Basic vs Advanced Connectors in English

Connectors are essential for clear communication in English. They help your ideas flow smoothly and show relationships between actions, time, and results. However, many learners rely too heavily on basic connectors like before, after, then, and finally, which can make speech and writing sound repetitive or overly simple.

This video shows how to replace common basic connectors with more advanced alternatives. You’ll learn how before becomes prior to, after becomes following, then becomes afterwards, finally becomes ultimately, and soon becomes shortly. These upgraded connectors are especially useful in professional, academic, and business English.

Using advanced connectors helps you sound more confident and precise. They are commonly used in emails, presentations, reports, and formal conversations. Even small changes like these can immediately raise your English level and improve how others perceive your communication skills.

This lesson is ideal for B1 to C1 learners who want to move beyond basic English and speak more naturally and professionally. By practicing these connector upgrades, you’ll improve sentence structure, fluency, and clarity. Mastering advanced connectors will help you express ideas more logically and make your English sound polished and well-organized.