Name: Transition Words: Effective Way to Connect Ideas in Writing.
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Created byYanina Tsupa

Last updated 12/2018

English

What you'll learn

Students will be able to identify 9 categories of discourse connectors and the peculiarities of their use.
Students will be able to practice using discourse connectors in sentences and paragraphs.
Students will be able to gain confidence in using a variety of discourse connectors and express a variety of meanings in writing.
Students will be able to improve coherence of their writing.

Course content

5 sections • 29 lectures • 57m total length

Introduction1:49
In this lecture, students will receive an overview of the course and get motivated to start.
How well do you know transitions?

What are transition words and phrases?1:55
In this lecture, you will get a quick overview of familiar types of transitions.
Transitions of ORDER (lecture + practice).0:09
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of ORDER.
Familiar Types of Transitions Part#1.13:02
In this Lecture, you will learn about 3 categories of familiar transitions: Order, Summary, Addition.
Transitions of SUMMARY (lecture + practice).0:09
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of SUMMARY.
Transitions of ADDITION (lecture + practice).0:09
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of ADDITION.
Familiar Types of Transitions Part#2.6:31
In this Lecture, you will learn about familiar types of transitions: Example and Restatement, Result.
Transitions of EXAMPLE and RESTATEMENT (lecture + practice).0:10
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of EXAMPLE and RESTATEMENT.
Transitions of RESULT (lecture + practice).0:09
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of RESULT.
Well done!0:52
In this lecture, students will get motivated and receive acknowledgment of their first success.

Uncommon types of transitions.1:26
In this lecture, you will get a quick peek into uncommon categories of transitions.
Uncommon Types of Transitions Part#1.10:23
In this Lecture, you will learn about transitions of Concession and Contrast.
Transitions of CONCESSION (lecture + practice).0:09
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of CONCESSION.
Transitions of CONTRAST (lecture + practice).0:09
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of CONTRAST.
Uncommon Types of Transitions Part#2.7:23
In this Lecture, you will learn about transitions of Cognitive Stance and Sudden Topic Shift.
Transitions of COGNITIVE STANCE (lecture + practice).0:10
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of COGNITIVE STANCE.
Transitions of SUDDEN TOPIC SHIFT (lecture + practice).0:10
In this lecture, you will learn about and practice transitions of SUDDEN TOPIC SHIFT.
Great progress!0:56
In this lecture, you get a piece of advice and get motivated to continue making your writing better.

Mix them up.1:07
In this lecture, you will learn why practice of transitions in a larger context can dramatically improve your writing.
Practice in a larger context #1 Traveling.0:11
In this lecture, you will practice using a variety of transitions in a larger context.
Practice in a larger context #2 Yoga.0:11
In this lecture, you will practice using a variety of transitions in a larger context.
Practice in a larger context #3 Reading.0:12
In this lecture, you will practice using a variety of transitions in a larger context.
Practice in a larger context #4 Interview.0:12
In this lecture, you will practice using a variety of transitions in a larger context.
Job well done!0:51
In this lecture students will receive words of encouragement and get motivated to continue.

You made it!0:22
In this lecture, you will get an overview of the last section and receive a parting piece of guidance from the teacher.
Let's recap.5:14
In this lecture, you will recap the learned concepts.
What's next?2:42
In this lecture, the teacher will share some tips on how to improve your writing further, beyond the classroom.
Bonus material.0:07
Students will download a bonus material worksheet - a chart of all the discourse connectors and their functions.
Well done!0:40
In this lecture, teacher will give a final piece of advice.

Requirements

Higher intermediate level of English.
Desire to improve writing and attention to details.
Access to a printer to get the benefit of the downloadable PDF worksheets.

Description

Hello! ** Hola! ** 你好! ** Здравствуйте! ** Merhaba! ** Ciao!

Transition Words: Effective Way to Connect Ideas in Writing is an academic English course developed by me, Yanina. You will learn about 9 categories of transitions and peculiarities of their use in a variety of contexts. You will become confident identifying appropriate meaning that a transition word needs to express and make the right choices to complete the ideas.

If you want your writing to be a) more coherent, b) organized, c) readable and clear for your audience, this course is for you.

Don't be intimidated by writing in English! My step-by-step, easy to follow structure of lecturing will give confidence you need in academic writing.

This course includes:

lectures for important concepts
step-by-step guides for learning
clear explanation of transition words and phrases with examples
over 20 pages of downloadable PDF practice worksheets
over 30 pages of downloadable PDF lectures and reference materials
professional guidance from me as a teacher and a learner of the English Language
future updates - this course will continue to grow and develop

Section 2 and 3 focuses on 9 categories of transition words and phrases with detailed lectures, examples, and practice so that you can master each concept and be able to replicate the use of transitions in your sentences.

Section 4 dives into a comprehensive practice in a larger context (paragraphs).

All the valuable PDF materials are yours to keep!

If you want to write with more coherence, structure, and build your confidence in English academic writing, this course can help you achieve your goal of bringing your English to the next level.

This course is also perfect for anyone taking a college level writing course for English language learners.

Who this course is for:

English Language Learners at a high intermediate level of English.
Anybody who is learning English Writing and wants to improve coherence.
Students who learn English at the college level and prepare for an exam.

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Course content

Welcome to the course!1 lecture • 2min

5 categories of transitions (common).9 lectures • 23min

4 categories of transitions (uncommon).8 lectures • 21min

Practice of transition words and phrases in a larger context.6 lectures • 3min

Transitions are behind your belt!5 lectures • 9min

Requirements

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