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Справочник по написанию научных работ, частных и деловых писем

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Letter Writing (test)

Word List on Comments

Stating your Opinion
: It seems to me that ...; In my opinion, ...; I am of the opinion that .../ I take the view that ..; My personal view is that ...; In my experience ...; As far as I understand / can see, ...; As I see it, ... / From my point of view ...; As far as I know ... / From what I know ...; I might be wrong but ...; If I am not mistaken ...; I believe one can (safely) say ...; It is claimed that ...; I must admit that ...; I cannot deny that ...; I can imagine that ...; I think/believe/suppose ...; Personally, I think ...; That is why I think ...; I am sure/certain/convinced that ...; I am not sure/certain, but ...; I am not sure, because I don't know the situation exactly.; I am not convinced that ...; I have read that ...; I am of mixed opinions (about / on) ...; I am of mixed opinions about / on this.; I have no opinion in this matter.
Outlining Facts
: The fact is that; The (main) point is that ...; This proves that ...; What it comes down to is that ...; It is obvious that ...; It is certain that ...; One can say that ...; It is clear that ...; There is no doubt that ...

Useful Linking Words

Linking Arguments

First of all, I think ...: Not only that, but I also think that ...; Not only are they ..., they are also ...; They are not ..., nor are they ...; There are various/several/many reasons for this.; First, ... / Firstly, ...; Second, ... / Secondly, ...; Moreover, ... / Furthermore, ... / In addition, ...; Another significant point is that ...; Finally, ...; On the one hand, ... On the other hand, ...; In contrast to this is ...; Because of ...; That is why ...; After all, ...; The reason is that ...; In that respect ...; The result of this is that ...; Another aspect/point is that ...; It is because ...; Although it is true that ... it would be wrong to claim that ...; That may sometimes be true, but ...; One could argue that ..., but ...
Providing Examples

Take for example (the case of) ...: Look at ...; For instance ... / For example ...; Let me give you an example.
Additions and Conclusion
: Most probably ...; It appears to be ...; It is important to mention that...; As I already indicated ...; In other words, ...; I am most concerned about ...; I should like to repeat once again that ...; I should like to emphasise that ...; I would (just) like to add ...; So all in all I believe that...; (In) summing up it can be said that ...; Weighing the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that ...; Assessment of Letters and Reports

Transitions - in addition, moreover, furthermore, another

http://www.engvid.com One of the most important tools for creating good flow in writing is the transition. Transitions are the bridges that allow a reader to move from one idea to the next without getting lost in the language. In this writing lesson, we'll look specifically at transitions to join similar, supporting ideas. I'll teach you how to use 'in addition', 'furthermore', 'moreover', 'another', and more.

Take a quiz on this lesson here: http://www.engvid.com/writing-transit...

Vocabulary - though, although, even though, despite, in spite of

Test yourself afterwards with the quiz: http://www.engvid.com/vocabulary-though/

THEREFORE, THUS, CONSEQUENTLY

http://www.engvid.com Learn how to use "therefore" and "thus" to show you have reached a conclusion. These transitions will improve your writing by helping you link ideas. In this lesson, we will look at transitions of conclusion and consequence to help ideas flow and improve our writing styles. I'll also teach you how you can use words like "so", "then", "hence", and "as a result" for the same purpose.

Watch the lesson, then take the quiz: http://www.engvid.com/writing-transit...