Connectors — From fragmentation to fluidity
Connectors are the "hinges" that join your ideas and make your English sound natural and fluent.
Compara estos textos:
Without connectors (fragmented):
I wanted to go out. It was raining. I stayed home. I watched a movie. It was good.
With connectors (fluid):
I wanted to go out, but it was raining, so I stayed home. Instead, I watched a movie, and it was really good.
Connector Categories
➕ Addition
| Conector | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| and | Unir ideas similares | I like tea and coffee. |
| also | Add information | She also speaks French. |
| moreover | Formal, add emphasis | Moreover, the price is very reasonable. |
| in addition | Formal | In addition, we offer free shipping. |
🔄 Contraste
| Conector | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| but | Contraste simple | I'm tired, but I'll keep working. |
| however | Formal, contraste fuerte | However, not everyone agrees. |
| although | Despite | Although it was cold, we went outside. |
| despite | Despite (+ noun/-ing) | Despite the rain, we had fun. |
🔍 Causa
| Conector | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| because | Porque | I stayed home because I was sick. |
| since | since (formal) | Since you're here, let's start. |
| due to | Debido a (+ noun) | Due to the weather, the event was canceled. |
➡️ Resultado
| Conector | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| so | So | It was raining, so I took an umbrella. |
| therefore | Therefore (formal) | Therefore, we need to change our plan. |
| as a result | As a result | As a result, sales increased. |
🔢 Secuencia
| Conector | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| first | Primero | First, preheat the oven. |
| then / next | Luego | Then, add the ingredients. |
| after that | Thereafter | After that, mix everything. |
| finally | Finalmente | Finally, bake for 30 minutes. |
💡 Tip: Using advanced connectors like however, moreover and therefore makes your English sound more sophisticated and professional.