Formal Linking Phrases

This video teaches English learners how to upgrade basic linking words into more formal, professional alternatives. Many learners rely heavily on simple connectors like because or for example, which can sound repetitive or informal in professional settings. This lesson compares common basic linking phrases with their advanced equivalents, helping learners express ideas more clearly and logically. You will learn how because becomes as, that’s why becomes therefore, and for example becomes for instance. The video also explains how to share opinions more professionally by using from my perspective instead of in my opinion. Finally, it shows how anyway can be replaced with in any case for a more formal tone. These linking phrases are essential for presentations, emails, reports, and discussions at work or in academic contexts. Designed for adult English learners, this lesson improves fluency, clarity, and confidence when connecting ideas. By mastering formal linking phrases, you can sound more polished, structured, and professional in both spoken and written English.