Writing

Guide to Transition Words and Sentence Samples

Conjunction Words: however, therefore, consequently, because, due to, otherwise, etc....

How to use transition words and conjunctions - Violet Level lessons with lots of examples, audio and videos.

Transitions Words

University of Ottawa - Transition Words

*NEW* Transitional Phrases drag and drop game 

Transitions -  in addition, furthermore, moreover, another....

  

Transitions -  though, although, even though, despite and in spite of

Transition Words Quiz 
Transition Words - What do they do?  - Quiz
List of transition words to print out
 

Choose the correct transition exercises:
Exercise 1 * Exercise 2 * Exercise 3 * Exercise 4 * Exercise 5 * Exercise 6 * Exercise 7 * Exercise 8


Level of Formality

Formal, Semi-Formal, and Informal English - explains when to use the three different levels of formality in English, with examples.

How to write a topic sentence


How to write basic sentences & paragraphs


The Topic Sentence Activity 1, Activity 2, Activity 3, Activity 4, Activity 5, Activity 6

Paragraph Writing

The Elements of a Paragraph Activity 1, Activity 2, Activity 3

Business Letters

How to use tone in your writing

Business Letters: Introduction Activity 1, Activity 2, Activity 3, Activity 4
ESL Business Writing VIDEO - Business Writing Tune up
Common Phrases for Letter Writing Good tips for IELTS. Try the quiz at the end.

Summarizing

How to Write a Summary - Video

Reports

Workplace Reports - Introduction
Activity 1
Activity 2

An Informal Report
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3

An Informal Workplace Report - Listening
 Activity 1, Activity 2, Activity 3

Workplace Reports
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Activity 6

Fixing Comma Splices


Online Collocation Dictionary
This dictionary helps you find words that commonly go together for more natural-sounding English. 



Letter Writing - Sample Letters