Essay Linking Words

List points

Firstly, to begin/start with, in the first place, finally, last but not least

Add more points

In addition to this, furthermore, moreover, what is more, also, apart from this, besides, another point worth mentioning is

Give an example

For example, such as, particularly, especially, take for instance

Emphasise

In fact, as a matter of fact

Express contrast

Although, in spite of, despite, however, but

Express cause / reason

Because (of), as, since, due to, owing to

Express result / consequence

Therefore, in this case, for this reason, consequently, as a result

Sum up

In conclusion, to sum up, all in all, on the whole, taking everything into account

Give your opinion

In my opinion / view, personally, I believe, the way I see it, from my point of view, I am in favour of, my belief is that