Model paragraph
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This unit uses a personally relevant descriptive task instead of the note-taking task in the coursebook. All other lesson activities continue as normal.
Find the linking words
Read the model. Click every and, but and because, then check.
I study international relations at university, and I find it really interesting. This year I am in the prep class, and I study English every day. It is challenging, but I am making good progress. English is important for me because I want to work in an international organisation one day. I also want to travel and meet people from all over the world. My vocabulary is getting better, but I need to practise writing more.
Label each linking word
Choose A (addition), C (contrast) or R (reason).
and (addition), but (contrast), because (reason). All three are used correctly in connected, flowing text. Use a comma before and / but when they join two sentences; no comma before because.
Extra practice
Build the skilland, but, or because?
Choose and, but, or because. and = more information · but = something different · because = reason (why)
Assignment A
Minimum 50 wordsWrite a short paragraph about what you study this year, what you find easy or difficult, and why English is important for your future. Use and, but, and because at least once each.
Minimum 50 words.
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Assignment B
Minimum 50 wordsWrite a short paragraph of advice for a new student at your university. Tell them what subjects are difficult, what is helpful, and why they need to study English. Use and, but, and because.
Minimum 50 words.
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