words signal an end to a line of thought or a summary. They include в-третьих (thirdly), следовательно (consequently), and в заключение (in conclusion).

Logic Words

These words serve to structure discourse and mark logical relations between sentences or parts of sentences. Examples include если (if), то (then), потому что (because), and действительно (indeed).

Expanding Idea Words

These words introduce a further thought or expand the previously introduced idea. Examples are и (and), так что (so), то есть (that is), and кроме того (besides).

Comparison Words

These words aid in comparison between different entities or ideas. Words include такой как (such as), по сравнению с (compared to), and как (as).

Remember to use these words often in your practice to truly commit them to memory. Use them in your sentences to connect thoughts in a logical way and to enrich your vocabulary. Practice writing in different contexts to become more confident and precise in using these words.